Author: Chris Khatsch

There must be a little art in everything I create, even if my creation is as cold as a machine and follows empirical data.
Reviewing the Lebanese wine called Adyar Fusion Monastique

Lebanese Wines: Adyar Fusion Monastique 2021

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Name: Adyar Fusion Monastique 2021
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre
Year: 2021
Country: Lebanon
Region: Mount Lebanon
Date Consumed: October 24, 2026

I really enjoyed this bottle by Adyar. The Fusion Monastique is an excellent blend that deserves a place in the cellar. It’s also an interesting bottle to have in your lineup on wine nights. It can easily be paired with a wide range of cheeses and cold cuts. It has strong notes of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, and leather, and subtler notes of vanilla and oriental spices. The tannins are perceptible, confidently present, but they’re there to complete the experience.

Review of the Lebanese red wine Adyar Grenache Rhapsodie

Lebanese Wines: Adyar Grenache Rhapsodie 2024

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Name: Adyar Grenache Rhapsodie 2024
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Grenache
Year: 2024
Country: Lebanon
Region: Mount Lebanon
Date Consumed: October 18, 2026

A medium-to-full-bodied grenache. Easy to drink. You can expect strong notes of strawberry and cherry and softer notes of black pepper, clove, and anise.

This wine’s only misfortune is that nothing really stands out; otherwise, it has no weaknesses.

If someone pours more of it in my glass, I’d drink it. But if there’s a bottle with more character nearby, I’d prefer to have a taste of that instead.

Good for everyday drinking. Not the best option for special days or when you are hosting.

Review of Vin du Marje, a red wine from Lebanon

Lebanese Wines: Vin du Marje 2016

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Name: Les Vignes du Marje – Vin du Marje 2016
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Year: 2018
Country: Lebanon
Region: South Lebanon
Date Consumed: October 17, 2026

I was pretty sure I had uncorked a Vin du Marje bottle before, but I couldn’t find it on my blog, so I thought I was wrong. But I should have trusted my palate because, as I was preparing to write this post, I searched my photo gallery and found out that I first tried it back in December 2025. The difference: Last time’s vintage was 2016; this time’s vintage was 2018.

Overall, I think it’s an above-average red wine with friendly tannins that can be paired with strong cheeses and cold cuts. Lively on the palate, I got notes of plum, black cherry, licorice, and subtle hints of leather. Nice finish.

I wouldn’t mind uncorking another bottle.