Domaine Wardy
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A soft gluten-free charcoal-filtered Vodka made from distilled sugar cane molasses. On the nose hints of vanilla, toffee and hazelnut accompanied by subtle floral notes. The palate is clean and smooth with a creamy texture and long finish.
Alcohol: 40% alc./vol.
$25.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2015
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Syrah (40%) & Merlot (15%)
Vineyards: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Clay, silt and gravel
Harvest dates: 28 August & 04, 17 September 2015
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 15 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 18 months
Bottling dates: 31 July & 01 August 2019
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.49, RS 0g/l
Alcohol content: 15%
Notes: A well-structured wine with soft, well integrated tannins and a long finish. The earthiness of beetroot acts as the perfect foil to the lusciousness of black cherries... smokey cedar, blackcurrant, mint, vanilla… A very sensual drop.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2020- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Trophy, Best Wine in the Competition - Lebanon.
2020- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Grand Gold Medal.
2020- London Wine Competition, UK: Silver Medal.
2020- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, USA: Silver Medal.
2021- Mundus Vini, Germany: Gold Medal.
2021- Vinarium, Bucharest, Romania: Gold Medal.
2021- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Gold Medal.
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$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2018
Composition: Viognier (100%)
Vineyards: Deir El Ahmar
Soil: Limestone
Harvest date: 8 Aug. 2018
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 10 months
Bottling date: 20 December 2019
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.16, RS 0.4 g/l
Alcohol content: 13% alc.
Notes: Our 1st single-varietal Viognier is a delicately fragrant wine… mandarine and apricot, honeysuckle and rose, with hints of white pepper, bay leaf and toffee. On the palate bitter orange and mango dominate with a beautiful touch of bitterness at the end. Medium body and finish.
Label: Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2021- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Gold Medal.
2021- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, USA: Silver Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
2023- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
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$28.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2017
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 26 August 2017
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type and maturation: French oak barrels for 5 months
Bottling date: 8 March 2018
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.63, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Notes: An elegantly full-bodied Chardonnay with an aromatic profile of lemon peel, pineapple and rosemary. The judicious use of oak enriches the palate with hints of coconut, hazelnut and sweet spices. A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2019- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 91/100 Gold Medal.
2019- Asian Wine Review: 87/100, Bronze Medal.
$17.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2015
Composition: Merlot (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle & Dhour Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 4 & 19 September 2015
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 18 days
Oak type and maturation: French oak barrels for 24 months
Bottling date: 12 July 2018
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.82, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Notes: A beautifully full-bodied Merlot aged in French oak barrels for 24 months with a profile of soft pomegranate, cherry and plum, balanced by the sharpness of pine, thyme and rosemary and finished with the richness of dark chocolate, tobacco and mocha. Soft integrated tannins and a long finish.
Label: Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2019‐ Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 90/100 Gold Medal.
2019‐ AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
2020- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Silver Medal.
2020- London Wine Competition, UK: Silver Medal.
$34.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2013
Composition: Viognier (55%) & Muscat (45%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 4 & 7 September 2013
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 16 months
Bottling date: 19 June 2015
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.48, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14%
Notes: A buttery full-bodied white wine with an aromatic profile of dried apricot, hazelnut, citrus fruit and brioche. The perfect accompaniment to a cheese plater. Long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2015- James Suckling: 90/100.
$20.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2016
Composition: Obeidi (100%)
Vineyard: Several old vineyards on the slopes surrounding the City of Zahle (Wadi El Arayesh)
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Elevation: 1,200m
Exposure: East
Training System: Pergola
Average age of Vines: 35 years
Irrigation: No
Vine density: 2000 vines per hectare
Harvest Method: Handpicked
Harvest Date: 29 September 2016
Yield: 27 HL per hectare
Yeast: Ambient
Fermentation Vessel: Stainless steel and Concrete tanks
Fermentation: 12 days
Maximum Fermentation Temperature: 22 C
Malolactic Fermentation: No
Lees Aging: No
Barrel Aging: 15 months in French oak barrels
Finning: Vegan
Filtration: Light filtration
Closure: Cork
Bottling Date: 29 January 2019
Technical Data: pH 3.35, RS 0.5 g/l
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: A full-bodied delicately fragrant dry white wine made from Obeidi, a native grape variety of Lebanon, sourced from several old vineyards in the Zahle region. Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, it offers a floral / resiny aromatic profile of lavender, orange blossom, anise & mastic accompanying the fruity / nutty flavors of quince, white peach, orange peel, pomelo, marzipan & hazelnut. Long lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Goes particularly well with Moghrabieh or any dish with soft warm spices.
