- Also known as the California date, the Medjool is one of the worlds most popular date variety. - With a thick outer-skin and deep brown colour, it is easy to identify with its large elongated shape and pointed end. Plump, moist and luscious, it has a distinctive caramel taste with hints of vanilla flavour. - Their exterior has a wrinkled appearance. This variety of date is known as a soft date. Other varieties have a drier texture. Medjool dates have a sweet, caramel-like flavor with a hint of cinnamon and honey mingled in.