Zorah Heritage Sireni 2019 santa-barbara-county The Champagne Taittinger Prélude ‘Grands

The Champagne Taittinger Prélude ‘Grands Crus’ is a wonderfully seductive cuvée made solely from fruit grown in Grand Cru classified vineyards

Despite its youthfulness

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Spring weather was consistent with long term averages and budburst occurred on track in early September

Its expressive and inviting nose beckons with a medley of ripe red and black fruits

Zorah Heritage Sireni 2019 santa-barbara-county The Champagne Taittinger Prélude ‘GrandsThe bunches are compact with very dark berries. It is resistant to summer drought but sensitive to cold winter temperatures. Ararati on the other hand, which takes its name from Armenias sacred Mountain Ararat, is an indigenous white grape variety and grows well in the highlands of Vayotz Dzor. It has large juicy greenish, yellow berries. It is late ripening and resistant to disease. Ararati has been largely ignored by locals and to this date no wines