2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Bekaa Valley
Harvest Dates Last week of August through first week of September 2022; Cinsault was harvested on 5 September
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Bottling Date Summer 2023
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the producer's organically certified western Bekaa Valley vineyards. The wine was unoaked; fermentation occurred in September in concrete vats at 27–29°C. The component wines were blended in February 2023, rested in vats until bottling, and were made according to a non-interventionist natural-winemaking philosophy.
Tasting Notes Bright vibrant ruby; dark cherries, berries, pomegranate and cranberries, with violet and thyme; dense and energetic palate, smooth tannins and lively acidity.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Bekaa Valley
Elevation 1000.0 meters
Harvest Dates Late August through early September 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Bottling Date Summer 2022
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from organically certified western Bekaa Valley vineyards with varying vine ages and soils. The wine was unoaked; grapes fermented in concrete vats at 27–29°C. The component wines were blended in March 2022 and rested in the vats until bottling, following the producer's non-interventionist winemaking philosophy.
Tasting Notes Deep purple-beetroot colour; strawberries and cherries, with savoury earthy depth, spice and black pepper; elegant and layered.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Bekaa Valley
Harvest Dates Last week of August 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Bottling Date Summer 2021
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the producer's organically certified western Bekaa Valley vineyards with varying vine ages and soils. Grapes fermented in concrete vats at 27–29°C; the wine was blended in March 2021, rested in vats until bottling and was made according to a non-interventionist winemaking philosophy. It was released in spring 2022.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; blackcurrants, blueberries, prunes, strawberries and violet; red cherries, strawberries and blackberries on the palate with black pepper, spice and a soft texture.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Bekaa Valley
Harvest Dates Late August 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Bottling Date Summer 2020
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the producer's organically certified western Bekaa Valley vineyards, with Cinsault selected from vineyards of varying vine ages. The wine was unoaked; grapes fermented in concrete vats at 27–29°C. It was blended in March 2020, rested in concrete vats until bottling and was made according to the producer's natural-winemaking philosophy. It was released in spring 2021.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; cherry, ripe berry fruit and violet aromas; fresh ripe blueberry fruit, good acidity and a medium-to-full-bodied textured palate.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Bekaa Valley
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Bekaa Valley
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2011 Technical Specifications
Region Bekaa Valley
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