Château Musar & Kabobs Wednesday Tasting

Please join us on Wednesday, March 19th, as we embark on an exploration of seven iconic wines from one of the world’s most noted wineries, Château Musar. This special tasting will be led by Master Sommelier, Josh Orr. 

Lebanese wine, with a history spanning millennia, is celebrated for its unique blends of international and indigenous grape varieties, particularly in the Bekaa Valley. The region is gaining global recognition, with prominent producers like Château Musar leading the way. Lebanon boasts a rich winemaking tradition, with evidence of wine production dating back to the Phoenician and Roman periods. The Bekaa Valley, known for its fertile soil and favorable climate, is a key wine-producing area in the country. This is one of our more important tasting and a beautiful way to explore one of the worlds great wineries.

We are also thrilled to be hosting our third tasting, in our food and wine series, for 2025. We will be featuring kabobs  from The Bar joon, another local favorite.

Limited to 40 Spaces. 

Wednesday March 19th

6:00-7:30

$20 

Led by Josh Orr, Master Sommelier

Director of Education Broadbent Selections 

And our friends at Bar joon

Chateau Musar Wines to be Enjoyed:

2014 Château Musar Blanc $95

2018 Château Musar Rose $50

2021 Château Musar Jeune Rouge $28

2021 Château Musar Levantine Rouge $32

2020 Château Musar Hochar Pere et Fils $39

2018 Château Musar Rouge $75

1997 Château Musar Rouge $210

French in origin, the Hochar family arrived in Lebanon in the 12th century. Serge Hochar (1939-2014) became Chateau Musar winemaker in 1959. He then spent 18 years perfecting the formula for the Chateau Musar Red and was chosen as Decanter Magazine's first 'Man of the Year' in 1984 for his dedication to producing superb quality wines during Lebanon's Civil War (1975-1990). The wines of chateau Musar are unique expressions from a country with an ancient wine-making culture, as vines have been cultivated in Lebanon for over 6,000 years.

In 2006, the Hochar family also obtained organic certification for some of its properties, making Chateau Musar the first winery in Lebanon to produce organic wine. The vineyards are planted at 1,000 meters above sea level in the Bekaa Valley in a wide range of gravelly soils over limestone subsoils. The plantings include Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, and Cinsault, as well as Grenache  and Syrah - all varietals that thrive in the valley's hot climate. The estate also produces a Chateau Musar white wine from a blend of Viognier, Vermentino and Chardonnay.