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Dalton Winery, Dalton, Israel, November 2006
In my quest to find a palatable red wine (see 101 in 1001 list), I've discovered the Dalton Winery in the Upper Galilee. My favourite is the Canaan red - which is actually their lowest-priced brand - described on their website as follows:
"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. Drink Now.
WINEMAKING:
Red Canaan is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Shiraz. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and fermenting. The color of the wine is extracted by a rigorous regime of pumping over and warm fermentation."
I visited the winery last Friday and went on a tour of the facilities (this is a fairly small winery). I was pleased to learn that the winery, in addition to producing some great wines, is socially committed to the area, purchasing their grapes directly from area growers, and choosing to employ locals over machines.
Posted by raptorgirl at November 13, 2006 01:17 AM