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Review of Latourba's Cabernet Sauvignon

Lebanese Wines: Latourba Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Name: Latourba Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2020
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: December 21, 2025

Young and beautiful. Full-bodied with strong tannins. Latourba’s Cabernet Sauvignon is probably one of my favorite single-varietal wines coming from Lebanon. Although it has good ageing potential, my preference here is to uncork it as soon as possible and drink it like you’re drinking from the fountain of youth. It goes without saying that it pairs excellently with all sorts of red meats and strong cheeses… and chestnuts, too. Cheers.

Review of the wine from Lebanon called Latourba Cabernet Sauvignon, vintage 2020.
Lebanon Wine Review: Umami Red 2017

Lebanese Wines: Umami Red 2017

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Name: Umami Red 2017
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Year: 2017
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: December 19, 2025

A nicely balanced Lebanese red, blending cabernet franc and merlot. I got stimulating notes of cocoa and spices and somewhat subtle hints of leather. This is undoubtedly a wine worth trying again. I believe it would pair nicely with roast beef and slow-cooked meat in general. And maybe that’s what I’ll do next time.

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.