[NSW] Masterful Musar – Lebanese History Through the Glass

Sommeliers Australia, in partnership with Negociants and Samuel Smith & Son, proudly presents Masterful Musar – Lebanese History Through the Glass.

Join us for a rare and compelling masterclass exploring the legacy of Château Musar, one of the world’s most distinctive and storied wine estates. Sommeliers Australia’s Hanna Brugnolli (Sahtein) is honoured to welcome Ralph Hochar (Château Musar) who will lead this immersive session and share a deeply personal perspective on Musar’s philosophy, heritage, and evolution.

This masterclass will explore the idea of ancient continuity in Lebanese wine—where tradition is not preserved in the past, but expressed dynamically in every vintage. From the influence of terroir in the Bekaa Valley to Musar’s unwavering commitment to authenticity and minimal intervention, the wines stand as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of Lebanese winemaking.

Through a guided tasting, gain insight into Château Musar as a benchmark for wine as cultural expression and living history. Alongside, a small curated selection of other Lebanese wines—producers whose global presence today owes much to the path Musar helped forge—offers a broader perspective on the evolution and future of Lebanese winemaking.

A must-attend for sommeliers and wine professionals seeking to expand their perspective on heritage, terroir, and the evolving identity of Lebanese wine.