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Signature grapes
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Sub-regions
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Bottles to find
Judean Hills is a wine region of Samson, Israel.
Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Vines root into clay, limestone and terra rossa.
The climate is continental, running wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated and hills.
The region is known for red wine and white wine.
The named areas within are Jerusalem, Gush Etzion and Southern Judean Hills.
Pour them alongside roasted meats, grilled vegetables and rich pasta dishes.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Grapes planted here.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Syrah
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Noir
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Merlot
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Semillon
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Cabernet Franc
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Bottles to look for.
- Clos de Gat Har'el Syrah, Judean Hills, Israel
- Domaine du Castel C Blanc du Castel, Judean Hills, Israel
- Domaine du Castel Grand Vin, Judean Hills, Israel
- Domaine du Castel Petit Castel, Judean Hills, Israel
- Ella Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Judean Hills, Israel
- Ella Valley Vineyards Ever Red, Judean Hills, Israel
- Five Stones Vineyards 'Virtuous' Red Wine, Judean Hills, Israel
- Flam Winery Classico, Judean Hills, Israel
At the table.
- Roasted meats
- Grilled vegetables
- Rich pasta dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
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Jerusalem
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Gush Etzion
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Southern Judean Hills
Nearby regions.
Judean Hills: common questions
01.What grapes is Judean Hills known for?+
Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Judean Hills. Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Judean Hills make?+
Judean Hills produces red wine and white wine.
03.Where is Judean Hills?+
Judean Hills is a wine region in Israel.
04.What food goes with Judean Hills wine?+
Try roasted meats, grilled vegetables and rich pasta dishes.
05.How long does Judean Hills wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Israel, or the wider Samson guide.