Category: Lebanese Wines

Review of the Lebanese wine called Chateau Fakra Cuvee du Temple

Lebanese Wines: Chateau Fakra Cuvee du Temple 2022

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Name: Chateau Fakra Cuvee du Temple 2022
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Year: 2022
Country: Lebanon
Region: Kfardebian, Keserwan
Date Consumed: November 22, 2025

Friendly and surprisingly good for its price. A serious bang-for-your-buck bottle.

Chateau Fakra’s Cuvée du Temple 2022 is one of those Lebanese reds that works beautifully when you just want to unwind. Its price also makes it a good option for parties. It’s affordable, smooth, and consistently satisfying.

Overall, I’d say it’s a fulfilling blend. Don’t shy away from it.

Review of Chateau Oumsiyat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Lebanese Wines: Chateau Oumsiyat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Name: Chateau Oumsiyat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2016
Country: Lebanon
Region: Mount Lebanon
Date Consumed: November 22, 2025

Chateau Oumsiyat’s Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy bottle to open on any night. It’s affordable, solid, and reliable. So, if you’re looking for a straightforward Cabernet character, something full-bodied with firm tannins, look no further.

Expect notes of black fruits, cocoa, and tobacco.

Pair it with red meat, grilled pork, or strong cheeses, and drink it by the fire. (‘Tis the season!) Personally, I think it goes really well with Lebanese-style home-cooked beefsteak and fries.

No big surprises here: just a confident Lebanese cabernet that does its job well.

Will I buy another bottle? Almost certainly. I’m also curious to know what it would taste like if I age it for a couple of years.

Verdict: This may not be the best cabernet sauvignon you can find in Lebanon, but I would say it’s one of the most convenient bottles in the market today.

Cheers!

Chateau Trois Collines Nysa Review

Lebanese Wines: Chateau Trois Collines Red Nysa 2022

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Name: Chateau Trois Collines Nysa 2022
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Agiorgetiko
Year: 2022
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: November 15, 2025

An interesting blend suitable for many occasions. Good for casual nights, but equally at home during a proper wine night with friends. It’s not the red that everybody will talk about the next day, but it’s definitely one of the first two or three bottles you’ll want to open. Especially if you’re heading into the kind of evening where six, seven, eight bottles or more mysteriously disappear.

It’s a smooth, fun, and lively wine that everybody can enjoy.