2005 Dalton Canaan (Mevushal / Kosher) Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz

Dalton Winery is located in the Upper Galilee region of North Israel, in close proximity to the Lebanese border.  Miraculously the vineyards and winery were not scathed by the 70 rockets that fell in the area during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon Conflict.  Despite the risks, the winery maintained dedicated to the vineyard during the harvest, geared up with helmets and flak jackets.  

The winemaking team have close ties with Australia.  Chief winemaker, Naama Mualem joined Dalton in 2002 after graduating from Roseworthy in Adelaide.  Naama works closely with Australian born and educated international wine consultant, John Worontschak.  Worontchak is a graduate of Charles Sturt University with experience with some of the big names of the industry, Penfolds and Hugel of Alsace, France.

Tasting Note:This is a Kosher wine suitable for Passover.  Medium body.  Brick red crimson colour with crimson mauve hue.  Top notes of cedar followed by light toasted oak, cigar box and cassis, showing dominant Cabernet fruit character.  The palate delivers flavours of ripe plum followed by a hint of mulberry and spice – showing ripe fruit flavours.  Fine grained, soft tannins in excellent balance.  Long aftertaste of spice, blackcurrant and liquorice.
Cellar 3-4 years (2009-2010)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%