Vint Wine Podcast
The Vint Wine Podcast, a production of Vint Marketplace, offers an insider’s look into the world of wine and spirits through engaging interviews with renowned writers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, winemakers, and growers behind some of the world’s most celebrated wines. Hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller guide listeners through thought-provoking stories and expert perspectives—helping you deepen your knowledge about the wines you love, while gaining rare access to an industry typically reserved for insiders.
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Vint Wine Podcast
Five Questions with Chateau Musar's Marc Hochar
In this episode of Five Questions, we sit down with Marc Hochar of Château Musar, Lebanon’s most iconic winery. He shares the story behind their high-altitude vineyards in the Bekaa Valley, the use of both indigenous and French varieties like Obaideh, Merwah, Cinsaut, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and why their wines are built to evolve over decades. We also explore the philosophy behind Musar’s age-worthy reds, and the importance of time in unlocking their character.
Marc reflects on standout vintages such as 1998 and 1983, what inspires him outside Lebanon, and the emotional connection that shapes how he experiences wine. He also looks ahead to the next generation of the Hochar family, as they prepare to carry on the estate’s singular legacy.
Episode Highlights:
• Château Musar’s high-altitude vineyards in the Bekaa Valley
• French and indigenous grapes: Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Obaideh, Merwah
• How time and evolution define Musar’s wines
• Why 1998 and 1983 are standout vintages
• The future of Musar under the next Hochar generation
🎧 Listen now and discover what makes Château Musar one of the wine world’s true originals.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast
00:19 Five Questions with Mark Hoja
00:52 Mark Hoja's Vineyards and Varieties
01:27 The Essence of Chateau Musar Wines
02:23 Inspirations Beyond Lebanon
03:33 Memorable Vintages
05:03 Current Market Recommendations
06:13 Future of Chateau Musar
06:55 Conclusion
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