Meet the Winemaker - a night with Joe Touma, Owner and Winemaker of Chateau St. Thomas

From tradition to innovation.
When Joe Touma started making wine on the ancient slopes of the Bekaa Valley, he had a goal in mind: Inherit from his father a long tradition of cultivating grapes, and innovate with some fresh ideas to raise Lebanon’s rank on the world map of wine. Join us to listen to his wonderful story, taste wines together with amazing food, and see how he revived Obeidy, an indigenous Lebanese grape variety, which was long lost in the ancient terroir of the Bekaa.

On that night, we will taste 5 wines around lots of food to nibble from:
Obeidy 2021, to dive in the story immediately, paired with some crunchy falafels, a light and simple pairing to kick-start our night.
Chardonnay 2020, to add some complexity, paired with fresh white cheese, honey and crushed walnuts.
Les Emirs 2016, to move on reds, paired with crispy strips of chicken shawarma with a delicious mayo-based sauce.
Chateau 2014, for bolder flavors, paired with beef Sajiyeh sautéed to perfection with onion strips and herbs.
Noor el Ain 2021, for a juicy and pink finish, paired with a moist date cake served with caramel date sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Seats are limited.
Location: The event will take place in 13C's upstairs room.
Date and time: Wednesday 5 July, starting at 7:30pm
Ticket price is 40JD.