Label: Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2019- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: International Indigenous Grape Varieties Trophy. "A great wine with a difference".
2019- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 96/100 Gold Medal. "A great wine with a difference".
2019- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Silver Medal.
2019- Los Angeles International Wine Awards, USA: Silver Medal.
2019- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of Approval.
2020- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, USA: Silver Medal.
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Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2020
Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 4 - 9 Aug 2020
Harvest method: Handpicked
Fermentation vessel: Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation: 14 days
Maximum fermentation temperature: 22 °C
Fining: Vegan
Filtration: Light filtration
Bottling date: 20 Apr. 2021
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.36, RS 0.1 g/l
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes: What a difference a heatwave makes.
After the relatively cool summer 2019 which produced a fresh citrusy Sauvignon Blanc.
The intense August heatwave just before the 2020 harvest resulted in a Sauvignon Blanc that’s all tropical warmth.
Papaya and guava dominate the nose with hints of pineapple, pomelo, chamomile and honeysuckle.
A beeswax texture coats the palate and gives the wine a rich, luxurious body.
Label: Near Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The lack of wood texture indicates that the wine has not been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, California, USA: 90/100 Gold Medal.
2022- Paris Wine Cup (PWC), Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
2022- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2023- Boston Wine Competition, Boston, MA, USA: Gold Medal.
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Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2008
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (30%) & Syrah (30%)
Vineyard: Zahle, West Beqaa & North Beqaa vineyards
Soil: Slopes gravel & limestone
Harvest date: 13, 21 & 26 Aug. & 3 Sept. 2008
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Bottling date: 4 May 2011
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.77, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Notes: A powerful bouquet of blueberries and black fruits accompanied by savory notes of bay leaves and sun-dried tomatoes as well as leather. On the palate, it is a full-bodied fruity wine with strong tannins and a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2016‐ Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 91/100 Gold Medal.
2019- Challenge International du Vin, France: Gold Medal.
2019‐ Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgium: Gold Medal.
2019‐ AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Gold Medal.
2019‐ International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 91/100 Silver Medal.
2019‐ Asian Wine Review, Hong Kong: 90/100, Silver Medal.
2019‐ Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2019- Los Angeles International Wine Awards, USA: Bronze Medal.
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A superior arak fermented from high quality Obeidi, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes then triple distilled with the finest fresh green aniseeds in double-boiler copper stills then matured in clay amphorae for 3 years before bottling.
Alcohol: 53% alc./vol.
Awards & Honorable Mentions:
2006- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Gold Medal “Best in Class”.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Merlot (100%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 19 Aug 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 16 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 8 months (5-6 years old barrels)
Bottling date: 24 May 2021
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.72, RS 0.3 g/l
Alcohol: 14.6%
Notes: A velvety Merlot with smokey earthy minimality accompanied by strong red fruit character of cherry, plum, cranberry and rhubarb with floral, spicy and chocolaty notes.
