A Smar Jbeil

Atibaia Red Blend

9.127 ratings
9.17 pro ratings
Batroun, Lebanon
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Bassel Sommelier

Tastes more like a Brunello

Tastes more like a Brunello

Dec 30th, 2018
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Juicy palate of fresh blackberries & black currants. Sophisticated structure w/ well-balanced alcohol & no obvious new oak.

Juicy palate of fresh blackberries & black currants. Sophisticated structure w/ well-balanced alcohol & no obvious new oak.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Stefan Dolhain

2011 vintage.

2011 vintage.

May 22nd, 2017
Stefan Dolhain

2012 vintage.

2012 vintage.

May 22nd, 2017
Matt Duncan

Metallic Syrah attack fades to blackberry mid palate. Chewy, chalky, coco powder resolution. Floral aromas show out of decanter. Curious as it is lengthy.

Metallic Syrah attack fades to blackberry mid palate. Chewy, chalky, coco powder resolution. Floral aromas show out of decanter. Curious as it is lengthy.

May 11th, 2016
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

rather substantial syrah.

rather substantial syrah.

Jun 20th, 2015
Robert Irani

Sunset Faqra

Sunset Faqra

Jul 23rd, 2023
Wissam Nasr

Great wine, amazing nose. Strong tannins. Can still age for several more years, but could not resist to open it. Luckily still has other bottle to enjoy later

Great wine, amazing nose. Strong tannins. Can still age for several more years, but could not resist to open it. Luckily still has other bottle to enjoy later

Jul 27th, 2019
Lewaa Hamadeh

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Lebanese wine! Wow!!!

The highest rating I’ve ever given a Lebanese wine! Wow!!!

Jan 30th, 2019
AB
9.2

Powerful, deep dark fruits and berries, luscious full body. You can taste the alcohol and ripeness of the fruit. Juicy full tannins. Nose is sweeter and more floral. A delicious taste of Lebanon.

Powerful, deep dark fruits and berries, luscious full body. You can taste the alcohol and ripeness of the fruit. Juicy full tannins. Nose is sweeter and more floral. A delicious taste of Lebanon.

Oct 8th, 2018