Popped and poured; consumed over five hours. No formal notes. Big bottles and Musar are just a lovely pairing with the holidays and this 2016 “Hochar Pere et Fils” didn’t disappoint. Gorgeous old world aromatics with tart black fruits, rhubarb, pomegranate, horse blanket, clove, anise and earth with lovely structure. Balanced. Finish is super dry and earthy. Awesome with food. Last glass was best. Drink now with patience and through 2036.
Popped and poured; consumed over five hours. No formal notes. Big bottles and Musar are just a lovely pairing with the holidays and this 2016 “Hochar Pere et Fils” didn’t disappoint. Gorgeous old world aromatics with tart black fruits, rhubarb, pomegranate, horse blanket, clove, anise and earth with lovely structure. Balanced. Finish is super dry and earthy. Awesome with food. Last glass was best. Drink now with patience and through 2036.
Dec 25th, 2022This was brought to a gathering by a guest, opened and served immediately. The “Hochar Père et Fils” is often thought of as Chateau Musar’s second wine but it’s really just a different wine made in a similar fashion using grapes from a single vineyard and sees a little less time in oak. The lighting was really poor so I couldn’t really take any visual notes. A little funky and mostly red fruited, cherries, and spices. Some VA there for sure. The finish was long, medium+ tannin and acid. Balanced and quite the charmer. Lovely.
This was brought to a gathering by a guest, opened and served immediately. The “Hochar Père et Fils” is often thought of as Chateau Musar’s second wine but it’s really just a different wine made in a similar fashion using grapes from a single vineyard and sees a little less time in oak. The lighting was really poor so I couldn’t really take any visual notes. A little funky and mostly red fruited, cherries, and spices. Some VA there for sure. The finish was long, medium+ tannin and acid. Balanced and quite the charmer. Lovely.
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Grenache, Cinsault, Cab Sauv blend. Second label. Medium+ ruby color. Raspberry jam, cranberry jam, cherry raspberry pie,allspice, red licorice, rosemary, slightly VA but just the right amount!
Grenache, Cinsault, Cab Sauv blend. Second label. Medium+ ruby color. Raspberry jam, cranberry jam, cherry raspberry pie,allspice, red licorice, rosemary, slightly VA but just the right amount!
Oct 5th, 2023
Tash said “tastes exactly as I expected!” Dusty but juicy, cigar, concentrated cherry.
Tash said “tastes exactly as I expected!” Dusty but juicy, cigar, concentrated cherry.
Aug 21st, 2022
This is quite nice. The world needs more cinsault
This is quite nice. The world needs more cinsault
Sep 27th, 2021
Wine of Lebanon. Dry and medium bodied. Very good slightly chilled.
Wine of Lebanon. Dry and medium bodied. Very good slightly chilled.
May 1st, 2021
Smooth, juicy and good.
Dec 9th, 2020
Good funky earthy dirty red
Good funky earthy dirty red
Dec 6th, 2020
Zaytinya 2016 on 11/19/20 with Zubal $81.
Zaytinya 2016 on 11/19/20 with Zubal $81.
Nov 20th, 2020
Lots to love about this gem from Lebanon.
Very smooth on the front end with lots of ripe red berries.
Paired with steak with mushroom sauce, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes and onions.
Lots to love about this gem from Lebanon.
Very smooth on the front end with lots of ripe red berries.
Paired with steak with mushroom sauce, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes and onions.
May 11th, 2020
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
