About
Welcome to Lebanese Fine Wines Ltd
At Lebanese Fine Wines, we are dedicated to providing the UK market with a comprehensive selection of premium Lebanese wines. With over a decade of experience in the drinks industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted supplier of exceptional wines since our founding in 2010. Based in West London, we pride ourselves on delivering quality and expertise to our valued customers.
Our mission is to offer not only a diverse range of wines but also the knowledge to help our clients choose the perfect products to suit their needs. Whether you are a passionate wine connoisseur or a curious newcomer, we are here to guide you in discovering the unique qualities of Lebanese wines.
Our Offerings
We source our wines from vineyards that often go unnoticed by larger chains, ensuring a unique and authentic selection. Our collection includes a variety of Red, White, and Rosé wines, as well as Lebanon’s iconic national drink, Arak. Each product is carefully curated to provide an exceptional experience for our customers.
Who We Serve
Our expanding customer base spans the UK, including restaurants, private clubs, and individual clients. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or stocking up for your establishment, we are committed to delivering top-notch products and service.
Browse our collection online or contact us by phone to explore the rich flavors of Lebanese wines.
History of Lebanese Wine
Lebanon’s winemaking tradition dates back over 5,000 years to the time of the Phoenicians, the ancient inhabitants of this region. Long before the Greeks and Romans cultivated their vineyards, the Phoenicians were tending vines, producing wine, and trading it with major cities across the ancient world. It was in this land that Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding of Cana.
The term “wine,” or Cherem in Phoenician, originates from a word describing the fermentation of grapes. For the Phoenicians, wine was not just a commodity but a cultural hallmark. Ancient Ugaritic poetry and epics extolled Lebanese wine, with particular praise for its divine origins. The Rapiuma writings describe Lebanese wine as nurtured by their god El, making it a drink fit for gods and kings. While earlier civilizations may have introduced the basics of winemaking, the Phoenicians perfected viticulture and oenology, elevating Lebanese wine to a prized status and an essential export.
Phoenician Canaanites were enthusiastic wine consumers and producers. The Bible recounts Melchizedek, the Canaanite King of Salem (Jerusalem) and Priest of the Most High God (El Elyon), offering bread and wine to Abraham. The prophet Ezekiel also refers to the wine of Helbon as a unique and cherished commodity. Historical and religious accounts suggest the village of Qana (Cana), near Tyre in southern Lebanon, as the site where Jesus turned water into wine—a town firmly rooted in Phoenician heritage.
Wine played a central role in Jewish Passover celebrations and continues to do so. It was also central to the Last Supper, the Passover feast shared by Jesus and his disciples, and remains integral to the Christian Eucharistic liturgy.
In antiquity, Greek wines could not rival the quality of Phoenician vintages. Most people diluted wine with water—often mixed half and half—making the opportunity to drink pure wine a rare and sacred experience. In some rituals, intoxication was viewed as a spiritual state, where individuals believed they could commune with deities. Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy, is thought by some scholars to have origins in the Middle East, the birthplace of winemaking and ecstatic worship practices. Similarly, wine played an important role in pagan rituals, where it was used to anoint idols.