Musar is Lebanon's most famous winery and one of the wine world's true originals. Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar in the Bekaa Valley, it built an international reputation from a country almost absent from the fine-wine map — becoming the defining ambassador for Lebanese wine. Its long-lived, complex reds are unlike anything else, which is exactly why they're so revered.
What makes Château Musar's story remarkable?
Under Serge Hochar, winemaker from 1959, Musar continued producing throughout Lebanon's civil war (1975–1990), missing only a couple of vintages during the worst of the fighting — a feat that made it a symbol of resilience. Serge was named Decanter's first-ever Man of the Year in 1984, and the family still runs the estate today, farming organically.
How much is delivery?
UK delivery is free on orders over £125. For smaller orders, standard delivery is £3.99 for a single bottle (2–4 business days). Faster 1–3 business day delivery is priced by order size:
1 bottle — £3.99
2–3 bottles — £6.99
4–6 bottles — £7.99
7–12 bottles — £8.99
13+ bottles — £15.99
What is your returns policy?
We offer a 365-day return policy — a full year to return unopened bottles, which is far longer than most independent merchants. To be eligible, items must be unopened, unused and in their original packaging. Return postage is arranged by you (we recommend a tracked service), and once we've received and inspected the return we'll refund your original payment method within five business days. Sale items and gift cards can't be returned.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Every order is packed in specialist wine packaging built for safe transit, so breakages are rare — and fully covered when they do happen. If anything arrives damaged, take a few photos and send them to hello@vinoshop.co.uk. We'll send you a return label and get a fresh replacement on its way as soon as the return reaches us. No fuss.
Do you offer free local delivery?
Yes. If you're within 10 miles of our Winscombe shop, delivery is free on orders over £49, or £3.99 below that — usually within 1–3 business days.
Can I collect my order in person?
Yes — collection from our Winscombe shop is free. Choose local pickup at checkout and we'll email you when your order's ready, usually within about four hours (the next day if you order late in the day or after hours). Bring your order confirmation when you collect.
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