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 · Robertson · Mediterranean warm valleys
- 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, Robertson and Mediterranean warm valleys.