Dalton Canaan White (OU Kosher) 2016
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Dalton is about savoring life's moments. Making the most of time spent with friends and family. Dalton lets you turn routine into ritual…simple into special. They invite you to enjoy their wines in each of these moments, and add pleasure to everyday life.
Dalton wines are made of high-quality grapes meticulously grown and harvested from their own vineyards planted in the Galilee region. The winegrowing process is led by their team, which includes winemaker Guy Eshel, viticulturist Nahum Nave and their proprietor, Alex Haruni. Assisted by international wine and viticulture consultants, they continuously strive towards maintaining a sustainable approach and bringing forth an authentic Dalton spirit.
They produce four series of wines, each with its distinct sources of inspiration, flavors, characteristics and market positions. Offering unique and diverse experiences for a wide range of target audiences, their wines embody the Dalton essence, signature winemaking style and regional influences, while maintaining a distinct level of individuality.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
With a rich history of wine production dating back to biblical times, Israel is a part of the cradle of wine civilization. Here, wine was commonly used for religious ceremonies as well as for general consumption. During Roman times, it was a popular export, but during Islamic rule around 1300, production was virtually extinguished. The modern era of Israeli winemaking began in the late 19th century with help from Bordeaux’s Rothschild family. Accordingly, most grapes grown in Israel today are made from native French varieties. Indigenous varieties are all but extinct, though oenologists have made recent attempts to rediscover ancient varieties such as Marawi for commercial wine production.
In Israel’s Mediterranean climate, humidity and drought can be problematic, concentrating much of the country’s grape growing in the north near Galilee, Samaria near the coast and at higher elevations in the east. The most successful red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, while the best whites are made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Many, though by no means all, Israeli wines are certified Kosher.