A bright red color, the 2019 Areni is perfumed, floral, and red-fruited with a lot of lift and purity. Raised without the use of oak, it offers notes of cranberry cocktail, grenadine, rosy perfume, and delicate white pepper spice. It’s medium-bodied and juicy, with qualities akin to Pinot Noir in its structure and savory elements. Drink 2025-2035.
93 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)