Top 100 wines of Jerusalem

Discover the top 100 best wines of Jerusalem of Jerusalem as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Jerusalem and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Jerusalem

Judean Hills around Jerusalem, Israel's most dynamic region (~27% of vineyards). Mediterranean climate cooled by breezes, terra rossa over limestone. Signature reds: deep Cabernet Sauvignon (cassis, blackberry, cedar, maquis herbs), supple Merlot (plum, cocoa), peppery Syrah, airy Pinot Noir. Whites: chiselled Chardonnay (citrus, flowers, hazelnut butter), zippy Sauvignon, ample Sémillon.

Revived since 1980, world references (Castel, Tzora).

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Jerusalem

wines from the region of Jerusalem go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of polish goulash, leg of lamb in a casserole or oriental stuffed vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Jerusalem

On the nose in the region of Jerusalem often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Jerusalem is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.