Gatherings
Registration for Wine Tour with Vamos Todos
From Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2014
9:00am -> 5:00pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 2014
9:00am -> 5:00pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 2014
Lebanon is among the oldest sites of wine production in the world. The Phoenicians were instrumental in spreading wine throughout the Mediterranean in ancient times. Despite the many conflicts of the region, Lebanon has an annual production of about 600,000 cases of wine. Recently the sector has been witnessing an unprecedented growth. The number of wineries went from 5 in 1998 to over 30 nowadays.
Head to the heart of the most beautiful vine growing areas in the world in the Bekaa Valley. It provides the most suitable terrain for wine-growing. Both old and modern equipment are used to enlarge the assortment of produced wines.
Three Stops:
– The first stop will be in Domaine des Tourelles. Winner of many international awards, it is the second oldest winery, founded by Francois-Eugène Brun in 1868. Nothing but a visit to its yellow stone and cedar wood cellars can begin to unravel the mystery of this age-old family estate.
– The second stop will be in Clos St. Thomas. Clos St Thomas has won four gold and four silver medals at high profile international wine competitions. It is a family-run winery, you will visit it, learn about wine making and get to taste its exquisite wine.
After such a delightful experience in our prestigious wineries, it will be time for lunch. You will go to Hotel Massabki in Chtaura. It is a four star hotel, with vast gardens. You will also enjoy the swans and the water ponds. Lunch will be served with soft drinks.
– The last visit will be to Ksara. The name comes from ksar (or fortress) because the current winery was the site of a fortress during the Crusader era. The winery is the oldest one in Lebanon, dating back to 1857. The natural caves and underground network (2 km) that lie directly under Chateau Ksara estate serve as the place’s wine cellar. You will watch a documentary, visit the caves, and taste the wine.
Location: Bekaa Valley
Date: Saturday, Dec 13
Meeting Time: 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: In the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden.
Cost
80,000 LL per person including transportation, winery visits, insurance, lunch.
For more information or to make a reservation
79.115.001