You’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: <ul><li>History of winemaking in Lebanon</li></ul> <ul><li>Impact of politics and war on Lebanese wine</li></ul> <ul><li>Geography of Lebanon and how it affects the flavor of wine</li></ul> <ul><li>Bekkah Valley for Lebanese winemaking</li></ul> <ul><li>Other areas for winemaking - Batroun and Jezzine</li></ul> <ul><li>Climate and its effect on Lebanese wine</li></ul> <ul><li>French varietals grown in Lebanon - specifically from Bordeaux, Rhone and South of France</li></ul> <ul><li>Winemaking styles and techniques in Lebanese wine</li></ul> <ul><li>Merwah - local varietal to Lebanon</li></ul> <ul><li>Obaideh - local varietal to Lebanon</li></ul> <ul><li>Emerging trends and wineries in Lebanon</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189095/open_sms">What did you think of the episode? Text me!</a> Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - <a href="https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide">https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide </a> Have you Joined the Cork Crew?! The Cork Crew Tasting Club is a community of people that enjoy drinking and learning about wine. It's like a book club...but with wine! Each month I’ll select two styles of wine for us to focus on. We’ll then have a virtual tasting party to explore those wines along with a community event to learn from professionals in the wine community. Click the link below to get a FREE pass to attend a Cork Crew event of your choosing! <a href="https://www.corkandfizz.com/freeclasspass">https://www.corkandfizz.com/freeclasspass</a> Connect with me: Cork and Fizz - <a href="https://www.corkandfizz.com/">https://www.corkandfizz.com/ </a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/">https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/ </a>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/">https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/ </a>Email - hailey@corkandfizz.com

You’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 ...

Ep 71 A Guide to Lebanese Wine