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Review of the Lebanese Wine called Maison by Karam Wines

Lebanese Wines: Karam Wines Maison Red 2021

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Name: Karam Wines Maison Red 2021
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Syrah
Year: 2021
Country: Lebanon
Region: South Lebanon
Date Consumed: November 24, 2024

They named this wine accurately, I’d say. The Maison by Karam Wines is a “nice and easy” blend. It might have multiple grape varieties in it, but they all come together to deliver a satiny sip.

This medium-bodied, dry red wine is well-balanced, casual, friendly with soft tannins, and enjoyable in pajamas. I’d pair it with buttery or cheesy popcorns and drink it while binge watching an undemanding comedy series.

I got notes of black berries, cherries, liquorice, and some oak.

Review of the Lebanese Wine Chateau Marsyas Satyr Red 2018

Lebanese Wines: Chateau Marsyas Satyr Red 2018

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Name: Chateau Marsyas Satyr Red 2018
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2018
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: November 20, 2024

Quaffable. An unimposing harmony of notes made of black cherry, black currant, and a variety of ripe berries.

Paired with cured meats and cheeses, this cabernet sauvignon can be enjoyed by the fireplace starting Advent Sunday until the end of winter. (Of course, if you really want to, you can uncork a bottle in November, too, like I did.)

Although the Satyr Red is not a wine that was born to be in the spotlight, it’s still modestly impressive. It has character. You can expect your friends to say things like, “Mm, nice wine. What is it?”

Overall, it’s a smooth wine that can be enjoyed during cozy gatherings.

Review of a Lebanese wine from the Bekaa Valley: Domaine des Tourelles Cinsault Vieilles Vignes

Lebanese Wines: Domaine des Tourelles Cinsault Vieilles Vignes 2021

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Name: Domaine des Tourelles Cinsault Vieilles Vignes 2021
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cinsault
Year: 2021
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Date Consumed: November 10, 2024

This bottle has been sleeping in the shadows with the other red wines in my collection since last year. It’s 100% cinsault. I’ve been meaning to drink it for some time, but I never really got the chance. But now that it’s wine season again, I finally got to uncork it and taste it.

Light-to-medium bodied, this red wine from the Bekaa Valley has balanced tannins and is so smooth that one can accidentally empty the whole bottle. (Oops!) Although I’m not a cinsault fanboy, I definitely don’t mind having more of it.

The sip contains notes of red fruits, subtle hints of spices, and subtler hints of earth.

I’d give this one a 79/100.