Zorah Voski 2021
Zorah has 15 hectares of vineyards, surrounded by mountains, at 1,400 metres above sea level and only a little over a kilometre from a 6,100 year old winery. The vineyards are situated in the small rural village of Rind, in the heart of Vayotz Dzor. Long dry summers with plenty of sunlight and high daytime temperatures that contrast with cool nights encourage a lengthy growing season. The phylloxera-free soils are rocky and rich in limestone, helping maintain moisture for the vines during the intense summer heat. These conditions enable the ancient native varieties, Voskèak and Garandmak, to reach their full potential. Upon arrival at the winery, the hand-picked grapes were destemmed and crushed before fermentation took place in large temperature controlled concrete tanks with no epoxy resin lining and using only natural yeast. The wine was then aged in rough concrete tanks for 11 months and a further six months in bottle prior to release. This wine has generous aromas of pear, peach and apricot, with subtle nutty hints. It has a rich texture and a beautiful freshness on the palate, supported by a soft minerality.
