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 Did you know that there are villages in Armenia today, where, during burial ceremonies, wine is poured over the graves of the deceased? Vahan Zanoyan, author of WAKING NOAH’S VINES, has seen this practice personally, and according to archeologist Boris Gasparyan, it is an ancient one that dates back to Urartu, the civilization that preceded Armenia.
Fascinating, right? Decode even more secrets of Armenian wine with us and Vahan on our wine tasting and book signing tour! We’re coming to:
Can't make it to one of our events? Learn about the connection between wine and the ethnogenesis of the Armenian people by reading WAKING NOAH’S VINES. All royalties from the book’s sales are going to support our WineCubes of Armenia project, helping rural winemakers create sustainable incomes.
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