Dalton Winery Dalton is a small family owned winery. It began operation in the summer of 1995. The first vintage which took place in makeshift premises produced about a 20,000 bottles of mainly white wines, which were sold mostly at the cellar door. From these humble beginnings and following a concerted investment plan involving the planting of new vineyards and the building of a state–of–the–art facility, the winery has grown to the point where today Dalton produces some 750,000 bottles of top quality wines that are sold all over the world. Keep Reading... Barbera Dalton winery | Israeli wine Introduction: Barbera is an Italian varietal which is very popular in the Piemonte region of North West Italy. The wines made from barbera usually have a deep red colour are medium bodied and have a refreshing level of acidity. The Vineyards: The grapes for this kosher wine come from our Safsufa vineyard, in the Upper Galilee which is located in Keep Reading... Cabernet Sauvignon Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: The grapes were selectively picked in late September and early October. During fermentation the grape cap was pumped over several times a day to increase the depth of colour and levels of extraction of the kosher wine in the gentlest way possible.  Before completing fermentation the kosher wine was pressed out, and the free run wine was separated and used to m Keep Reading... Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Safsufa Vineyards, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: The grapes for this kosher wine were harvested in late September early October 2004 After secondary fermentation the kosher wine was transferred to two and three year old French and American oak barrels, where it was allowed to mature for nearly a year. Once ready the kosher wine was blended and bottled for your enjoyment.  This quality wine has undergone the Keep Reading... Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Meron Vineyard, Dalton winery | Israeli wine For many years one vineyard in the Dalton portfolio has consistently proven itself to be exceptional. The kosher wine made from this site is most singular in character and of exceptional quality. As a way of celebrating its 10th Anniversary Dalton has decided to release a special edition of the kosher wine as a “Single Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, in a limited release of 6500 bottles.Keep Reading... Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2003 Dalton 10th Anniversary Wine, Dalton winery | Israeli wine This kosher wine was released as a fitting close to our 10th anniversary celebrations, it is a blend of 50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot from the vineyards of Kerem ben Zimra, which was allowed to mature for over a year in the bottle before release. Winemaking: This kosher wine was blended from special batches selected for their concentration of colour, tast Keep Reading... Dalton Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine The Vineyards:  These grapes for this kosher wine came from the vineyards of Kerem Ben Zimra, located in Ramat Dalton in the highlands of the Upper Galilee. Dalton is a basalt plateau at altitude of 850 meters above sea level, which is beginning to be recognised as one of the premier growing regions of Israel Winemaking: During fermentatio Keep Reading... Dalton Chardonnay Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine The Vineyards: The grapes were picked by hand towards the end of August. After minimum skin contact the must was pressed and allowed to settle. Alcoholic fermentation was started in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was completed in new French oak barrels and where the kosher wine was left to mature on its gross lees, and was stirred (battonage) a regular basis. The Keep Reading... Dalton Merlot Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: Merlot sourced from the vineyards of Kerem Ben Zimra, was selectively harvested in late September and earlyOctober. After a warm fermentation and traditional cap wetting methods the kosher wine was pressed out and racked into new French oak barrels.  After the completion of malolactic fermentation the kosher wine was stored in the barrel for just over o Keep Reading... Dalton Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine The Vineyards: The grapes were picked in two lots (the first before the fruit had fully ripened in order to capture the aromatic nature of the Sauvignon Blanc and the second to bolster the sugar content) at the beginning of August.  Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling.  Only the free run juice was used to make this wine. Red Keep Reading... Dalton Shiraz Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine The Vineyards: The Grapes for the reserve shiraz grow at an altitude of 700 meters, in vineyards located in the foothills of Mount Meron and Kerem ben Zimra. As shiraz is a very vigorous variety, much attention is paid Keep Reading... Dalton Viognier Reserve Reserve Series, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Reserve Series A blend of the finest wines made from select grapes from our finest vineyards, these are Dalton's flagship wines. Winemaking: The grapes were picked by hand towards the end of August. After minimum skin contact the must was pressed and the free run juice allowed to settle. Alcoholic fermentation was started in stainless steel tank Keep Reading... Fume Blanc Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: Fumé Blanc is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes which were selectively hand picked at  the beginning of September 2004. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling. Once alcoholic fermentation had finished the kosher wine was racked onto Chardonnay lees and allowed to mature "sur lie" in French barrels for approximately 3-4 mont Keep Reading... Merlot 2005 Meron Vineyard, Dalton winery | Israeli wine During the 2005 vintage one vineyard produced a wine of exceptional quality, the grapes from this kosher wine came from the Meron Vineyard. The Meron vineyard is located on the northern slopes of the vineyard at an altitude of 720 meters where the mainly chalky soil provides a unique terroir. Winemaking: The grapes were selectively picked by hand in l Keep Reading... Merlot 2003 Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: Sourced from the vineyards of Kerem Ben Zimra, the grapes for the merlot were selectively harvested in late September and early October. After a warm fermentation and frequent “rack and return” for wetting the grape cap the kosher wine was pressed out and transferred into 80% French and 20% American two to three year old barrels. The kosher wine was store Keep Reading... Moscato Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: The grapes were hand picked towards the end of September once the grapes had fully ripened. Our intention was to make a low alcohol, light, fruity and effervescent wine. Once crushed and chilled the must was allowed to remain on skins for the best part of 24 hours when it was then pressed out and the juice allowed to settle. Slow cold fermentation was Keep Reading... Red Canaan Safsufa Vineyards, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: Red Canaan is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Shiraz and 20% Merlot. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and fermenting. The colour of the kosher wine is extracted by a rigorous Keep Reading... Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Safsufa Vineyards, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: Sauvignon Blanc grapes were selectively hand picked at the beginning of September 2004. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling. Once alcoholic fermentation had finished the kosher wine was racked into French oak barrels for a short period  (one month) and then made ready for bottling. Tasting Notes This Keep Reading... Shiraz Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: The grapes were in the winery within minutes of being picked, where they were immediately crushed and sent for fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The kosher wine was fermented over ten days during which time the juice was mixed with the skins several times a day, this allows maximum colour extraction from the grapes. After pressing the kosher wine Keep Reading... Unoaked Chardonnay 2003 Dalton winery | Israeli wine The Vineyards:  These grapes for this kosher wine came from the vineyards of Kerem Ben Zimra, located in Ramat Dalton in the highlands of the Upper Galilee. Ramat Dalton sits on a basalt plateau at altitude of 850 meters above sea level, and is recognised as one of the premier appellations of Israel. Winemaking:  The grapes were hand picked at Keep Reading... White Canaan Safsufa Vineyards, Dalton winery | Israeli wine Winemaking: White Canaan is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and White Riesling. Picked in the early hours during the month of September 2000 from the vineyards of Kerem Ben Zimra. The grapes were immediately processed and chilled at the winery. The juice was cool fermented in stainless steel tanks leaving some residual sugar. Following fermentation the wines we Keep Reading...