Description
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (30%) & Syrah (30%)
Winemaking & fining:
- Vineyard: Zahle, West Beqaa & North Beqaa vineyards
- Soil: Slopes gravel & limestone
- Harvest date: 13, 21 & 26 Aug. & 3 Sept. 2008
- Harvest: Handpicked
- Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
- Skin maceration: 21 days
- Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
- Bottling date: 4 May 2011
- Closure: Natural cork
- Technical Data: pH 3.77, RS <2 g/l
- Alcohol content: 14.5%
Tasting Notes:
A powerful bouquet of blueberries and black fruits accompanied by savory notes of bay leaves and sun-dried tomatoes as well as leather. On the palate, it is a full-bodied fruity wine with strong tannins and a long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2016 ‐ Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 91/100 Gold Medal.
2019 - Challenge International du Vin, France: Gold Medal.
2019 ‐ Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Belgium: Gold Medal.
2019 ‐ AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Gold Medal.
2019 ‐ International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 91/100
2019 ‐ Asian Wine Review, Hong Kong: 90/100, Silver Medal.
2019 ‐ Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2019 - Los Angeles International Wine Awards, USA: Bronze Medal.
