Bacchus is Crying

06/27/2023

Celebrate World Arak Day your way today!

11/30/2022

Happy to see this article pop up in Liquor.com.

As a lover of all things I’m always surprised by the strong reaction some people have to its pronounced aroma which is often mistaken for Licorice when in fact it’s Anise.

https://www.liquor.com/arak-in-cocktails-6666222?

The Middle Eastern anise-flavored spirit adds depth and flavor to drinks. Pro bartenders tell what you need to know about incorporating it into your own cocktails.

02/28/2022

There are so many exciting wines coming out of Lebanon today, check out this article and hopefully it will inspire you to go buy some of them!

New energy, a return to indigenous grape varieties, and experimental techniques make it high time to explore the full spectrum of Lebanon’s wines…

09/11/2021

A pretty inspiring story about DAOU Vineyards. Yet another example of that mythical Lebanese resilience.

We reveal the extraordinary story of a war-wounded winemaker who’s revising the image of his source region with a top-end Cab called Soul of a Lion.

04/27/2021

Please read this terrific article about Lebanese Wine by Farrah Berrou, it's spot on!

Despite having been showcased in major publications for decades, Lebanon as a wine-producing country is still a revelation for most readers

02/22/2021

209 Lebanese Wine is a great resource for Lebanese Wines, sadly you can only order from them if you are local but I still enjoy their informative features on local wineries and indigenous grape.
I will go on the record though as disagreeing with their take on 'The Sobbaghieh' as a local grape, as by most accounts it is none other than Alicante Bouschet. Alicante Bouschet is a 'teinturier' grape. It is a rarity as it has both red skins AND red flesh. Perhaps we can call it a 'heritage' grape that have been planted in Lebanon for years and has adapted well to our Lebanese terroir like Cinsault for example, but to call it an indigenous grape is misleading.

Welcome to 209 Lebanese Wine's blog! Check out the Lebanese wines of the week, learn about wine trends and share our love of Lebanese wine.

01/14/2021

Lebanon produces around 10.5 million bottles, and exports about 50% of its wines annually....the world needs to buy Lebanese wine so this tiny industry can survive.

Lebanon has been making wine for 7,000 years. Despite recent adversity, this country’s historic industry is experiencing a renaissance.

12/19/2020

More interest in Lebanon Wines in the press.

Justin Keay discovers the wines of three of Lebanon's top wine producers that provide real quality and value: IXSIR, Domaine des Tourelles and Oumsiyat

11/14/2020

A nice tribute to Lebanese wines in the New York Times. Thank you Eric Asimov for the exposure.

Wines can be enjoyed solely for the obvious pleasures they offer, but taking the time to observe and to learn can vastly enrich the experience.

10/21/2020

Need something new to stream on Netflix, here are some worthwhile options to get you out of your comfort zone and give you some insight into the multi-faceted Lebanese culture and life.

In an effort to support the Lebanese creative community, Netflix has designated a special section on its streaming platform to Lebanese films and movies of different genres. The film collection titled "Made in Lebanon" was curated to include 34 of the best Lebanese films and to showcase th...

10/14/2020

A good representation of where Lebanese wines stand today by Rana Masri.

“Lebanese Wine: Why the world is finally giving it attention and how to ride the wave of global demand."

by Rana ElMasri

09/24/2020

Thank you to Elin McCoy for featuring the Wines of Lebanon in Bloomberg today. Some lovely drinking recs in there as well.

Making wine here has never been easy. But with every bottle exported, a bit of hope and resilience follows the disaster in Beirut.