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Is Lebanon the Most UNDERRATED Food & Wine Destination in the Mediterranean?
Lebanon is remarkable! It's one of the world’s oldest wine regions, full of resilient people, ancient winegrowing heritage, and fresh cuisine that rivals any gastronomy on the planet! Besides having a robust winegrowing history, the country’s Mediterranean climate and mountainous terrain produce a host of delicious, fresh wines, from crisp indigenous white grapes like Obeidy and Merwah to rich, spicy blends of Cabernet and Syrah. Plus, the food is some of the most flavorful in the world, and the people have a zest for life. Join Vince and his brother Brandon as they explore Lebanon’s history, culture, food, and wine!
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DESCRIPTION: Get ready to explore Lebanon, one of the world's most beautiful and misunderstood countries. We'll start this journey by speaking with British author and journalist Michael Karam at Le Chef restaurant over breakfast. This place was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain, and the awarma (lamb confit) with eggs and foul mudamas is not to be missed! Next, I'll head to the ancient Roman temple of Bacchus, a temple in Baalbek dedicated to the God of Wine. This temple is one of the most intact Roman temples in the world, and its scale is massive. Here, you'll learn about the history and geography of Lebanese winemaking. Next, I'll visit Château Ksara, the largest and oldest winery in Lebanon, before getting some succulent shawarma with my brother Brandon, who also came along on this trip! The grape segment will discuss the difference between old-world and ancient-world wines and Lebanese grape varieties planted, like Obeidy & Merwah, Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Syrah. We'll then visit the homey family-run winery Château St. Thomas, where winemaker Joe Touma single-handled proved that the grape variety "Obeidy" was native to Lebanon. After that, we'll head to IXSIR winery in the up-and-coming Batroun region to learn why Lebanese vines are often planted at high altitudes. The crew and I then headed for a night in Beirut, partying in its famous nightlife scene on Gemmayze Street. Our last winery visited is Chateau Musar, Lebanon's most famous and unique winery. I then gather all our producers for an epic dinner with Chef Maroun Chedid at Ritage Garden before having an emotional meeting with some of my distant family in Zahle. Get excited to see Lebanon in a way you never have before on this V is for Vino episode!
WINES FEATURED:
Château Ksara Merwah
Château Ksara Reserve du Couvent
Château Ksara Le Souverain
Château St. Thomas Obeidy
Château St. Thomas Rouge
Château St. Thomas Pinot Noir
IXSIR Altitudes White
IXSIR EL IXSIR
Chateau Musar White
Chateau Musar Red
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:10 Welcome Lebanon
00:04:15 Breakfast at Le Chef with Michael Karam
00:09:19 Geography & History at Baalbek
00:13:09 Vince and Brandon explore Baalbek
00:14:14 Château Ksara
00:21:19 Vino VIP
00:22:44 Grapes of Lebanon
00:26:05 Eating Shawarma with Brandon
00:27:24 Château St. Thomas
00:34:38 IXSIR Winery
00:41:34 visforvino.com
00:41:58 Party in Beirut
00:45:11 Chateau Musar
00:52:45 Dinner at Ritage Garden Restaurant
01:02:06 Outro
01:06:12 Credits
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bandofather
    @bandofather 39 хвилин тому

    What is an ancient world wine

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 18 хвилин тому

      They are wine regions that predate the Roman influence of vine planting, many of which are in far eastern Europe, and the Middle East. We actually talk about it in our Lebanon episode that we just released! Check it out when you have a chance, I think you’d like it!

  • @donkbonk5430
    @donkbonk5430 9 годин тому

    What I pulled from the video: Old world wines taste like dirt, have low alcohol, and are sour 😂

  • @CowboySomm
    @CowboySomm 22 години тому

    One of the best shows done by Vince. I agree with other comments, this is world class filming and story telling. Well done.

  • @MrsQ22
    @MrsQ22 День тому

    Wow interesting! Can’t wait to hear about the ancient world wines haha

  • @DGB149
    @DGB149 День тому

    Went to the FL as part of our honeymoon in 1981. Stopped at the then few wineries. Glenora Winery was our favorite then. Fast forward to 2023 and a visit to the area for a friend's daughter's wedding. We were so pleased that Glenora was still there and thriving. Of course it has grown as so many other wineries. The area is fantastic!