Label: Middle-Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
2022- Paris Wine Cup (PWC), Paris, France: Bronze Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2018
Composition: Obeidi (100%)
Vineyards: Several old vineyards on the slopes surrounding the City of Zahle (Wadi El Arayesh)
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Elevation: 1,200m
Exposure: East
Training system: Pergola
Average age of Vines: 35 years
Irrigation: No
Vine density: 2000 vines/hectare
Harvest method: Handpicked
Harvest date: 24 Sep & 8 Oct 2018
Yield: 27 HL/hectare
Yeast: Ambient
Fermentation vessel: Stainless steel and concrete tanks
Fermentation: 12 days
Max fermentation temperature: 22 deg. C
Barrel aging: French oak barrels for 13 months
Finning: Vegan
Filtration: Light filtration
Closure: Cork
Bottling date: 18 Aug 20
Technical Data: pH 3.38, RS 0.1 g/l
Alcohol: 12%
Notes: A delicately fragrant wine, aged in French oak barrels for 13 months, it offers aromas of quince, white plum, marzipan, orange peel, orange blossom & ginger. The palate introduces fresh hints of citrus with a waxy body & long finish.
Food Pairing: Goes particularly well with Moghrabieh or any dish with soft warm spices.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2023- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: 90/100 Gold Medal.
2023- Frankfurt International Trophy: Silver Medal.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2020
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle & Niha
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 19, 25 Aug 2020
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type and maturation: French oak barrels for 6 months.
Bottling date: 23 July 2021
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.61, RS 0.3 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: A rich, full-bodied Chardonnay dominated by tropical fruit aromas (pineapple & papaya) as well as yellow apple & lemon. The discreet use of oak barrels introduces delicate whispers of cinnamon, cardamom & hazelnut. Beautiful long finish..
Label: Near Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety and the wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2023- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Gold Medal.
$52.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Chardonnay (75%), Obeidi (14%) & Muscat de Petit Grain (11%)
Vineyard: Zahle, Dhour Zahle & Niha
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 14 Aug, 2 & 29 Sep 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless Steel
Oak type & maturation: French osk barrels for 10 months
Bottling date: 10 Nov. 2020
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.28, RS 0.2 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5%
Label: Designed by Tarek Atrissi. Cedar tree by Rima Wardy.
Notes: A rich, luscious, full-bodied wine defined by beautiful minerality. Notes of green fruits (guava, apple, pear), lemon and honey with whispers of bay leaf, sage and lavender.
Long lingering finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022 - Hady Hydamous, Wine Blogger and Author, Lebanon: Best Wine of 2022.
2022- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: 94/100, Gold Medal.
2022- Frankfurt International Trophy: Gold Medal.
2022- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, California, USA: Silver Medal.
2022- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of Approval.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
$5.00
Verjuice Verjuice is the juice of unripe unfermented green grapes; it offers a delicately sour yet fruity flavor. A gentler less acidic alternative to lemon juice or vinegar.
Nutrition facts:
Serving size: 100 ml
Calories/serving: 15 kcal
Total fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 3 mg
Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Vit A: 0 mcg
Vit C: 0 mg
Vit D: 0 mg
Calcium: 150 mg
Iron: 0.1 mg
Potassium: 40 mg
Bottling date: Jan 2024
Best before: Aug 2026
Label: Designed by Tarek Atrissi, the main feature is a reimagining of the unoaked blends design which was inspired by vine tendrils and spells "Wardy" in Arabic calligraphy.
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Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Cinsault (50%), Syrah (27%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (23%)
Vineyards: Zahle & North Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 5,12 & 16 Sep 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel & concrete tanks
Skin maceration: 15 days
Fining: Vegan
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: A gentle red wine with an aromatic profile of red & black fruit (cherry, plum, blackberry, strawberry) & green pepper with hints of lavender, eucalyptus & spice.
Label: An award-winning design by Tarek Atrissi, the color-coded central feature is inspired by vine tendrils and spells “Wardy” vertically in Arabic calligraphy.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
$6.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Rose
Vintage: 2022
Composition: Cinsault (76%), Tempranillo (13%) & Sangiovese (11%)
Vineyard: Western Beqaa & Deir El Ahmar
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 2 & 5 Sep 2022
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 2 hours
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 23 Mar. 2023
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.27, RS 1 g/l
Alcohol content: 12%
Notes: A beautifully crisp summery rosé with an aromatic profile of strawberry, cherry, lime, thyme & whispers of white pepper.
