Monthly archives: January 2017


Chateau Musar Hochar

Chateau Musar Hochar
Name:Chateau Musar Hochar
Type:Red
Country:Lebanon
Region:Bekaa Valley
Grapes:Cinsault, Carignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
Year:2012
Producer:Chateau Ghazir
ABV%:14

Gorgeous potent full bodied single vineyard blend made with low yield Cinsault. We had it with pan fried pheasant in red wine. I would suggest lamb steaks.


Viognier IGP Collines Rhodaniennes

Viognier IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Name:Viognier IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Type:White
Country:France
Region:Rhone
Grapes:Viognier
Year:2014
Producer:Yves Cuilleron
ABV%:13

Superb viognier with powerful dried apricot flavour but without the suggestion of slimy tinned fruit I’ve had with New World attempts.


Fleurie, Bouchard Père & Fils

Fleurie, Bouchard Père & Fils
Name:Fleurie, Bouchard Père & Fils
Type:Red
Country:France
Region:Beaujolais
Grapes:Gamay
Year:2015
Producer:Bouchard Père & Fils
ABV%:13.5

Delicious cherry flavoured gamay. Just perfect with roast beef even though I was planning a steak.