I have just spent a couple of weeks in Syria, where, somewhat ironically, I enjoyed several bottles of Lebanese wine. I did of course try the Syrian wine but the Lebanese is definitely the better.
Should anyone be in that part of the world, you might look out for the following. They are all from the one wine maker: Ksara in the Bekaa valley.
First my favourite
2003 Cave Kouroum ‘Petit Noir’
50% Cinsault, 15% Granache, 25% Carignan and 10% Syrah. A beautiful deep fruity red with a long finish.
My next favourite:
2007 Ksara ‘Le Prieuré’
30% Carignan, 30% Cinsault, 20% Nourvedre and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2007 Ksara ‘Cuvee de Printemps’, 12.5% ABV
75% Gamay and 25%Tempranillo.
2007 Ksara ‘Reserve du Couvent’, 13% ABV
(no information on the blend of grapes)
Cheers