Label: The award-winning design by Tarek Atrissi, the colour-coded central feature is inspired by vine tendrils and spells “Wardy” vertically in Arabic calligraphy.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Syrah (100%)
Vineyard: Deir El Ahmar
Soil: Clay
Harvest date: 30 Aug 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 15 days
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 29 Dec 2021
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.46, RS 0.8 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: Our 1st completely unoaked Syrah produces a clean, elegant wine with perfect varietal expression. On the nose black pepper dominates with black fruit & hints of violet. The palate emphasizes the fruitiness. Velvety yet well structured tannins.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety and the lack of the wood texture indicates that the wine has not been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
2022- New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC), USA: Bronze Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2023- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
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Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 1998
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (30%) & Merlot (20%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.4, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 12%
Notes: There’s a glowing softness here. On the nose, leather, truffle and spice mingle with red apple, red currant and dried cranberry. The palate emphasizes the soft fruit character with hints of toffee and tobacco.
Medium body, soft tannins, nice acidity and long finish. A very elegant wine.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2019
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Vineyard: Deir El Ahmar
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 6 Sep 2019
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Fining: Vegan
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 12 months
Bottling date: 31 May 2022
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.71, RS 0 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: Black fruits & green pepper dominate the aromatic profile of this young wine, hints of lemon peel, black pepper & violet add interest & complexity.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety, and the wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, France: Double Gold Medal
2023- Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, Spain: Silver Medal
$15.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2016
Composition: Syrah (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 15 days
Bottled: 19 April 2018
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.85, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: A very elegant Syrah. On the nose black fruits (blackberry, blueberry, sour cherry), oregano and nutmeg. The palate emphasizes the fruity character and introduces hints of toffee and dark chocolate. Gentle prickly tannins add to the seductiveness of this wonderful Syrah.
Awards & honorable mentions:
2019- Asian Wine Review: 91/100, Silver Medal
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2010
Composition: Syrah (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) & Merlot (5%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 20 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 12 months
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.99, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Notes: The fragrant savoury notes of tobacco, black olive and black pepper accompany the black fruit aromas of black currant, blackberry and blueberry with some floral / herbal notes of violet, rosemary and mint. The palate is rich and full with refreshing acidity, well integrated tannins and a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2014- Challenge International du Vin, France: Gold Medal.
2014- China Wine & Spirits Awards, Hong Kong: Bronze Medal.
2021- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 91/100 Silver medal.
$60.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2004
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Cabernet Franc (15%) & Merlot (15%)
Vineyard: West and central Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Closure: Natural cork
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: Released in 2005 to coincide with the Syrian army’s withdrawal from Lebanon this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot offers a lovely warm in-front-of-the-fire autumnal glow with notes of cherry jam, toffee, dates, licorice, orange peel, mushroom and pepper.
10,452 (the area of Lebanon) numbered bottles were made.
$15.00
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Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2015
Composition: Obeidi (100%)
Vineyard: Several old vineyards on the slopes surrounding the City of Zahle (Wadi El Arayesh)
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Training System: Pergola
Harvest Method: Handpicked
Harvest Date: 5 Oct 2015
Fermentation Vessel: Stainless steel and Concrete tanks
Fermentation: 14 days
Barrel Aging: 12 months
Finning: Vegan
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes: A delicately fragrant wine with notes of ginger, orange, quince marmalade, hazelnut and lavender. Medium body and a long finish.
Food Pairing: Goes particularly well with Moghrabieh or any dish with soft warm spices.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2018 – AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of approval.
$41.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2013
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 9 months
Bottled: 18 June 2014
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.48, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 14%
Notes: A remarkably fresh and bright Chardonnay. The nose offers wonderful aromas of lemon, orange, pineapple, peach and thyme. The palate is rich and buttery with a lingering finish.
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2007
Composition: Syrah (38%), Merlot (33%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (29%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Dhour Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 12, 17 & 28 Sept. 2007
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 15 to 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Bottling date: 18 May 2010
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.5, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 15%
Notes: It is the balance between the fruity and savory that makes this wine so fascinating. On the nose black olive, lilac, spices, mint and black fruit. The palate emphasizes the ripe black fruit character with hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a long chocolaty finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2012- Edward Parker Wines Ltd., Derek Smedley MW: 92/100.
