'So-called' wine expert
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Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:46 pm
Jerusalem, Israel
does anyone feel that the various regions of Israel have sufficiently distinct character
Isaac Chavel wrote:How does one look at an Israeli signature wine? One approach is the wine/varietal that succeeds best in Israeli climate and terroir. Another, the wine/varietal that reflects the region as a whole --- say, Mediterranean. Third, the wine/varietal that is most popular internationally. Fourth, the wine/varietal that Israelis drink.
My guess is that everyone obviously considers the first three. Does anyone consider the fourth?
Another question: With all the talk of climate and terroir, does anyone feel that the various regions of Israel have sufficiently distinct character, and second, if yes, are the differences successfully expressed in the wines?
I do see some difference between 'northern' (Galil and Golan) wines versus Judean hills wines, with the northern wines being more 'new world' with big fruit and the Judean hills wines more restrained and 'old world'.
The Judean hills also seem to produce especially robust Merlots (such as Ella Valley and the Petit Castel).
The Judean hills also seem to produce especially robust Merlots (such as Ella Valley and the Petit Castel).
What do you all think - is Syrah the grape of Israel?
'So-called' wine expert
1513
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:46 pm
Jerusalem, Israel
lewis.pasco wrote:What do you all think - is Syrah the grape of Israel?
The 2nd most exciting development is that we are very close to having a (small scale, at least) revival of grape varieties and clones that truly are Israeli native, or at least historical to make some wines from... DNA identification from seeds from ancient wine making vats and storehouse areas and matching them to current "wild" vines from nearby places is getting closer and closer to "positively" identifying a few vines as being the same as those used to make wines in Israel thousands of years ago...
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