Château Oumsiyat, ‘Cuvée Membliarus’, Bekaa Valley, Assyrtico

Passion and heritage has been passed down through the Bou Sleiman family for four generations. When Joseph Bou Sleiman took over the reins at Château Oumsiyat, he blended respect for local tradition with modern techniques to craft contemporary wines. A passionate vine grower, Joseph also built a modern winery in the village of Mtein, where he creates wines that are a fusion of Old World and New World. The grapes are grown in the 78-hectare vineyard, situated at over 1,000 metres elevation in the beautiful Bekaa Valley, between Mount Lebanon to the west and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains to the east. Cuvée Membliarus is named after the Phoenician Governor of Santorini. The vineyard is cultivated with respect for the environment and the grapes are manually harvested at optimal maturity. Subtle aromas of white fruits and flinty mineral notes are framed by a delicate floral character. Linear, with bright citrus flavours on the palate with a wonderfully refreshing and mouthwatering finish.