2012- Zawaq Lebanese Wine Guide: Zawaq Guide “Selection”.
2014- Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide 2015: 92/100 Gold Medal.
2019- Vinum Magazine, Germany: 18/20.
2019- Mundus Vini, Germany: Silver Medal.
The iconic Lebanese Arak - Gantous & Abou Raad is a perfectly pure spirit, distilled with aniseed to achieve its famously delicious taste.
A longstanding favourite, Gantous & Abou Raad has been Lebanon’s bestselling arak for decades.
Alcohol: 50% alc./vol.
International Awards:
1981‐ Leipzig Fair, Germany: Gold Medal for Spirits of the Highest Quality.
$28.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2015
Composition: Muscat (53%) & Viognier (47%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 2 & 8 September 2015
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 13 months
Bottling date: 23 May 2017
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.69, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14%
Notes: A superbly full-bodied aromatic blend that has been aged in new French oak barrels offering astonishing aromas of lychees, dried apricot, gardenia and hazelnut with a lingering long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2019- Vinum Magazine, Germany: 17.5/20 "Arguably the best white wine currently to be found in Lebanon. A Masterpiece".
2019‐ Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Award, Germany: Gold Medal.
2019‐ Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 93/100 Gold Medal.
2020- Marshmellowwines: 92-93/100.
$15.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2016
Harvest date: 16 & 17 September 2016
Harvest: Handpicked
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Geology: Alluvial and Clay
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Wine composition: Merlot (100%)
Times on skins: 17 days
Bottling date: 18 May 2017
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: ph 3.71, RS < 2 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: A powerful Merlot with a strong aromatic profile of pine and red fruits with hints of tobacco and chocolate.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2018‐ AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of approval.
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Technical Information:
Wine: Semi-Sweet - White Wine
Vintage: 2023
Composition: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (100%)
Vineyards: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 29 Aug 2023
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin contact: 24 hrs
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 23 Oct 2023
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.5, RS 40.3 g/l
Alcohol: 10.5%
Notes: Our first semi-sweet, skin-contact, single-varietal Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is something very special.
Sinfully fragrant, it offers an aromatic profile of pear, cantaloupe, basil, lychees, orange, and orange blossom.
The skin-contact gives the wine a gorgeous golden color and introduces some charming tingling tannins.
The mouth is rich yet fresh with a full body and a lingering finish.
Label: Inspired by Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety and the lack of wood texture indicates that the wine has not been aged in oak barrels. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024 – Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition, Spain: Gold Medal.
2024- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, California, USA: Silver Medal.
$17.50
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2022
Composition: Chardonnay (72%), Obeidi (20%), Muscat à Petits Grains (4%) & Viognier (4%)
Vineyards: Central Beqaa (Dhour Zahle, Messa, Niha)
Soil: Gravel & limestone
Harvest date: 8, 9 Aug 2022 & 8 Oct 2022
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless Steel
Fermentation: 12 days
Oak type & maturation:
48% of this wine is aged in French oak barrels for 7 months
And 12% is aged in new French oak barrels for 7 months
Bottling date: 25 July 2023
Closure: Natural Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.33, RS 0.8 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5%
Label: Designed by Rima Wardy & Tarek Atrissi..
Notes: A beautifully aromatic blend of Chardonnay, Obeidi, Muscat & Viognier. On the nose banana, pineapple & lychee dominate with whispers of lemon & jasmine. The palate emphasizes the tropical fruit character with crisp acidity & a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Gold Medal.
2024- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Gold Medal.
2024- Sommeliers Choice Awards, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Silver Medal.
2024- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2024- Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), London, England: Bronze Medal.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2021
Composition: Cinsault (100%)
Vineyards: Niha, Central Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 27 & 28 Aug 2021
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 12 days
Oak type & maturation: 40% 2nd use French oak barrels for 12 months
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 5 May 2023
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.75, RS 1.8 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: Black pepper & strawberry … a classic combination, and here it is in a sip.
