Ancient Wines: Welcome to Canaan!

Canaan, one of the world’s oldest wine regions, spans present-day Lebanon and Israel, where winemaking dates back over 5,000 years. The region’s ancient vineyards supplied wine to Egypt and Mesopotamia, and biblical texts reference its deep winemaking heritage. This class explores that legacy through wines from Lebanon and Israel, highlighting how ancient techniques and terroir continue to shape modern production. Previous Tasting Sheets Ancient Wines First Flight 1. Domaine Vassiliou NV Retsina Of Attica 2. Affianes 2013 Belgeri, Ikaria Second Flight 1. Domaine Mercouri 2013 Estate Red, Peloponnese 2. Hatzidakis 2013 Mavrotragano, Santorini Third Flight 1. Chateau Ksara 2013 Réserve du Couvent 2. Tikves 2011 Barovo, Macedonia Fourth Flight 1. Kayra 2011 Öküzgözü, Elazığ