The Winebow Group hosted a pairing dinner with Lebanese winemaker Sami Ghosn at Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen in West Hartford on January 30. During the “From Lebanon to West Hartford” dinner, guests enjoyed a six-course “meshta” or feast, paired with six wines from Massaya Vineyards in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon, including Massaya Rosé 2016, Massaya Blanc 2016, Le Colombier 2016, Massaya Terrasses de Baalbeck 2012, Massaya Gold Reserve 2010 and Massaya Arak NV.
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- Bottles of the Massaya Terrasses de Baalbeck 2012 and the Massaya Gold Reserve 2010.
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- Massaya Winery Founder Sami Ghosn personally tested every bottle of wine served at the dinner.
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- Sami Ghosn (center) with Dorjan and Mira Puka, Owners, Doro Restaurant Group.
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- Sami Ghosn talks with Tom Simpson and Susan McQuade, Brand Manager, Winebow.
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- Michael Giardino, Doro Restaurant Group Beverage Director, with Sami Ghosn and Susan McQuade, Brand Manager, Winebow.
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- Jacob Studenroth, Owner of Wise Old Dog in West Hartford, with Susan McQuade, Brand Manager, Winebow.
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- Susan McQuade with Frank Haas, Sales Manager, Winebow.
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- Sami Ghosn with Jason Vocke, Massaya Brand Manager, Winebow.
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- The showcased Massaya wines at Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen in West Hartford.
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- Massaya Terrasses de Baalbeck 2012.
Photos by Nick Caito.
