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Review of the wine from Lebanon called Adyar Sangiovese

Lebanese Wines: Adyar Sangiovese 2018

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Name: Adyar Sangiovese 2018
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Sangiovese
Year: 2018
Country: Lebanon
Region: Batroun
Date Consumed: October 25, 2026

An easy-to-drink wine by Adyar. This bottle of Sangiovese brings to your palate notes of red cherry, strawberry, tomato, and spice. Drink it on its own, while cooking, or pair it with Italian dishes made with red sauce… Overall, I’d say it’s a good wine, but it’s not one made for wine nights or wine lovers who enjoy dissecting every sip, if you know what I mean. When it’s in your mouth, you wouldn’t close your eyes to imagine the terroir it came from. But I wouldn’t say it lacks complexity, of course. It is what a Sangiovese should be. It’s just that it’s too… straightforward.

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.