The Manti I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Manti and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the subtly tangy was right, madzoon yoghurt was handled the way it should be.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. Growing up it was always a traditional home holiday table, which shaped my reference point entirely. Armenian brandy alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.