Red fruits dominate the nose (strawberry, cherry, pomegranate) with a strong peppery presence aided by notes of thyme, mint & orange peel.
The palate is fruity & fresh with nice acidity & a strong tannic backbone.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The wood design indicates that the wine has been oaked.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal.
2024- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Silver Medal.
2024- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2024- Sommeliers Choice Awards, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Bronze Medal.
2025- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
$58.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2002
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
Harvest: Handpicked
Closure: Natural cork
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: A beautifully aged Cabernet Sauvignon offering a profile of mixed black fruits with some herbaceous notes, soft spices and hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Soft luxurious tannins and a long finish.
Awards and honorable mentions:
2003- China Wine & Spirit Competition, Shanghai, China: Silver Medal
$31.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2016
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 26 & 28 August 2016
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type and maturation: French oak barrels for 6 months
Bottling date: 21 July 2017
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.63, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Notes: A beautifully balanced full-bodied Chardonnay, the nose offers aromas of lemon, yellow apple, pineapple, papaya and citrus blossom with hints of nutmeg, marzipan and cedar. The palate emphasizes the citrus and honey characters with a wonderful long hazelnuty finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2018‐ Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2018‐ AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
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$6.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2020
Composition: Cinsault (45%), Syrah (33%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (22%)
Vineyards: Central & Western Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 3, 5 & 6 Sep 2020
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 12 days
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 10 Oct 2023
Closure: Cork
RS: 1.3 g/l
Alcohol: 14%
Notes: A fragrant, earthy wine. The nose is dominated by aromas of red & black fruits, eucalyptus & green pepper with spicy & floral notes. The palate is rich yet fresh with beautiful velvety tannins.
Label: An award-winning design by Tarek Atrissi, the color-coded central feature is inspired by vine tendrils and spells “Wardy” vertically in Arabic calligraphy.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024- Frankfurt International Trophy 2024, Germany: Silver Medal.
2025- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
$6.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2023
Composition: Obeidi (31%), Sauvignon Blanc (31%), Viognier (28%) & Chardonnay (10%)
Vineyards: Central & North Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 18, 26 & 28 Aug 2023, 10 Oct 2023
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin contact: 14 hrs. for Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
Bottling date: 14 March 2024
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.7, RS 0.2 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: A vibrant white wine with an aromatic profile dominated by tropical fruits (papaya, pineapple), citrus (grapefruit, pomelo, lime) & peach with beautiful floral notes. The body is full yet fresh and the finish is long.
Label: An award-winning design by Tarek Atrissi, the color-coded central feature is inspired by vine tendrils and spells “Wardy” vertically in Arabic calligraphy.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2024- Mondial des Vins Extrêmes, Italy: Gold Medal.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2022
Composition: Grenache (100%)
Vineyards: North Beqaa
Soil: Clay
Harvest date: 31 Aug 2022
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 14 days
Fining: Vegan
Bottling date: 30 March 2023
Closure: Cork
RS: 1 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: A beautifully aromatic red wine: raspberry, strawberry, cherry, dried oregano, orange peel & a hint of pepper. The palate emphasizes the red fruit character with nice fresh acidity & soft tannins.
Label: Middle Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The lack of the wood design indicates that the wine has not been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Gold Medal.
2024- Mondial des Vins Extrêmes, Italy: Gold Medal.
2024- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 91/100 Silver Medal.
2024- Sommeliers Choice Awards, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Silver Medal.
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$36.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2007
Vineyard: West and central Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Closure: Natural cork
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: A beautiful Syrah with powerful black fruit character (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, black cherry), accompanying aromas of black pepper, violet and tobacco with gentle whispers of thyme and black olive. Beautifully present tannins and a long finish.
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2004
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) & Syrah (40%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Bottling date: 30 Jan. 2007
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.45, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 13%
Notes: A beautifully fragrant wine... Black fruits (blackberry and blackcurrant) and violet dance around with smoky cedar, sweet spices and a touch of leather.
