Fine Wines, Delivered to Your Door
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 proudly source our wines directly from vineyards, ensuring a unique and authentic selection for our customers. Our curated collection includes a wide variety of Red, White, and Rosé wines, as well as Lebanon’s iconic national spirit, Arak, and the country’s oldest and most beloved beer, Almaza. Each product is handpicked to deliver an exceptional and memorable experience, reflecting the rich heritage and flavors of the region.
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.
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.
The Ancient Legacy of Wine in Phoenician Culture
The Phoenician Canaanites were among the earliest and most enthusiastic producers and consumers of wine. Their reverence for wine was deeply woven into daily life, trade, and spirituality. The Bible recounts how Melchizedek, the Canaanite King of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) and Priest of the Most High God (El Elyon), offered bread and wine to Abraham a symbolic gesture that resonates through Judeo-Christian traditions to this day.
The prophet Ezekiel also praises the wine of Helbon, describing it as a prized and luxurious commodity. Another sacred reference ties the origins of wine miracles to Qana (Cana) a village near Tyre in southern Lebanon where Jesus is believed to have turned water into wine. This town lies firmly within the historical boundaries of Phoenician civilization.
Wine held a central place in Jewish Passover celebrations, a tradition that continues in modern times. It also formed the heart of the Last Supper, the Passover meal shared by Jesus and his disciples, and remains an essential element of the Christian Eucharist.
In antiquity, Phoenician wines were renowned for their quality, outshining even those of Greece. While most wine in the ancient world was diluted with water often in equal parts drinking undiluted wine was rare and often reserved for sacred rituals. In many traditions, intoxication was seen as a means to commune with the divine, a spiritual elevation. The Greek god of wine, Dionysus, associated with ecstasy and divine madness, is believed by some scholars to have originated in the Middle East a cradle of both winemaking and ecstatic worship.
Wine also featured prominently in pagan ceremonies, where it was used in libations and for anointing idols. Across cultures and centuries, wine has been more than a drink it has served as a symbol of divinity, celebration, and transformation.