Lebanese Wine: An Introduction
Lebanon has been making wine for thousands of years — long before many of Europe's famous regions. At Tarboush Tring we are proud to pour a selection of Lebanese wines alongside favourites from around the world. Here is a quick guide to help you choose.
Why Lebanese wine is special
Most of Lebanon's vineyards sit high in the Bekaa Valley, planted at around 850 metres in a protected microclimate. Mount Lebanon shields the vines from the humid Mediterranean air while the Anti-Lebanon range holds back the desert climate to the east. Long, sunny growing seasons and rock-and-clay soils give the grapes remarkable concentration, freshness and scent.
The producers on our list
- Chateau Kefraya — from our house Les Bretèches reds, whites and rosés to the elegant Comte du M.
- Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery; try the Réserve du Couvent or the Cuvée du IIIème Millénaire.
- Domaine Wardy — superb single-varietal Tempranillo and Merlot.
- Chateau Musar — arguably Lebanon's most famous wine, a cult favourite for collectors and a highlight of our Reserve Cellar.
Indigenous grapes to try
Alongside French varieties, Lebanon grows native grapes such as Obeideh and Merwah — it is even believed the Semillon grape descends from Merwah. These are grown nowhere else, and they are a great way to taste something genuinely unique.
See the full wine & drinks list for tasting notes and prices, and note that our reserve wines need a 20-minute decant before serving.
Planning a special evening? Book a table at Tarboush Tring in Tring, Hertfordshire, and ask our team for a pairing recommendation.