Mersel 'Lebyani Abyad'

$28.00
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Ainata > Bekaa Valley > Lebanon, 2021

Merwah (indigenous Lebanese varietal), with Sauvignon Blanc

Have you ever tried Lebanese wine? This wonder, made by rad producer Mersel, is mostly Merwah from 150 year old vines, farmed organically, planted above 5000 feet! Literally the definition of heroic viticulture. After a three week fermentation on the skins, it’s blended with Sauv Blanc in 1 LITER format for an enticing, but not too funky orange wine perfect for a variety of food pairings. Mersel was founded by two mothers, with the support of their husbands. The idea was to experiment with unique tastes and showcase to the world that women, children and families can work together to produce something distinctive. They’ve been proven right with that attitude.

Ainata > Bekaa Valley > Lebanon, 2021

Merwah (indigenous Lebanese varietal), with Sauvignon Blanc

Have you ever tried Lebanese wine? This wonder, made by rad producer Mersel, is mostly Merwah from 150 year old vines, farmed organically, planted above 5000 feet! Literally the definition of heroic viticulture. After a three week fermentation on the skins, it’s blended with Sauv Blanc in 1 LITER format for an enticing, but not too funky orange wine perfect for a variety of food pairings. Mersel was founded by two mothers, with the support of their husbands. The idea was to experiment with unique tastes and showcase to the world that women, children and families can work together to produce something distinctive. They’ve been proven right with that attitude.

Blend: Merwah (70%), Sauvignon Blanc (30%)

ABV: 12.5%

The Story: Lebanon is among the oldest places for wine production in the world. Today Mersel continues this legacy with the same passion that the Phoenicians had centuries ago, exporting to the world best quality wine from the land of the cedars. Lebanese people are warm and hospitable, they open their hearts and homes and welcome those around them. Mersel wanted to create wines that fit with the Lebanese character, wines that are for everyone to enjoy, and wines that help local farmers. Their philosophy is to keep it simple - wines are made naturally, with very little or no sulfites. Wines are organically farmed, unfiltered and unfined, resulting in simple fermented wine. With a strong message of social justice Mersel Wine goes beyond production to reach others through giving back to our society. The brand values focus on empowering women, being all-inclusive regardless of sex, ethnicity, status, religion or background.

The Abyed Sauvignon Blanc picked first week of August, partially destemmed, partially pressed, free-run juice added back on skins in stainless tanks. Punch down occurs twice daily. It ferments for three weeks at 17 degrees celsius. An additional two weeks of maceration is done. Merwah is harvested in the first week of October, it goes a slow ferment on skins for three weeks. It is then pressed and blended with the Sauvignon Blanc. The wines go through MLF naturally, they are racked twice before being bottled in late spring.

Personality: A light amber color with an aromatically rich nose round and lush like sliced fresh apples slightly drizzled in honey and dredged in sea salt, with a fresh mineral finish. Surprisingly delicious.

Harmony: Enjoy on any hot day (or not), on any occasion, by itself or with Mediterranean fare. One could spend hours contemplating the label collage.