{"product_id":"zorah-2021-yeraz-vayots-dzor-armenia-red-wine","title":"Zorah 2021 Yeraz Vayots Dzor Armenia Red Wine","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1chxfa3\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"838\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZorah 2021 Yeraz – Vayots Dzor, Armenia\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eBack in Stock After a Long Absence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eOne of Armenia's most sought-after wines has finally returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eZorah 2021 Yeraz\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breathtaking expression of ancient Armenian viticulture and one of the world's most distinctive red wines. Named \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\"Yeraz,\" meaning \"Dream\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in Armenian, this remarkable wine represents the dream of reviving one of humanity's oldest winemaking civilizations while crafting a world-class wine that faithfully reflects its extraordinary origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eProduced by the pioneering team at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eZorah Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, Yeraz comes from tiny, high-altitude vineyards surrounding the village of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eRind\u003c\/strong\u003e in Armenia's renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eVayots Dzor\u003c\/strong\u003e region. Here, ancient bush-trained \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eAreni Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e vines—many well over a century old—grow at an astonishing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e1,600 meters (5,250 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e above sea level in one of the highest commercial wine regions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eThese ungrafted vineyards, planted in volcanic, limestone, and sedimentary soils untouched by phylloxera, produce grapes of exceptional purity, freshness, and mineral character. Every vineyard is harvested entirely by hand and farmed using natural, sustainable practices that honor Armenia's six-millennia-old winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wt7sls\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eSix Thousand Years of History in Every Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eArmenia is widely recognized as the birthplace of winemaking. The world's oldest known winery—dating back more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e6,100 years\u003c\/strong\u003e—was discovered in the Areni Cave, only a few miles from the vineyards that produce Zorah Yeraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eThis extraordinary historical connection is more than symbolism. It is reflected in every aspect of the wine's production, from indigenous grape varieties and native yeast fermentation to aging in traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003ekarasi\u003c\/strong\u003e (large clay amphorae), the same vessels Armenians have used for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eYeraz is not merely inspired by history—it is history brought vividly into the modern glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z9ukiw\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eAncient Vine Field Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eUnlike wines made from cloned vineyards, Yeraz is produced from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003enatural field blend of ancient Areni Noir selections\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing numerous naturally evolved strains that have survived for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eEach vine contributes its own personality, creating a tapestry of flavors that simply cannot be replicated through modern viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eThis diversity gives Yeraz remarkable aromatic complexity, elegance, and depth while preserving the authentic character of Armenia's indigenous grape heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ly5eev\" data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eThe grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation using only indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled concrete tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eThe wine then matures for nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e24 months in traditional Armenian clay amphorae (karasi)\u003c\/strong\u003e of varying sizes, some buried underground and sealed with natural wax. Short maturation in large, untoasted oak foudres gently softens the tannins while preserving the wine's purity and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eFollowing its amphora aging, Yeraz spends an additional \u003cstrong data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003e12 months in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3892\"\u003eThe wine is bottled with only minimal filtration to preserve its texture, energy, and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\" data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4137\"\u003eDeep ruby with brilliant clarity, the bouquet is remarkably refined and expressive, opening with aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003ecrushed raspberry, wild cherry, rose petals, cedar, forest floor, black tea, dried herbs, and volcanic 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