Wines of the Levant : A Journey Through Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus

An ancient region, where wine has been produced for millennia and who's countries have experienced and continue to experience turbulent times, yet where wonderful wines are produced by keen artisans. This is the first guide to bring with wines of these countries together and explore their similarities and differences.

For the wine enthusiast and traveler, a guide to the vibrant wine culture, vineyards, and current viticulture practices of Israel, Lebanon, and Cyprus

The three Levantine countries of Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus all have internal divisions and external tensions but share a common thread of history and tradition. This book looks at what unites the society, history and culture of these three countries by examining them through the prism of wine. The three writers show how the message of the vine can make us smile, give us hope and bring us together; how the grape endures despite instability and conflict, corruption and extremism and finally how wine can be a glorious metaphor for the generosity of the human spirit. The book will interest not just students of wine and wine enthusiasts but also those interested in learning more about the culture and society of these three countries.
• Documents the revival of winemaking in three wine-producing countries that were at the center of wine production in the ancient world.
• The first book to bring the wines of the three most significant Levantine producers together to provide an expanded view of winemaking in the eastern Mediterranean.
• Authors’ friendship and common experiences of winemakers in the three countries provide an alternative view to the narrative of conflict and difference in this part of the world.
• Authors are all well-regarded authorities on the wines of their respective countries.
• Supported by color maps and photos.