Chateau Ksara Cabernet 2013

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Chateau Ksara
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Lebanon
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The 2013 vintage of Chateau Ksara Cabernet was even riper than it normally is, which lends perfectly to this Bekka Valley wine. You would believe we were in the Napa Valley if we were doing a blind tasting of this borderline-perfect cabernet. When the bottle was revealed to be from Lebanon you would spend all night having to hear the amazing story of Chateau Ksara. The disbelief that this wine was that good, and not from a wine region you would expect, makes the experience all the better.
Chateau Ksara Cabernet 2013

Chateau Ksara Blanc 2014

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Chateau Ksara
Varietal: Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Lebanon
Appellation: Bekaa Valley
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: From the Bekka Valley, this blend of chardonnay, sauvignon and semillon is just round enough to attract big-white-wine drinkers, but fresh and clean enough to keep its refreshing nature. The short stint in oak (four months) rounds it out enough to have it hold up to many dishes. Chateau Ksara Blanc will give you an outlook on Lebanese wines you never expected!
Chateau Ksara Blanc 2014