Category Archives: Lebanon

Discover New Grapes: A Global Wine Adventure

Posted on November 7, 2025 by winellama

Recently I had the opportunity to introduce 20 lovely people to 9 different grapes from 5 different countries, in 3 different sparkling wines, and 2 still ones. I am not a fan of boring wines, nor of showing people what … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, British Columbia, Cava, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Lambrusco, Lebanon, Macabeu, Macabeu/Viura, OTHER, Parellada, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain, Sparkling Wine, WHITE, Xarel-lo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Musar Jeune, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2011, 14% abv, C$23

Posted on November 17, 2015 by winellama

The Chateau Musar vines that were planted in the 1930s by Gaston Hochar, and are today maintained by his family, have been through more than their fair share of challenges. After all, when you’re trying to make wine in what … Continue reading →

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Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 1996, 13% abv.

Posted on March 16, 2015 by winellama

To say Lebanese wines are some of the oldest in the world isn’t a stretch – there are production records dating back to the 8th century BC. When Gaston Hochar decided to reinvigorate the fine wine industry and increase the quality … Continue reading →

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