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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Emerald Riesling is a white grape variety, and it traces back to California, USA.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for grapey and floral.
The regions that matter for it are San Joaquin Valley and Galilee.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Emerald Rizling, 1139 E29 and Riesling/Rizling Izumrudnii.
At the table it suits fried zucchini, tahitian raw fish and middle eastern lentil soup.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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San Joaquin Valley
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Galilee
Read →Food pairings.
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fried zucchini
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Tahitian raw fish
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Middle Eastern lentil soup
Also labelled.
Emerald Rizling, 1139 E29, Riesling/Rizling Izumrudnii.
Bottles to look for.
- Barkan Vineyards Classic Emerald Riesling, Israel
- Hai 'Ely' Emerald Riesling, Galilee, Israel
- Mony Vineyard Classic Massada Emerald Riesling, Judean Hills, Israel
- Tishbi Vineyards Emerald Riesling, Carmel Mountain, Israel
Emerald Riesling: common questions
01.What does Emerald Riesling taste like?+
Emerald Riesling tastes of grapey and floral. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Emerald Riesling from?+
Emerald Riesling originates in California, USA.
03.Where is Emerald Riesling grown?+
The key regions for Emerald Riesling are San Joaquin Valley and Galilee.
04.What food pairs with Emerald Riesling?+
Pour it with fried zucchini, tahitian raw fish and middle eastern lentil soup.
05.What else is Emerald Riesling called?+
Emerald Riesling is also labelled Emerald Rizling, 1139 E29 and Riesling/Rizling Izumrudnii.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.