A remarkably elegant wine with a medium body, soft tannins and a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2012- Edward Parker Wines Ltd, Derek Smedley MW: 92/100.
2018- Mundus Vini, Germany: Gold Medal.
2020- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 92/100 Silver Medal.
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Gold Medal.
2022- Catad’Or World Wine Awards, Chile: Gold Medal.
$23.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2017
Composition: Viognier (60%) & Muscat a Petits Grains (40%)
Vineyard: Zahle
Soil: Gravel & limestone
Harvest date: 21 & 28 August 2017
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 12 months
Bottling date: 07 June 2019
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.59, RS 0 g/l
Alcohol content: 14%
Notes: An intoxicatingly fragrant wine. Perfumed floral aromas (honeysuckle, rose and orange blossom) and plush stone fruits (peach, nectarine, and apricot) with a whisper of white pepper and sweet spice. Lusciously full-bodied with a long hazelnutty finish..
Label: Designed by Tarek Atrissi incorporating the mosaic of the Viognier Single-Varietal label.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2022- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: 97/100, Great Gold Medal.
2022- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
2022- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: Bronze Medal.
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Gold Medal.
2023- Boston Wine Competition, Boston, MA, USA: Silver Medal.
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2000
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (30%) & Merlot (20%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Gravel & limestone
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.45, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: After being decanted for several hours, this Chateau les Cedres 2000 showed a delicate profile of dried and jammed fruits: black currant, prunes, dates and red currant coupled with strong spicy notes: black pepper and coriander seeds, with hints of olive and violet.
Awards & honorable mentions:
2001- Vinandino, Mendoza, Argentina: Silver Medal
2002- Intervin International, Toronto, Canada: Gold Medal
2002-Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 1999
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (30%) & Merlot (20%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: 50% new French oak barrels for 18 months
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.43, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 13%
Notes: Remarkably aromatic red wine with strong floral and musky notes. The primary and secondary aromas of black fruit and smoky cedar are still present intermingled with wonderful tertiary notes of leather, toffee, coffee and black olive. Medium body, soft tannins and long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2001- Challenge Internationale du Vin, France : Bronze Medal
$3.20
Altere Gin is a harmonious blend of botanicals, including juniper berries, citrus peel, aniseed, fennel seeds, licorice, cinnamon, rose, and lavender. The result is a well-balanced gin with a distinctive character, perfect for refined cocktails or savoring on its own. Discover a timeless blend of tradition and innovation with Altere Gin.
Alcohol: 40% alc./vol.
$15.00
Technical Information:
Wine: Semi-Sweet - White Wine
Vintage: 2024
Viticulture:
Vineyards: Central Beqaa floor at an altitude of 900 - 950m.
Soil: Clay & gravel.
Double Cordon training.
Sustainable farming practices.
Harvest:
Handpicked on 17 Aug 2024 using 20Kg cases.
Winemaking:
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation: 16 - 18 °C for 20 days.
Bottling:
Bottling date: 18 Dec 2024
Closure: Granulated cork.
Technical Data:
pH: 3.4
TA: 3.1 g/l
RS: 40 g/l
Alc: 10.5%
Label:
The design is inspired by Middle Eastern mosaics to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon.
The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety.
The lack of wood grain indicates that the wine has not been aged in oak barrels.
Tasting notes:
A charming semi-sweet Muscat, the nose is dominated by gorgeous floral notes of orange blossom, honeysuckle and rose water with whispers of pear, cantaloupe and basil. The palate is rich with a long finish.
Food paring suggestions:
Perfect with cheeses and Thai cuisine.
$11.50
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2021
Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Vineyards: Zahle
Soil: Clay & gravel
Harvest date: 7 Aug 2021
Harvest method: Handpicked
Fermentation vessel: Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation: 18 days
Maximum fermentation temperature: 17 °C
Fining: Vegan
Filtration: Light filtration
Bottling date: 25 May 2023
Closure: Cork
Technical Data: pH 3.41, RS 0.7 g/l
Alcohol: 12.5%
Notes: Citrus dominates the nose (lime, grapefruit, pomelo) with hints of pineapple and basil. The palate is rich and full, with a medium finish.
