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.
Review of the Mawj Grenache from Lebanon

Lebanese Wines: Mawj Grenache 2023

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Name: Mawj Grenache 2023
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Grenache
Year: 2023
Country: Lebanon
Region: Batroun, North Lebanon
Date Consumed: December 18, 2025

Drinkable. Not something I’d have again. I liked the Mawj Mourvedre that I tried earlier, but not this one. Maybe it’s the 100% grenache that I don’t like. Or Maybe I had it when it was still too young. Who knows? Maybe I should have given the bottle a year or two before opening it. But I doubt I would have liked it even then… Nevertheless, it’s an okay wine to try. Just okay.

Review of the Barka Talliya wine from the Bekaa Valley

Lebanese Wines: Barka Red Talliya 2019

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Name: Barka Red Talliya 2019
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Year: 2019
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: December 16, 2025

Another Lebanese red. This one is a nice medium-to-full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, offering an impressive harmony of notes. I got hints of black fruits, earth, leather, and oak.

It has medium acidity and balanced tannins, which makes it easy for everyone to enjoy.

This was my first time trying anything by Barka. So, now I know that their other wines must also be worth trying.

Cheers.

A Review of the Lebanese wine called Karam Wines Thouraya Cabernet Sauvignon in Lebanon

Lebanese Wines: Karam Wines Thouraya 2020

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Name: Karam Wines Thouraya 2020
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2020
Country: Lebanon
Region: South Lebanon
Date Consumed: December 15, 2025

You get what you deserve: a good cabernet sauvignon. No weaknesses worthy of being mentioned here. Karam Wines’ Thouraya 2020 is a full-bodied, dry red with strong tannins, and it pairs nicely with strong cheeses and red meat. It’s also well-priced and has good aging potential. I wouldn’t mind having more of it.