The Dalton Winery (Hebrew: יקב דלתון) was founded in 1995 by members of the Haruni family who moved to Israel from England.[1] The chief winemaker is Guy Eshel, who replaced Na'ama Sorkin in 2015.[1] The winery releases wines under several labels, and beginning with the 2006 vintage the winery released wines under the Matatia label, destined to become the company's flagship brand, with wines released only in select vintage years as judged by the winemakers.[4] Current production is about 850,000 bottles annually.[4]

Dalton Winery
LocationDalton, Israel
Coordinates33°01′03″N 35°29′28″E / 33.0176°N 35.491°E / 33.0176; 35.491
Wine regionGalilee
Other labelsMatatia, Alma, Canaan
Founded1995 (1995)[1]
First vintage1993[2]
Key peopleGuy Eshel, Na'ama Sorkin
VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Barbera, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier, Muscat (grape)
DistributionGlobal
Tastingfree for members, 15 NIS for everyone else[3]
Websitewww.dalton-winery.com
Red canaan
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Introduced2010
Alcohol by volume 14%
ColourRed
FlavourSlightly
IngredientsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Shiraz
WebsiteRed canaan - Dalton Winery
White canaan
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Introduced2010
Alcohol by volume 12.2%
ColourWhite
FlavourSweet
IngredientsSauvignon Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria and Chardonnay
WebsiteWhite Canaan - Dalton Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 13.5%
ColourRed
FlavourRich
IngredientspH – 3.58%
WebsiteCabernet Sauvignon - Dalton Winery
Shiraz
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 14.7%
ColourRed
FlavourSlightly
IngredientsShiraz grapes, pH – 3.67%
WebsiteShiraz
Merlot
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 13.7%
ColourRed
FlavourSlightly
IngredientsMerlot grapes, pH – 3.40%
WebsiteMerlot - Dalton Winery
Shiraz Reserve
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 14.6%
ColourRed – Nearly black
Ingredients90% Shiraz, 10% Viognier Loveland, pH – 3.6%
WebsiteShiraz Reserve - Dalton Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 14.3%
ColourRed
IngredientsCabernet Sauvignon grapes, pH – 3.57%
WebsiteCabernet Sauvignon Reserve - Dalton Winery
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 13.5%
ColourGreenish – Nearly clear
IngredientsSauvignon Blanc grapes, pH – 3.57%
WebsiteSauvignon Blanc Reserve - Dalton Winery
Viognier Reserve
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 13.8%
ColourWhite
IngredientsViognier grapes, pH – 3.33%
WebsiteViognier Reserve - Dalton Winery
Rosé
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 13.5%
ColourPink
FlavourSlightly sour and tingling
IngredientsCabernet Sauvignon grapes, pH – 3.45%
WebsiteRosé - Dalton Winery
Moscato
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 6%
ColourWhite
FlavourSlightly sweetish
IngredientsMuscat of Alexandria grapes, pH – 3.2%
WebsiteMoscato - Dalton Winery
Matatia 2006
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Introduced2006
Alcohol by volume 13.8%
ColourRed – Nearly black
IngredientsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, pH – 3.68%
WebsiteMatatia 2006 - Dalton Winery
Zinfandel
TypeWine
ManufacturerDalton winery
DistributorHacarem
Country of origin Galilee, Israel
Alcohol by volume 15%
ColourDark purple – Nearly black
FlavourSlightly sour and tingling
IngredientsZinfandel grapes, pH – 3.5%
WebsiteZinfandel - Dalton Winery

References

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  1. ^ a b c "About Dalton". Archived from the original on 2012-06-29.
  2. ^ Rogov, Daniel (May 27, 2009). "A Small Winery with a Big Reputation".
  3. ^ "Come & Visit". dalton-winery.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-11.
  4. ^ a b Rogov, Daniel (2012). The Ultimate Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wine. p. 204.
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