Château Kefraya
Les Coteaux Red Blend
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
2016 vintage. Back label states Syrah and Marselan, website says also Cabernet Franc, so not sure about the Cabernet Franc. Altitude 100 meters. Named after the first Kefraya wine (1979), this is a highly seductive wine, with ripe slightly jammy black cherries and spices, more Southern than Northern Rhône Syrah in style. What it lacks in complexity it makes up in charm. Great value at less than 13 euro.
2016 vintage. Back label states Syrah and Marselan, website says also Cabernet Franc, so not sure about the Cabernet Franc. Altitude 100 meters. Named after the first Kefraya wine (1979), this is a highly seductive wine, with ripe slightly jammy black cherries and spices, more Southern than Northern Rhône Syrah in style. What it lacks in complexity it makes up in charm. Great value at less than 13 euro.
Jun 13th, 2020
Nice surprise in our Lebanese Taverna dinner. Quite a nice blend. May pick some more up next time I’m at the LT Market.
Nice surprise in our Lebanese Taverna dinner. Quite a nice blend. May pick some more up next time I’m at the LT Market.
Apr 20th, 2022
A full bodied red blend (Cabernet France, Syrah, Cinsault, etc.), which held up to the Middle Eastern spices. An excellent bottle for under $20!
A full bodied red blend (Cabernet France, Syrah, Cinsault, etc.), which held up to the Middle Eastern spices. An excellent bottle for under $20!
Aug 23rd, 2019
It’s no Musar but this is a nice wine from the Bekaa Valley. Mix of Syrah, Marselan, Cinsault, etc. Deep red in the glass. Well balanced, tannins a bit chewy and the oak pokes the slightest bit. But good purple fruit and a nice finish with decent acid. Good pairing with food at Zahav in Philly.
It’s no Musar but this is a nice wine from the Bekaa Valley. Mix of Syrah, Marselan, Cinsault, etc. Deep red in the glass. Well balanced, tannins a bit chewy and the oak pokes the slightest bit. But good purple fruit and a nice finish with decent acid. Good pairing with food at Zahav in Philly.
Sep 12th, 2018Great structure with long-lastning tannins. Oak, dark berries.
Great structure with long-lastning tannins. Oak, dark berries.
Oct 22nd, 2017
Mineral with depth. Excellent with lamb.
Mineral with depth. Excellent with lamb.
Apr 8th, 2017