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CHATEAU MUSAR – THE STORY OF A WINE ICON

Knowing about Chateau Musar takes more than a sip or a glassful, however fascinating the taste of that wine might prove to be. To know Chateau Musar takes an understanding of terroir, of natural winemaking, of human nature and of history.
The story of Musar’s survival during the Lebanese civil war of 1975 to 1990 is well documented. It was a formative time for the wine and for its creator, Serge Hochar, who was only just beginning to trust his grapes (as he famously said) to ‘become what they wanted to be’. From 1975, he had no choice. They were harvested when the shelling paused; their transit to the winery took as long as avoiding militia check-points permitted (sometimes days), and winemaking could only happen when the coast road was clear and Serge could reach the winery.
And yet the war is only a tiny part of the history that makes Musar wines what they are. Lebanese heritage, charted right 4,000 years ago to Phoenician times, has had a dramatic influence on the way the vine is grown in Lebanon. The Phoenicians were the first to cultivate the vine professionally and to trade wine internationally; they then taught the Greeks their oenological skills, and earned the admiration of the Romans for their links to market.
Due to the limited stock of the back vintages we are initially releasing just 30 tickets, after that we will release open a reserve list for another 15 guests.
For a chance to taste this legacy with Jane Sowter, MD Chateau Musar book now Tickets are £20 per person.
Showcase

Join us for our Christmas showcase tasting up stairs at Fredricks in our very own tasting room overlooking the picturesque roof tops of the Heritage Triangle Courtyards.
We have selected 40 of our favourite bottles for the festive table. With guest producers and the chance to walk away with a magnum of champagne.
Starting at 6pm we hope to recreate the festive-feel of our sell out Norwich Cathedral annual showcase but in the heart of Diss. Book early to avoid disappointment.
For group bookings & corporate tickets available. Please contact info@fredricksfinefoods.com for availability.
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Wine Launch
Get the first chance to try our collaborative wine project. Last September we guerrilla-harvested Juliette’s Burtson vineyard and sent the fruit to Chris Wilson of Gutter & Stars Urban Winery in Cambridge.
The resulting rosado field blend was then pouched in recycled eco-pouches and is ready for it’s first public appearance.
Join us, for a walk through the process from vineyard to glass and along the way try some of the wines that inspired this journey.
Arrive after 6:30pm for a glass of Fiasco, Pet Nat. The tasting will start at 7pm and take you through four or five different rosado styles as we discuss some of the alternative packaging on the market.
Each ticket holder will receive a pouch from our inaugural vintage.
Huge thanks to the following people: Juliette (Crown Vines, Grower) Chris Wilson (Gutters & Stars, Wine Maker) HarperWells (Merchant) Bullards Gin (Eco Pouches) Oak Villa Gin (Decanters) Norfolk Gin (4.5 litre BIBs – bag-in-box)
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Experience Wine Ticket
Date : 27th March 2020 @ 5:30pm
Location : Norfolk House Courtyard in the Heritage Triangle, Diss
Price : £15
Join Juliette at Fredricks Fine Foods, Diss and HarperWells of Norwich for an early evening of canapés and wine pairing. Chef Patron, John Atkinson will prepare six canapés to match a flight of wines selected by Sam Howard of HarperWells. Why not finish work and head to Norfolk House Courtyard in the Heritage Triangle, Diss for 5:30pm. Enjoy a glass on arrival and five further wines selected by HarperWells one of the UK’s Top 50 Independent Wine Merchants.
