Raise a glass to something new

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Lebanon’s wine landscape has evolved continuously since the end of the civil war in 1990. There were only about five operational wineries at the time; today, Lebanon has 45 wineries, according to the latest count by the Union Vinicole du Liban, Lebanon’s official association of wineries—and some in the field place the figure as high as 50. This increase has opened investors’ and wine enthusiasts’ eyes to the potential that lies within a glass of Lebanese vino, and as a result, even more wineries are set to enter the market. Executive took a look at three wineries that launched their first vintage within the past few years to find out what motivated their owners to enter this business, and what they bring to this dynamic industry. Latourba Nestled deep in Saghbine, west Bekaa, with a view of Lake Qaraoun, lies Latourba winery. Latourba is the brainchild of Elie Chehwan, an