Wines made from Riesling grapes of Jerusalem
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Jerusalem.
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
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.