Emerald Riesling
White wine grape variety
Also known as California 1139E29
Emerald Riesling is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lime, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Muller-Thurgau.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lime-green-apple fruit with floral lift.
- Check frame as low-tannin with lively but integrated acidity.
Confidence signals
- Emerald Riesling profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium plus acid anchor and lime lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California (United States) · Robertson (South Africa) · Mediterranean warm valleys (Israel)
- Classic styles: UC Davis white crossing of Muscadelle (#8182) and Grenache (#4461) developed for warm regions while retaining aromatic freshness · Floral citrus-white-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate-plus aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Emerald Riesling a red or white grape variety?
Emerald Riesling is a white wine grape variety.
What does Emerald Riesling smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Emerald Riesling include green apple, lime and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Emerald Riesling?
Documented tells for Emerald Riesling: Look for lime-green-apple fruit with floral lift and Check frame as low-tannin with lively but integrated acidity.
What is Emerald Riesling most often confused with in blind tasting?
Emerald Riesling is most commonly confused with Riesling, Muller-Thurgau and Muscadelle. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Emerald Riesling grown?
Classic regions for Emerald Riesling include California (United States), Robertson (South Africa) and Mediterranean warm valleys (Israel).