Keush, Origins

Grape Varietal: Voskehat 60% / Khatouni 40%

Dosage: 4 g/l - Extra Brut

Location: Vayots Dzor, Armenia

Quick Facts:

• The grapes for this wine are sun-ripened at a high elevation, retaining sunny notes of peach, apple, citrus and hints of toasty yeast.
• On the tongue, Origins is fresh and dry, a touch creamy and has a beautiful lightly spiced finish with hints of almonds and nutmeg.
• With ample acidity and strong minerality, the winemaker, Vahe, recommends Origins as an aperitif or an accompaniment to stuffed grape leaves, cured meats, river fish, or fried or roasted chicken.
• Vahe will be featured in a documentary on Somm TV in late 2023. 

Vahe Keushguerian started Keush to showcase Armenia’s 6000 year old viticultural heritage. Keush’s grapes come from the village of Khachik (pop. 900) and are farmed sustainably. At 1750 meters, these are among the highest elevation vines in the northern hemisphere, and among the highest in the world to produce Champagne Method bubbly. Keush embodies an Armenian wine loving spirit and highlights the possibilities of winemaking in Armenia.