The Tishbi Vineyards Emerald Riesling 2024 is an off-dry Israeli white built for easy drinking, with the floral lift of Riesling softened by the rounder, gentler shape Emerald Riesling tends to take in warm climates. Kosher and mevushal, it is a bottle that can go straight from the fridge to the table without any fuss.

Aromatics lead with white peach, nectarine and orange blossom, backed by a touch of lychee and green melon. There is a light grapey character that keeps things friendly rather than austere.

The palate carries a gentle sweetness, more a cushion than a statement, with citrus acidity running underneath to stop it feeling cloying. Texture is soft and juicy through the middle, and the finish is clean, short and refreshing, leaving mandarin and a faint ginger spice behind.

Serve it well chilled with spiced chicken, sesame noodles, Thai salads or anything with chilli heat that needs taming. It also handles tricky plates like roast vegetables with tahini, and works as a glass on its own in the garden on a hot afternoon.

Drink the Emerald Riesling 2024 now and over the next two years, while the fruit is bright and the aromatics are at their most lifted.