While I still find Château Musar often inconsistent in quality, it remains arguably Lebanon’s greatest winery. The estate was founded in the 1930s by Gaston Hochar, who was succeeded by his son, Serge. The 1979 vintage was one of the first made by Serge, who sadly died earlier this year. I drunk this bottle in Hong Kong only last year, and it was a silky and pretty with dried berries and hints of cedar and flowers. The palate was medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins and a juicy finish. Fresh tobacco and wet soil. Drink now. 95 points
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