The Bekaa Valley in Lebanon is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with recorded vine cultivation dating back almost 6,000 years. Cradled between two steep mountain ranges, the valley sits in a rain curtain which limits the amount of precipitation the area gets each year but also keeps temperatures consistent and the ground richly fertile. One of the most famous wine-making houses in the Bekaa Valley is Chateau Kefraya, which dates back to 1946 and produces an eponymous red wine acclaimed the world over and much sought-after. Chateau Kefraya is rich and elegant; sometimes a a blend of French and Spanish grapes (Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Carignane, Mourvedre and Tempranillo) that thrive in the warmer Mediterranean climate of Lebanon, this wine is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah. Aged 24 months in French oak, the wine is deep, intense, super long, and incredibly opulent. The perfect alternative to a pricy California Cab or Bordeaux blend, its complexity will leave you thinking about it days after you drink it.