Wine List - #2

Last summer me and my friends had our end-of-masters trip to Lebanon for about a week. The country is awesome - probably much better than you can ever imagine. It has a surprising mix of cultures as it has been through a lot in the last 25 years. But that story deserves a separate post - Today it's about wine!

I've recently discovered that the Lebanese take away near my flat sells wine from Lebanon (didn't expect it since I'm in the Vineyard area from Switzerland). This made me think of last summer, when we visited the Château Ksara located in Zahle, about an hour drive from Beirut. We took a guided tour through the cellars, which finished in a wine tasting session. From the wines we tasted, there was one I still remember - as it was the most cool and refreshing one: Ksara Sunset.

The wine obviously has won its name for its colour. Its aroma is a balanced mix of red berries and a hint of spiciness, which finishes with a refreshing and cool taste.

Grape: Made out of Cabernet-Franc, Syrah

Region/Vineyard: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Best year: 2000

Serving: served chilled (8-10°C)

.... Cheers!