Label: Near Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon. The colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety. The lack of wood texture indicates that the wine has not been oaked. Designed by Tarek Atrissi..
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2023- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: Double Gold Medal.
2024- Catavinum World Wine and Spirits Competition (CWWSC), Spain: Silver Medal..
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Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2009
Composition: Syrah (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) & Merlot (25%)
Vineyard: Dhour Zahle & West Beqaa
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 15, 18 & 30 September 2009
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 20 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 10 months
Bottling date: 28 February 2012
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.5, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: An earthy, lavendery, spicy, wonderfully complex wine. On the nose black currant, blueberry, dried fig, prune & black olive. The palate emphasizes the fruit character with hints of licorice. The tannins are present, body full & finish long.
Awards & honorable mentions:
2013- San Francisco International Wine Competition, USA: Bronze Medal
2014- Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Gold Medal
2015- James Suckling Wine Tasting: 90/100
$46.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2012
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 30 August 2012
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 6 months
Bottling date: 23 April 2013
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.35, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 14%
Notes: A beautifully glowing Chardonnay… the nose offers aromas of tropical fruit (papaya, pineapple and banana) perfectly balanced by refreshing citrus (lemon and pomelo) with whispers of white pepper and thyme. The palate emphasizes the fruit character with a beautiful nutty finish.
$37.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2012
Composition: Muscat (55%) & Viognier (45%)
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest date: 26 August & 3 September 2012
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 10 months
Bottling date: 29 July 2013
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.44, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol: 14%
Notes: A remarkably complex wine… on the nose a bewildering array of aromas: white peach, apricot, honeydew melon, lychee, quince, tangerine, basil, cardamon… The palate is elegantly expensive with a wonderfully long finish.
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2006
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (33%) & Syrah (33%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Bottling date: 18 Nov. 2008
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.48, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 15%
Notes: Black fruits arrive first on the nose: blueberry and blackberry, floral and smoky notes follow, then wonderful tertiary aromas: leather, mushroom, black olive and sun-dried tomato. The palate accentuates the fruit character and adds luscious notes of dates and dark chocolate at the end. A smooth, sophisticated wine with a very long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2008- Gary Vaynerchuk’s 101 Wines 1er Cru: #6 “a Lebanese Contender”
2010- Robert M. Parker, Jr., “… a fascinating wine from Lebanon … a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah”
2011- Edward Parker Wines Ltd., Derek Smedley MW: 91/100
2012- Zawaq Lebanese Wine Guide: Zawaq Guide “Selection”
2019- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 95/100 Gold Medal
2020- Catad’Or Wine Awards, Santiago, Chile: Gold Medal
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2005
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (42%) & Tempranillo (8%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 18 months
Bottling date: 22 May 2008
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.52, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Notes: A mature yet elegant wine, a wine that expresses a quiet confidence of one who has lived and gained from life’s experiences yet is in no hurry to divulge its secrets.
The nose is dominated by the complex tertiary aromas of leather, mushroom and black olive as well as a meaty character that beautifully balances the notes of ripe black and red fruit; hints of spice add interest and complexity. The palate offers nice acidity which freshens up the ripe fruit, tannins are beautifully integrated and the finish is long.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2008- Decanter World Wine Awards, London, England: Commended.
2011- Edward Parker Wines Ltd, Derek Smedley MW: 92/100.
2012- Edward Parker Wines Ltd, Derek Smedley MW: 92/100.
2019- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
$81.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2006
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Soil: Clay, silt & gravel
Harvest date: 11 September 2006
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 5 months
Bottling date: 8 February 2007
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.49, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14%
Notes: A rich beautifully aged Chardonnay... on the nose: pineapple, lemon peel, coconut, hazelnut, cinnamon and ginger with subtle floral notes all complemented on the palate by hints of baked apple, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium body and wonderfully long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2007- Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Challenge Internationale du Vin, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Chardonnay Du Monde, Bourgogne, France: Bronze Medal.
2009- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
