The Dalton Winery, near Kerem Ben Zimra, is set in the beautiful green, mountainous country of the Upper Galilee, five kilometers from the Lebanese border, overlooking Mount Hermon.
Established in 1995, Dalton is one of the few family owned wineries in Israel. The Haruni family moved from London to Israel with the vision of developing industry in the long neglected area of the Upper Galilee.
Dalton started with humble beginnings in a back yard in Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra, producing 20,000 bottles of white wine. Today Dalton produces close to 600,000 bottles, of premium and super-premium reds and whites, in its state-of-the-art facility. Dalton exports extensively throughout the world.
About the region
Dalton Winery and its vineyards are located in an exclusive
area of the Upper Galilee (Merom Hagalil). The vineyards of
Kerem Ben Zimra reach an altitude of between 800 - 900
metres above sea level. This volcanic plateau combining high
altitude, optimum soil conditions and a unique climate
provide the ideal conditions for growing grapes in Israel.
The cold winters provide an essential dormant period for the
vines, while hot summer days with cool summer nights enable
the grapes to mature at a steady rate, factors which allow
us to grow excellent grapes for excellent wines.
Dalton is the only winery situated in this area, and can boast that it is one of the only wineries in Israel located minutes from all its vineyards. The proximity to the vineyards allows the winemaker to constantly monitor the vines throughout the year and, closer to vintage, decide the optimal time for harvest, it also ensures that the grapes arrive in the winery immediately after harvesting and do not have to suffer the indignity of traveling many hours in the midday sun, before they are processed.
Since the establishment of the Dalton,
the Upper Galilee area has been transformed into a
successful mainstream tourist destination. Surrounded by
beauty and history, the Dalton Winery is close to a wide
variety of attractions, many of great religious and
historical significance. The area is distinctively
picturesque, offering views of the surrounding vineyards,
the Hula Valley and the snow-capped Hermon Mountain.
Visitors are most welcome.
World famous blended wines, which need no
introductions.
Simply open and drink with any occasion.
CANAAN
WHITE
An easy drinking semi-dry wine abundant in fruity and floral aromas combined with crisp citrus and tropical fruit character, and well balanced acidity.
SERVING:
A good accompaniment to fish, seafood dishes, chicken or pasta dishes with cream based sauces.Gold, Tasters Guild International, USA
CANAAN
RED
This Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz blend is an easy drinking red wine with spicy forest fruit flavours, low tannins and a hint of vanilla. This is a wine with very few pretensions.
SERVING:
Particularly suitable for Mediterranean cuisine, and a good accompaniment to pasta, pizza, poultry, moussaka and mixed grills.Bronze, Tasters Guild International, USA
Safsufa wines are premium wines blended by our winemakers to bring out the best characteristic of the fruit. They are also mevushal.
Named after one of our vineyards where all the three varieties grow, the Safsufa series currently contains three wines: A barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon, a crisp fruity Sauvignon Blanc and a very limited production (100 cases) of barrel aged Shiraz.
Cabernet Sauvignon was barrel aged for neatly a year in a mix of French and American barrels it is a dark, rich and well-balanced wine, showing characteristic Cabernet Sauvignon forest fruit qualities such as currants, berries and mint, which are complemented very well with subtle vanilla flavors of the barrels.
Shiraz, a new wine to the Dalton portfolio, was barrel
aged entirely in new American barrels for around 12
months. It is dark almost black in colour with an
intense nose of black fruit, plums, berries and
liquorice. The wine has soft integrated tannins and a
long finish.
Sauvignon Blanc was lightly barrel aged up to two
months, before bottling, it is a crisp and refreshing
wine with tones of tropical and citrus fruit.
SAUVIGNON
BLANC / CHARDONNAY BLEND
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes were selectively hand picked to create this classic sauvignon blanc style wine most suited to the Mediterranean climate. The wine is light with a crisp acidity combining the fruity aromas of citrus and guava together with a grassy sauvignon character.
SERVING:
This wine is great with a whole host of dishes, including grilled or baked fish e.g. tuna and snapper or a Sushi meal. It is equally at home with roast chicken and even Chinese food.KASHRUT:
Safsufa Vineyards wines are Kosher and Kosher for Passover, Mevushal, and under the strict supervision of the OU and Rabbi Mordechai Ungar of New Square NY
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
A dark, rich and well-balanced wine, showing characteristic Cabernet Sauvignon forest fruit qualities such as currants, berries and mint, which are complemented very well with subtle vanilla flavours of French Oak.
SERVING:
This wine goes particularly well with grilled meats, steak, hamburgers and also roast chicken.KASHRUT:
Safsufa Vineyards wines are Kosher and Kosher for Passover, Mevushal, and under the strict supervision of the OU and Rabbi Mordechai Ungar of New Square NY
ESTATE SERIES
Beautifully balanced varietal reds
and whites for immediate enjoyment,
yet complex enough to improve with age.
