Molana
Rasheh Dry Red
Armenia
One of the rarest wines in the world, in that it is the first wine made from grapes sourced from Iran, since the moratorium on alcohol imposed by the Islamic regime after the 1979 revolution. Made from the Rasheh varietal, it’s surprisinglingy good, and of course was a big hit with my Persian in-laws. Watch Somm: Cup of Salvation (2023) for the whole story.
One of the rarest wines in the world, in that it is the first wine made from grapes sourced from Iran, since the moratorium on alcohol imposed by the Islamic regime after the 1979 revolution. Made from the Rasheh varietal, it’s surprisinglingy good, and of course was a big hit with my Persian in-laws. Watch Somm: Cup of Salvation (2023) for the whole story.
Dec 25th, 2025
Big bright blue fruit, great structure. Really fun stuff.
Big bright blue fruit, great structure. Really fun stuff.
May 3rd, 2024Fascinating blue black fruits balanced acid and tannin. Kinda like a Bobal crossed with a Syrah.
Fascinating blue black fruits balanced acid and tannin. Kinda like a Bobal crossed with a Syrah.
Apr 5th, 2024
How to quantify the wine I have maybe been the most excited to try since my first (and only) DRC. Made with grapes from Iran, that makes it one of the rarest wines around. I came in both excited but also trepidatious. I was bowled over by the fact that this is both delicious and totally unique. I find it energetic af, ripe but with generous acid and tea, dust, and earth. Literally I can’t think of a grape to liken it to though. Ending slightly floral with an accent of cardamom. It must be experienced to be believed.
How to quantify the wine I have maybe been the most excited to try since my first (and only) DRC. Made with grapes from Iran, that makes it one of the rarest wines around. I came in both excited but also trepidatious. I was bowled over by the fact that this is both delicious and totally unique. I find it energetic af, ripe but with generous acid and tea, dust, and earth. Literally I can’t think of a grape to liken it to though. Ending slightly floral with an accent of cardamom. It must be experienced to be believed.
Mar 28th, 2024
