OBEIDI 2016
OBEIDI 2016
Dry White Wine
Grape Varieties Obeidi (100%)
Vintage 2016
Notes
A full-bodied delicately fragrant dry white wine made from Obeidi, a native grape variety of Lebanon, sourced from several old vineyards in the Zahle region. Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, it offers a floral/resiny aromatic profile of lavender, orange blossom, anise & mastic accompanying the fruity/nutty flavors of quince, white peach, orange peel, pomelo, marzipan & hazelnut. Long lingering finish
Label: Near Eastern mosaic to indicate the origin of the wine: Lebanon, the colors are based on the aromatic profile of the grape variety and the wood texture indicates that the wine has been oaked
Maturation 15 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol Level 13% Vol
Food Pairing
Aperitif, Cold cuts, Grilled fish and seafood, Lebanese Mezze, Light cheese - Goat cheese, Pasta, and pizza, Strong cheese - Roquefort - Blue cheese
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2019- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: International Indigenous Grape Varieties Trophy. "A great wine with a difference".
2019- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London, England: 96/100 Gold Medal. "A great wine with a difference".
2019- Frankfurt International Trophy, Germany: Silver Medal.
2019- Los Angeles International Wine Awards, USA: Silver Medal.
2019- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Seal of Approval.
2020- Sommeliers Choice Awards, San Francisco, USA: Silver Medal.