Dalton Unoaked Chardonnay (OU Kosher) 2017
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A fruity wine with well-balanced acidity, bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavors, especially peaches, apricots and a little melon, this wine offers a new and exciting facet to Chardonnay in Israel. The wine is designed for immediate consumption and not meant for extensive cellaring.
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.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
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.