The best wines of Israel

Discover the best wines of Israel as well as the best winemakers of Israel and estates of Israel to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Israel and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Israel by region

Looking for a good wine of Israel among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Israel. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Israel with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Israel

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Israel

Red wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, saddle of lamb with herbs or duck parmentier.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Israel

On the nose the red wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Israel. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Israel

  • 2018With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.45/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Israel

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Israel.

Discovering the wine region of Israel

Israel is located in the western Part of the Middle East (or Near East), at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. The controversial borders of the modern Jewish state were created following World War II. Its wine industry has its roots in the late 19th century, but has expanded greatly in recent decades. Various varieties of "international" wine grapes have proven themselves in Israel's best Vineyards.

These include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay and even Gewurztraminer. There are also several members of the large Muscat family, which retains its historical ties to this part of the world. Alexandria, which gives its name to the ancient North African vine Muscat of Alexandria, is located 500 kilometers (315 miles) west of the Israeli capital, Jerusalem. Although small compared to most modern wine-producing nations, Israel's annual wine production has attracted attention from all corners of the wine world in recent years.

This is not only due to the development of New cooler Climate terroirs, such as the Golan Heights, but also to the quality approach of the country's wine producers.

Great white wines of Israel

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Israel

White wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of flemish carbonnade, baked sea bream or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Israel

On the nose the white wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Israel. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Israel

  • 2000With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Israel

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Israel.

Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah

Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).

Great sparkling wines of Israel

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Israel

Sparkling wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oven-baked veal cutlets, pork chops with mustard or rabbit with green olives.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Israel

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lime, lemon or white peach.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Israel

  • 2007With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Israel

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Moscato
  • Colombard
  • Sémillon
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Israel.

The word of the wine: Local wine

Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).

Great pink wines of Israel

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Israel

Pink wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, roast pork with mustard and honey or alice's rabbit.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Israel

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Israel

  • 2020With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Israel

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Barbera
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Israel.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

Great sweet wines of Israel

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Israel

Sweet wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of steamed salmon marinated in herbs, scallops on a bed of leeks or tiramisu (original recipe).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Israel

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or minerality.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Israel

  • 2004With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Israel

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Sémillon
  • Colombard
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Israel.

The word of the wine: Tannic

Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.

Great natural sweet wines of Israel

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Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Israel cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Israel at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Israel

Natural sweet wines from the region of Israel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, chicken breast franc comtoise or braised lamb with peppers.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Israel

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Israel. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Israel

  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.05/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Israel

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Tinto Cao
  • Koshu
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Israel

A wine route planned in the region of Israel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Israel.

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.

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