In Southern Lebanon, Habib Karam’s childhood passions for aviation and viticulture converged, leading him to found Karam Wines in 2002 in Jezzine.
Press & News
Hear of us through the grape vine (pun intended) - Karam Wines’ compilation of press releases and news.
2024
2023
10May-2023
No need to research how to spend your time in Jezzine. Lebanon Traveler has it all mapped out for you. A visit to our winery is a must in your plans!
13Jan-2023
In a Harpers exclusive, Lebanese authority Michael Karam has released his 2023 Lebanon report.
2022
24Oct-2022
Wines News by Mr. Philip Mansour, CEO of All Star Wine Imports
27Sep-2022
QOOT Cluster's Journalist Karem Monzer: "Karam Wines has recently added a brilliant innovation to its line: Jezzignac, a grape-based Eau de Vie or the local version of Cognac."
15Jun-2022
Karam Wines' latest vintage of Touriga Nacional (2019) was reviewed by Steve Charters MW.
10Jan-2022
A feature of Karam Wines in IC Newsletter Fall/Winter 2021 by Isabelle Houghton
2021
28Sep-2021
Late Sep 2021, Karam Wines was voted the Best Vineyard in Asia & topped the charts at No.14 on the list. A win for the family and a win for Lebanon.
27Sep-2021
"A family tradition of harvesting grapes from vineyards turned into a passion for the art of wine-making, and thus the Karam family established Karam Wines.
23Sep-2021
An exclusive interview with Captain Karam (Owner & Winemaker) by Annahar News (local newspaper) in light of Karam Wines being named the Best Vineyard in Asia for 2021.
21Sep-2021
Chris Boiling from IWC Canopy states: "Karam is the highest new entry in 2021 World's Best Vineyard, coming in at number 14 – way ahead of Château Mouton Rothschild (36), Penfolds Magill Estate (37
2019
16Sep-2019
Mark Wiens, a reputable youtube food blogger, spends a full day in Jezzine and has lunch at Karam Wines.
31Aug-2019
On her visit to Lebanon, MW Natasha Hughes was impressed with what our wine industry had to offer, and even more so by Captain Karam's larger than life personality.
2015
13Jun-2015
Founder of Karam Wines, Captain Habib Karam, receiving the award of Special Prize Sommeliers in the awards ceremony of Citadelles du Vin 2015 (Bordeaux) for the white wine Cloud Nine 2013.
2014
04Apr-2014
“In with the New at Lebanon’s Wineries” an article by Beckie Strum was featured in The Daily Star.
2013
01Aug-2013
“Flying is a dry career - I can’t live without making wine,” says former show-jumping champion turned commercial pilot of 41 years service, Habib Karam.
31Jan-2013
Decanter magazine nominated Saint John as one of the top 5 red wines of Lebanon and awarded it a rating of 17/20.
27Jan-2013
Le Vin Parfait visits Karam Wines in Jezzine, South Lebanon and holds and interview with founder Captain Habib Karam. Watch the video and see what he has to say.
2012
30Sep-2012
An Interview with Captain Habib Karam.
01Jul-2012
Wine Journalist Mr. Tom Cannavan has a lot to say about Corpus Christi 2008 (Red Wine).
2011
29Nov-2011
In London, Oz Clarke, one of the UK’s most respected wine gurus said he was most taken with Lebanon’s unoaked wines, citing Maison from the Karam Wines as the standout bottle on the table that day.
11Jun-2011
Watch Tim Atkin (MW) present one of his 8 wine picks - Karam Winery's Cloud Nine - at the Discover Lebanon Masterclass at the LIWF with Lebanese wine expert Michael Karam.
2010
22Nov-2010
Ms. Fiona Beckett’s take on a Karam Wines signature dish of wild boar with cherry sauce paired with the renowned Corpus Christi.
24Sep-2010
“Captain Habib Karam is one of the characters of Lebanon’s wine Industry” said Harper’s - see what else they have to say!
08May-2010
“Have you ever had a winemaker take you around a tasting where none of his wines are on display that day?
2009
31Dec-2009
Karam Wines featured in Commerce Du Levant.
2008
2007
27Jan-2007
Karam Wines was featured in Decanter magazine. Despite the war that took place in Lebanon in 2005, Karam Wines was able to bring in the harvest.
2005
