Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tasting- Chateau Ksara reserve du Couvent

Château Ksara Reserve du Couvent 2009 (6 bottle case)
Name: Chateau Ksara Reserve du Couvent
Variety: blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah
Region:Bekaa
Country: Lebanon
Year: 2009
Price: $15

Winery Review: Château Ksara Reserve du Couvent was described by Fiona Beckett in the Guardian, January 2011, as "An intensely fruity blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah that would be great with Middle Eastern or Moorish lamb stews".

My Review: On the nose this wine possess elements of vegetation, soil, and earthiness.  On the palate the blend lends itself to hints of plum, but is difficult to find any other components or characteristics in this wine.  I don't typically like blended wines and perhaps its because it makes it difficult to detect individual flavors and aromas.  I would have preferred a Lebanese wine made with indigenous grapes found from Lebanon.

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