  • @mihajlomihajlovic1221
    @mihajlomihajlovic1221 День тому

    Hello , Since you haven’t listed Balkan countries nowhere (Ancient,Old,New)I recommend you comming in Serbia and try what it has to offer 🙂 p.s. Yugoslavia was in top 10 wine producers in the world 🙂

  • @Zunip182
    @Zunip182 День тому

    I love dirt

  • @WineLover77578
    @WineLover77578 День тому

    Great pairing! 👏👏👏

  • @fernandofreire4062
    @fernandofreire4062 День тому

    Great episode, one of the best for sure! In a world so devided, its great to see different wineries sharing a moment together.

  • @karenaouwad2697
    @karenaouwad2697 3 дні тому

    Beautiful documentary done with such elegance

  • @roberthaddad5785
    @roberthaddad5785 3 дні тому

    This is an amazing program. Thank you for such a wonderful, and informative show. The wine exploration is amazing.

  • @martinkhachatoorian1930
    @martinkhachatoorian1930 3 дні тому

    Hi Vince, great video! you did mention that weekend events are offered for purepy the foundational knowledge of becomming a sommelier, any that you recommend? hopefully in the los angeles region?

  • @elaaa6530
    @elaaa6530 4 дні тому

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on this platform.

  • @lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904

    these cave of wine were used by the Phoenicians , not by the Romans ,. the Romans and the Greek learned about the wine from the Phoenicians , and their sanctuaries were built by phoenician architects .. please do not discredit the Phoenicians and over credit the Romans . The Romans didn't come with an army of architect and scientist when they invaded our lands .. they came with brutal soldiers to destroy and steel

  • @lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904

    WINE was first produced by the Phoenicians ancestors of the lebanese people . the deity of wine - Bakhos - or Bacchus was the phoenician who invented it .. and now you can see many lebanese families still preserved his name as their own family name .. Bakhos or Bacchus got killed by the greek emperor who after tasting the wine got drunk , and thought he was poisoned by Bakhos so he ordered to kill him

  • @jaygemayel2665
    @jaygemayel2665 4 дні тому

    My Lebanon ❤️🇱🇧❤️ the land of the ancients. You Rock guys!!

  • @patriziacasagrande3833
    @patriziacasagrande3833 5 днів тому

    sparking wines are too sweet to go with food and not intend to go with food. they are more for dessert. recently they have become in fashion and so anything in fashion will be adapted. prosecco lol. in Veneto you will hear in described as the cokeacola of italy.

  • @Bibo1402
    @Bibo1402 5 днів тому

    Amazing!!! Thank You!!!

  • @lcollens
    @lcollens 5 днів тому

    Am I the only one who cannot stand to hear him butcher the word Lebanon?

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Nope, I can’t stand him either.

  • @Dan-departingin5mins
    @Dan-departingin5mins 5 днів тому

    I watched your video last year, and finally we’re headed to Chicago tomorrow! I’m re-watching to plan some stops.

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Summer time chi is the best!

  • @loofloof1441
    @loofloof1441 6 днів тому

    Israeli here. Wish we'll have peace soon, lebanon looks like a must visit🇮🇱🇱🇧

  • @jimzhang4849
    @jimzhang4849 6 днів тому

    As a Chinese wine snob I’m always fascinated by Musar’s unique delicacy. Hopefully I can visit this beautiful place one day!

  • @blaircalvin5025
    @blaircalvin5025 6 днів тому

    I just use the Contorno Sensory glass for everything. Good bowl size, shoter stem than a Zalto, so fits in a dishwasher more easily.

  • @Sandboxoverland
    @Sandboxoverland 6 днів тому

    Vince I love your stuff, you keep it fun and not stuffy. Do you have a wine club? You have mentioned it on some of your videos but I can’t seem to find it. All I see your members site. Mike

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 6 днів тому

      Hi Mike! Thank you! So we used to, hence why it’s in some of the older videos. However, we still occasionally sell wine packs from the episode through our partner retailer Back Room Wines. Vino VIPs get a discount, and sometimes the pack is only available to VIPs based on availability. The best way to stay up to date on these offerings is to sign up through for email list! 👍 (you can sign up bottom of our website).

