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Get to know: Château Oumsiyat ‘Cuvée Membliarus’ Assyrtiko 2024

Bright, citrussy and floral, it’s a seriously refreshing white.

Tasting Note

This is Assyrtiko like you’ve never tasted it – grown high in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley where Mediterranean freshness meets mountain minerality. Subtle white peach and lemon blossom on the nose lead to a vibrant palate full of citrus zest, gentle spice and a flinty mineral edge. Crisp, clean and mouthwatering with a lovely saline lift on the finish.

Top food pairings:

• Grilled prawns with lemon and garlic
• Halloumi and courgette skewers with herbs
• Goat’s cheese tart

Kate Says

“Assyrtiko might be best known from Greece, but this Lebanese version is a revelation – super fresh and mineral with a lovely citrus drive. A brilliant sunshine wine, especially with seafood or mezze-style plates.”

Producer Info

Château Oumsiyat is a family-run winery in Lebanon’s historic Bekaa Valley. Winemaker Joseph Bou Sleiman combines generations of local know-how with modern techniques to create wines that feel both rooted and contemporary. Cuvée Membliarus takes its name from a Phoenician governor of Santorini – a nod to the Greek origins of the Assyrtiko grape and its ancient Mediterranean ties. The family’s 78-hectare estate sits over 1,000 metres above sea level, where cool nights and warm days shape wines with vibrancy, balance and finesse.

How it’s made:

• 95% Assyrtiko, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
• Grown at 1,000m altitude on calcareous clay soils
• Manually harvested at optimum ripeness
• Cool fermented in stainless steel at 14–16°C
• No malolactic conversion for maximum freshness

Good to know:

• Region: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
• Style: Crisp, dry white
• ABV: 12.5%
• Closure: Nomacorc (recyclable)
• Vegan: Yes
• Organic: No

Why we love it:

It’s a refreshing twist on Assyrtiko from one of Lebanon’s most exciting producers. Great value, food-friendly and seriously easy to love.