Château Kefraya
Bekaa Valley Red Blend
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Not sure about the exact blend, but it's 3 grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It would be interesting to know the percentages, as this wine somehow reminds me of an old Bandol. The spiceness and rusticity are quite Mourvèdre- like. It's lighter on its feet than expected, thanks to the fresh acidity and relatively low alcohol (13% abv). This could be the high altitude effect (1000 meters). In any case this wine has a distinctive character, and a certain complexity. If the tannins would be a bit more fine-grained, this would deserve a higher score. In any case, it's a nice food wine, probably at its peak and more than decent value at 28 euros in 2020.
Not sure about the exact blend, but it's 3 grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It would be interesting to know the percentages, as this wine somehow reminds me of an old Bandol. The spiceness and rusticity are quite Mourvèdre- like. It's lighter on its feet than expected, thanks to the fresh acidity and relatively low alcohol (13% abv). This could be the high altitude effect (1000 meters). In any case this wine has a distinctive character, and a certain complexity. If the tannins would be a bit more fine-grained, this would deserve a higher score. In any case, it's a nice food wine, probably at its peak and more than decent value at 28 euros in 2020.
Apr 3rd, 2020medium to full bodied, easy to drink
medium to full bodied, easy to drink
Apr 24th, 2017
Ruby colour with a purple shade this one displays plum fruit as well as cassis and blackberry fruit. Medium bodied with a soft texture. It's at the tipping point of its lifespan, so decant and drink it now.
Ruby colour with a purple shade this one displays plum fruit as well as cassis and blackberry fruit. Medium bodied with a soft texture. It's at the tipping point of its lifespan, so decant and drink it now.
Aug 5th, 2016