  • @olgabelacosmo
    @olgabelacosmo 7 днів тому

    Amazing job! Finger Lake has been my favorite annual vacation spot for years, and yet thanks to you I discovered something new about this region.

  • @OliveOath
    @OliveOath 7 днів тому

    Hey! Cute wine channel i watch in the background while im doing studies for Somm exams you're not supposed to have me bawling my eyes out at the end 🖤 Beautiful episode

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Thanks! It was definitely and emotional one, and special for us!!

  • @Setanta69
    @Setanta69 7 днів тому

    Such a beautiful video. Kudos to you, and your crew! We should put Lebanon on the map as a prime wine country, and a culinary heaven. Love you!!

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much!

    • @Setanta69
      @Setanta69 5 днів тому

      @@visforvino No problem, so much love my brother!

  • @Zunip182
    @Zunip182 8 днів тому

    wow, what a tear jerker. Lebanon's wines have alwasys been a personal favorite of mine. This, cements it at the top in my heart

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Thank you, always good to hear from you!!

  • @annamelkonyan3621
    @annamelkonyan3621 8 днів тому

    Visit Armenia please 🇦🇲 one of the world's oldest lands where wine was made and continues to be produced🌟🇦🇲

  • @georgesderaawie1425
    @georgesderaawie1425 8 днів тому

    Waw so proud 🇱🇧❤️

  • @viniciusmagnoni6492
    @viniciusmagnoni6492 8 днів тому

    It's funny when people learn that half of Lebanese people are "White" and Christian. My Lebanese part of the family are green eyed blonde and catholic.

  • @viniciusmagnoni6492
    @viniciusmagnoni6492 8 днів тому

    My great grandfather was from Qoubayat, in the Northern Mountains.

  • @benneil9651
    @benneil9651 8 днів тому

    Would love to see a series on Australian and New Zealand wines and regions.

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      I’m definitely working on it. Hoping for 2025!

  • @AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns
    @AbdulazizAlAzmi-pu7ns 10 днів тому

    Thanks for the new video! I’m looking forward to seeing what other content you post! Always good to learn as much as you can!

  • @TonyS-cm9xk
    @TonyS-cm9xk 10 днів тому

    Very Nice!👌

  • @gusbayoud7075
    @gusbayoud7075 11 днів тому

    Isn’t it amazing what wine can do 🍷

  • @mcqueennewman3936
    @mcqueennewman3936 11 днів тому

    Big thanks to the Jesuits for the win Big thanks to the Turks for the arak .

  • @gusbayoud7075
    @gusbayoud7075 11 днів тому

    An episode full of mixed emotions like I’ve just tasted the best wine ever. Thank you V

  • @air1066
    @air1066 11 днів тому

    Lebanon always a beautiful and will remain beautiful because of its people

  • @sommelara5194
    @sommelara5194 11 днів тому

    Ciao Vince, we added Pio Cesare to the menu I work at, and need to learn more about the brand, and this is the best training video to watch, so well done. I sent the link to all the staff at the restaurant, LoCoco's Cusina Rustica in Santa Rosa, Ca. Amo questo video... Mille gracie!!! Salute!!!

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      So glad we could help. Would love to come visit one day!!

  • @edward3189
    @edward3189 11 днів тому

    Very well done

  • @treyck
    @treyck 12 днів тому

    Wet eyes at the ending! Phenomenal work as always!

  • @LynseySlater
    @LynseySlater 12 днів тому

    Hi Vince we love watching your videos. It has become our bedtime story. Sending love from the UK and Amsterdam 🍷🍾

  • @DimitarIvanov-fb6xe
    @DimitarIvanov-fb6xe 12 днів тому

    What an inspiring video material in terms of both Prosecco and Italy. As a bartender on the beginning of my journey let me express my gratitude and excitement about the educational and enjoyable experience that you provided us with. Can't wait to explore Italy and DOC wines on my own with the locals. Cheers sir <3 !

    • @visforvino
      @visforvino 5 днів тому

      Thank you, I’m so glad it helped: that’s why I started the show, to help with education!! 🙌🙌