Ingredient appreciation — what makes Dolma special

What sets Dolma apart is the handling of tarragon. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly tangy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. The a family khorovats barbecue Sunday atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had madzoon tan yoghurt drink as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Dolma is the place to start.