1. By Rani Allan
The One and Only
Lebanese Wine
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Source: Marcopolis

2. Location
• The major wineries have
their vineyards in the
Beqaa Valley in Eastern
Lebanon.
• The Beqaa Valley
consists of extended dry
summers, breezy nights,
and constant rainfall.
Source: Wikipedia

3. • There are over 12
wineries in Lebanon.
• The major wineries are
Chateau Ksara, Chateau
Kefraya and Chateau
Musar.
• Chateau is a French word
meaning a castle or a
palace.
• Ksara remains the
biggest winery.
Locations of Ksara's vineyards.
Source: Jacksonville Wine Guide

4. History
• Lebanese wine dates back to
thousands of years.
• Phoenicians (ancient residents
of Lebanon) used to make
wine and trade it with major
cities.
• The word wine, or Cherem in
Phoenician, comes from a
word in Phoenician alluding to
the ebullition of grapes.
• The Phoenicians were also
qualified in choosing vineyards
based on the favorable climate
and terrain.
• Wine was an essential element
to the Phoenician
establishments and economy.
Source: World Coin Catalog

5. • In an uncovering of a
number of sunken ships
in the Mediterranean Sea,
Dr. Robert Ballard
discovered that one of the
ships was the largest one
ever discovered. It was
repleted with wine
originating from
Phoenicia.
Source: Cedarland
Source: Studyblue
Largest Ancient Ship Discovered

6. Lebanese Wine in Religion
• Jesus performed his first
miracle in Qana, Lebanon,
where he changed water into
wine.
• Lebanese wine was served for
the Passover of the Last
Supper among Jesus and his
disciples and wine remains to
be important in Christian
ceremonies.
• The wine was also central to
the Jewish Passover
observance and remains so.
• In Pagan worship, the wine
was used to bless idols.
Source: PS Bible Ministry
Source: Turnback to God

7. Types
• You will most often
find Red Wine, White
Wine, Sweet Wine,
and Arak.
• Arak is the most
popular alcoholic
drink in Lebanon. It is
an anis drink mixed
with water and ice.
Arak
Source: Wikipedia

8. Some Brands Found at Ksara

9. Some Brands of Wine Found at Ksara

10. • Ksara, which
produces the majority
of wine in Lebanon,
produces an average
of 1.7 million bottles
each year.
• Red account for 65%,
white 20%, and Rose
15%.
Source: Wikipedia
Inside Château Ksara
Source: Jerome le Coq

11. The vineyards
Source: Marcopolis
Source: Montesquieu Wine Lovers

12. Guess who ↑
Tasting Lebanese wine in Ksara
Source: Johanna Mifsud

13. Sources
• Special Thanks to
 Château Ksara
 Winesfromlebanon.co.uk
 Bkwine.com
 Lebanesefinewines.eu
 Massaya.com
 Domainewardy.com
 Chateau Kefraya
 Myself
Thank you for listening and watching
Source: Taste of Beirut