Chateau Musar 'Musar Jeune' Red Blend 2020

Region: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Grape(s): 50% Cinsault, 30% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Tarek Sakr
Drinks Best: Now - 5 Years

Power, personality, perseverance. There are many words to describe the wines made by the Hochar family over the decades. Established in the 1930s by Gaston Hochar, the winery came to international acclaim under the direction of his son Serge, who eschewed many modern winemaking practices to produce wines using grape varietals from Bordeaux and the Rhône in his home of Lebanon. The ‘Jeune’ wines are made from his younger vines and meant to be drank in the near term. Yet it still has the earthy and gamey tones of its more distinguished siblings, but shows bright fruity tones of black cherry, balsamic strawberries, and incense spices.

Pairings: Kofta kebab with chickpea salad, tzatziki sauce, and pita bread