In the mid-19th century, Malbec, Carménère, and Tannat left their homeland France heading to South America- future unknown. Just like most immigrants armed only by their abilities and potential, these grapes have adapted and prospered in their new homes. Malbec is reaching new heights (literally and figuratively) in Argentina, Carménère became Chile’s signature grape and… Continue reading The Story of Malbec, Carménère and Tannat
Like the rise of Australia and California in the 1970s, New Zealand in the 1980s and South Africa in the 2000s, Lebanon is now having its moment in the sun as an emerging wine exporting country. Driven mainly by the good reputation of its wine and the global support for the country through buying its… Continue reading Evolution of Lebanese Wine Export: The importance of style and storytelling
Lebanese wine is mostly of very good quality. The Lebanese people knows it, wine critics know it, and now the rest of the world is just starting to catch up. There’s a renewed global interest in Lebanese wine with news platforms like Bloomberg and the Guardian recently calling it “superb” and building a case of… Continue reading Lebanese Wine: Why the world is giving it attention and how to ride the wave of global demand
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