Clos Saint Thomas, 2008
Miel 2008
Miel 2008
Ripe Muscat grapes, the basis for sweet dessert wine, aged in small, used barrels. Muscat grapes have been growing in the Beqaa Valley for centuries, and Clos Saint Thomas produces two varieties: the miel (= honey) is sweet but lighter than the 'Délice', and pairs excellently with fruit desserts, puddings, cream, and cakes.
Meer over Clos Saint Thomas
Meer over Clos Saint Thomas
Wine estate of the charming Touma family from near Zahleh in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. The late father, Zahid Touma, had extensive knowledge of the grapevines in this area, although he primarily used them to make arak. After the civil war, daughter Nathalie and son Joe fully committed to winemaking, resulting in beautiful, authentic, and distinctive wines.
The fact that viticulture has existed here for several millennia becomes even clearer when you visit the Greek temple dedicated to the god Dionysus, just around the corner from this estate.