Episode Details

Ep 71

You’ve probably heard of old world and new world wines but have you heard about the ancient world?

Lebanon is one of the lesser known winemaking regions, however, historians date Lebanese wine making back to 2700 BC with the Phoenicians!

Today, we are going to explore the unique geographical and climatic nuances that make Lebanese wine so special, from its Mediterranean climate to the chalky limestone soils of the Bekkah valley. You will also learn about France’s influence on Lebanese wine and discover local grape varieties, including Merwah and Obaideh.

So, if you are ready to take a journey through Lebanese wine, from its ancient origins to its more modern roots, and discover if your favorite wine may be from Lebanon, press play and listen in!

Episode Highlights:

• History of winemaking in Lebanon

• Impact of politics and war on Lebanese wine

• Geography of Lebanon and how it affects the flavor of wine

• Bekkah Valley for Lebanese winemaking

• Other areas for winemaking - Batroun and Jezzine

• Climate and its effect on Lebanese wine

• French varietals grown in Lebanon - specifically from Bordeaux, Rhone and South of France

• Winemaking styles and techniques in Lebanese wine

• Merwah - local varietal to Lebanon

• Obaideh - local varietal to Lebanon

• Emerging trends and wineries in Lebanon

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