Ep 71You’ve probably heard of old world and new world wines but have you heard about the ancient world?Lebanon is one of the lesser known winemaking regions, however, historians date Lebanese wine making back to 2700 BC with the Phoenicians!Today, we are going to explore the unique geographical and climatic nuances that make Lebanese wine so special, from its Mediterranean climate to the chalky limestone soils of the Bekkah valley. You will also learn about France’s influence on Lebanese wine and discover local grape varieties, including Merwah and Obaideh.So, if you are ready to take a journey through Lebanese wine, from its ancient origins to its more modern roots, and discover if your favorite wine may be from Lebanon, press play and listen in!Episode Highlights:History of winemaking in LebanonImpact of politics and war on Lebanese wineGeography of Lebanon and how it affects the flavor of wineBekkah Valley for Lebanese winemakingOther areas for winemaking - Batroun and JezzineClimate and its effect on Lebanese wineFrench varietals grown in Lebanon - specifically from Bordeaux, Rhone and South of FranceWinemaking styles and techniques in Lebanese wineMerwah - local varietal to LebanonObaideh - local varietal to LebanonEmerging trends and wineries in LebanonWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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