The Judean Hills Quartet, formed of (l-r) Eli-Gilbert Ben-Zaken of Domaine du Castel, Eran Pick MW of Tzora Vineyards, Doron Rav Hon of Sphera and Golan Flam of Flam Winery came to London this week to promote their wines and the Judean Hills region near Jerusalem in Israel at a tasting and lunch held at 67 Pall Mall.
The region is planted with 300 hectares of vines and while the terroir is diverse in terms of altitudes and aspects, its terra rossa over limestone soil is largely uniform. Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc have found a natural home here, as have white grapes Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Syrah has emerged as one of the star red varieties in the region, while barrel fermented and aged Chardonnays are also showing real promise.
