Lebanese wine
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By Rani Allan
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Lebanese Wine
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Source: Marcopolis
Location
• The major wineries have their vineyards in the Beqaa Valley in Eastern Lebanon.
• The Beqaa Valley consists of extended dry summers, breezy nights, and constant rainfall.
Source: Wikipedia
• There are over 12 wineries in Lebanon.
• The major wineries are Chateau Ksara, Chateau Kefraya and Chateau Musar.
• Chateau is a French word meaning a castle or a palace.
• Ksara remains the biggest winery.
Locations of Ksara's vineyards.Source: Jacksonville Wine Guide
History• Lebanese wine dates back to
thousands of years.• Phoenicians (ancient residents
of Lebanon) used to make wine and trade it with major cities.
• The word wine, or Cherem in Phoenician, comes from a word in Phoenician alluding to the ebullition of grapes.
• The Phoenicians were also qualified in choosing vineyards based on the favorable climate and terrain.
• Wine was an essential element to the Phoenician establishments and economy.
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• In an uncovering of a number of sunken ships in the Mediterranean Sea, Dr. Robert Ballard discovered that one of the ships was the largest one ever discovered. It was repleted with wine originating from Phoenicia.
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Largest Ancient Ship Discovered
Lebanese Wine in Religion• Jesus performed his first
miracle in Qana, Lebanon, where he changed water into wine.
• Lebanese wine was served for the Passover of the Last Supper among Jesus and his disciples and wine remains to be important in Christian ceremonies.
• The wine was also central to the Jewish Passover observance and remains so.
• In Pagan worship, the wine was used to bless idols.
Source: PS Bible Ministry
Source: Turnback to God
Types
• You will most often find Red Wine, White Wine, Sweet Wine, and Arak.
• Arak is the most popular alcoholic drink in Lebanon. It is an anis drink mixed with water and ice.
ArakSource: Wikipedia
Some Brands Found at Ksara
Some Brands of Wine Found at Ksara
• Ksara, which produces the majority of wine in Lebanon, produces an average of 1.7 million bottles each year.
• Red account for 65%, white 20%, and Rose 15%.
Source: Wikipedia
Inside Château KsaraSource: Jerome le Coq
The vineyardsSource: Marcopolis
Source: Montesquieu Wine Lovers
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Tasting Lebanese wine in KsaraSource: Johanna Mifsud
Sources
• Special Thanks to Château Ksara Winesfromlebanon.co.uk Bkwine.com Lebanesefinewines.eu Massaya.com Domainewardy.com Chateau Kefraya Myself
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