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
Dark, rich and well-balanced, showing characteristic Cabernet Sauvignon forest fruit qualities such as currants, berries and mint, which are complemented very well with subtle vanilla flavours of French Oak.
SERVING:
This wine goes particularly well with grilled meats, steak, hamburgers and also roast chicken.Gold, International Eastern Wine
Competition, USA
Silver, Tasters Guild International, USA
Bronze , Finger Lakes International, USA
MERLOT
The wine is viscous and dark purple, it is showing classic varietal qualities of plums, cherries, cloves and homemade jam, balanced by subtle shades of vanilla from the barrel.
SERVING:
A good Merlot such as this can be drunk with lasagna, casseroles (meat or vegetarian), grilled meats and barbecued steaks or chickenGold, Tasters Guild International, USA
Silver, Tasters Guild International, USA
Silver, Tasters Guild, Consumer Wine Judging, USA
FUMÉ
BLANC
Sauvignon Blanc Fumé: This is a classic Mediterranean style wine, light and crisp, with a fruity aromas of citrus and guava together with a subtle toasty oak character.
SERVING:
Great with a whole host of dishes, including grilled or baked fish e.g. tuna, snapper or red mullet, equally at home with roast chicken and even Chinese food.Gold, Tasters
Guild International 2000
Silver, International Eastern Wine Competition, USA
Bronze, Tasters Guild, Consumer Wine Judging, USA
SHIRAZ
Dark, almost black in colour, the nose is intense with black fruit, plums, berries, liquorices, and pepper tones, with soft integrated tannins and a long finish. A very concentrated wine with a long aging potential.
SERVING:
An elegant fruity wine which emphasizes the fruit over the barrel, undertones of melons pears and honey integrate harmoniously with the more savory and toasty notes of the oak.89 Points, Wine Spectator
Silver Medal, Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2001
Bronze Medal, Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2004
Double Gold Medal, Best of Show, Tasters Guild International
2001
Bronze Medal, Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2002
Gold Medal, Eastern Wine Competition (USA) 2002
FUMÉ
BLANC
Barbera is a deep purple colour, the nose is intense with raspberries, rose petals and sweet confectionary. The wine is medium bodied with a refreshing acidity and has soft and velvety finish.
SERVING:
Barbera is one of the most food friendly wines. Low tannins in the wine will not overpower food. The acidity in this wine complements many foods. Any meal with a tomato sauce is a perfect match with Barbera.89 Points, Wine Spectator
Made from
select grapes from our finest vineyards,
these are Dalton’s flagship wines.
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON RESERVE
Impressive Cabernet characteristics and
full of forest fruit and vanilla characters. The depth of
colour and complex aromas give an excellent indication of
what this wine currently has to offer, and how it will
develop in the bottle. Long on the palate and is smooth and
deeply satisfying.
* A premium wine to be enjoyed at leisure.
SERVING:
This wine is particularly suitable for heavier meals, for example roast beef, leg of lamb or lamb chops. For the vegetarians out there we could recommend you drink this wine with a heavy winter stew with lots of aubergines and tomatoes, alternatively you could drink the wine alone and just enjoy a truly excellent wine.Bronze, Sommelier, Israel
Silver, Kad HaYayin, Israel
Bronze, Finger Lakes International, USA
Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, USA
Silver, International Wine Competition, England
CHARDONNAY
RESERVE
The delicate manner in which this wine
was made have given this wine a harmonious balance of fruit
such as apples apricots and melons, together with a mild
buttery vanilla toasty character received during its period
in barrels.
SERVING:
A great wine and an ideal accompaniment to smoked meats or fish, grilled chicken or fish, or alone as an aperitif before dinner.88Points, Wine Spectator
Silver Medal, Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2001
Bronze Medal, Chardonnay du Monde 2002
Gold Medal, Eastern Wine Competition (USA) 2002
Bronze Medal, Chardonnay du Monde (France) 2004
Double Gold Medal, Best of Show, Tasters Guild International
(USA) 2001
SAUVIGNON
BLANC RESERVE
This is a crisp fruity wine with a medium body and long palate. It is a wine that is characterized by tropical fruit characters of grapefruit and pineapples.
SERVING:
A good accompaniment to baked fish dishes, grilled tuna, veal and grilled chicken.88Points, Wine
Spectator
Silver Medal, International Wine and Spirit Competition,
London, 2002
Gold Medal, Somellier Competition, Israel, 2002
MERLOT
RESERVE
The Merlot is a dark, rich wine, with sweet fruit and soft tannins, showing the classic varietal qualities of plums and cherry jam, combined with the subtle spicy shades of toffee and vanilla from the barrels.
SERVING:
Can be drunk with lasagna, casseroles (meat or vegetarian), grilled meats and barbecued steaks or chicken or enjoyed on its own.Bronze, Sommelier
Competition, Israel
Bronze, International Wine Competition, England
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