Ixsir "Altitudes" Lebanon White Blend 2018
Varietal:
White Blend
Color:
White
Country/State:
Lebanon
Newsletter Wines:
March 2020 Newsletter
89
Our Score
(3/2020) Maintaining some of the northern hemisphere's highest altitude vineyards, at up to 1800 meters, this unusual white blend is crafted in the Batroun Hills of Lebanon. A blend of 40% Obaideh, 40% Muscat and 20% Viognier, this wine's personality is perhaps best described as a mash-up of Greek Moscofilero and Argentine Torrontes. There is a significant floral charateristic, with salty citrus-tinged peach and a touch of marzipan. The palate maintains good acidity, fitting into the "smells sweet, drinks dry" category that we love so much. A tremendous value, this is an excitingly novel and exotic wine!
