Wines of Lebanon

Michael Karam and Norbert Schiller’s latest collaboration is a follow-up to the award-winning Wines of Lebanon (2005), in which the pair take us on another journey through the vineyards of Lebanon. They chart a history of winemaking that began with early man and which, over the next 7000 years, witnessed the convulsions of a region central to the story of humanity, meeting the people who epitomize a proud tradition, sharing their challenges, triumphs and tragedies. This book also highlights the development of an industry from one that operated in isolation, part of a rural and religious tradition, to one that has adapted to a global industry while coping with conflict and instability.

Wines of Lebanon: The Journey Continues is both a wine guide and a cultural history. Extensively illustrated, it is a valuable reference for all wine enthusiasts and those with an interest in the Middle East. For the Lebanese, wherever they may live, the book also serves as a cultural touchstone, connecting them with a proud and unique heritage.

‘Michael’s writing and Norbert’s beautiful images capture the very essence of what it means to be Lebanese,’ says Librairie Antoine Chairman, Sami Naufal. ‘So in this respect it is much more than a wine book; it is a celebration of a nation.’

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