 Armenian wine is mostly made from local varietals, such as Areni, Lalvari, Kakhet, etc., though some wineries mix in better known European varietals such as Chardonnay and Cabernet.Winemaking took a downward plunge in the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, but is undergoing a revival, with the addition of world-class labels such as "Zorah Wines".A yearly "wine festival", held in Areni, is popular with the locals and features wines from official wineries as well as homemade hooch of varying quality.