Palestinian Wine (West Bank / Cremisan) | Palestine
Hebron Hills (Khamr Al-Khalil) GI Wine Guide
The Biblical grape — ancient, earthy, rooted in the oldest wine culture on earth
Dabouki, Baladi, HamdaniServe 15–17°CAge 5–12 years
Typical colourMedium ruby
Overview
The Hebron hills (Al-Khalil) are mentioned in the Bible as the source of the giant grape cluster brought back by Moses' spies from the Valley of Eshkol — so large it required two men to carry on a pole. Viticulture here is among the world's most ancient. Today small-scale Palestinian producers are reviving heritage varieties and ancient terracing practices on these high limestone slopes, producing wines of extraordinary historical resonance.
In The Glass
Colour
Medium ruby
Nose
Fig, Pomegranate, Dark cherry, Wild thyme and Rock rose.
Palate
The Biblical grape — ancient, earthy, rooted in the oldest wine culture on earth. Generally medium-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.
