Ksara Winery
I like to write about good wine, but I usually stick to California reds, with an occasional Chardonnay. (Okay, and I’ll uncork a Willamette Valley Pinot or a Tuscan Chianti every now and then!) But when I launched my WINOS Pick of the Week segment, I never imagined I would taste and enjoy a delicious red from Lebanon.
My husband and I recently made new friends through our daughter’s school, and we invited the couple (and their darling daughters) over for a dinner party. Our new-found friends, one of whom moved to the United States from Lebanon when she was 16, brought this wonderful Lebanese wine from Chateau Ksara for us to try. We were excited to sample this wine, totally new territory for us, and we openly acknowledged that California reds are our comfort-zone. That said, we were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful drinkability of this wine. I served it with a goat-cheese appetizer (read HERE for more information), and the flavors of the wine nicely complemented the flavors of the food. It certainly left us wanting more.
About the Chateau 2003: It was a tasty red wine from the first sip. I liked the berry flavors and the smooth texture. The Web site says the wine is good with red meat, and I agree. We followed the appetizers with healthy-sized Filet Mignons and a Tuscan white-bean dish. Click HERE to order the wine and have it shipped to the U.S.
About Ksara wine: Ksara wine is known as “the wine of Lebanon” and the winery is located in Beqaa, Lebanon. The official Web site can be found HERE.
All I can say is this… great wine, delicious food and new friends. What a wonderful evening!
- LTV Mom
Just trying to squeeze in some television between mothering, working and crashing.
Isn’t it great to stretch a bit and find something new? I couldn’t find a Calif Chardonnay in Edinburgh so the kind shopkeeper at “Oddbins” love that name, pointed me towards a French or a New Zealand. I bought both bottles (just to be on the safe side) and they were wonderful! Would have never done that here at home, as I tend to gravitate towards what I know. But when circumstances require, it’s fantasic fun to explore!
I’ve actually had a similiar experience with Ksara Chateau 2003 and good friends. Since then I’ve got the opportunity to taste it on several occasions. Isn’t it wonderful making new friends?