A dry red wine with a difference. Consisting of: 55% Shiraz, 45% Grenache Noir A full-bodied wine, with earthy aromas of leather and licorice, floral notes of wild raspberries and a rich, silky finish.
Serving Suggestion: This wine goes well with dishes such as grilled meats, steak, hamburgers and fried chicken.
Manufacturer / Producer: Dalton Winery Merom Hagalil Israel
Growing area / region: Galilee - northern mountains / Upper Galilee (Galil)
Expansion / Sweetness: red, dry, kosher / red, dry, kosher
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol. contains sulfites
Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°Celsius
Evaluation: Alcohol content: 14.5% Total acidity: 5.8 pH: 3.45
During fermentation the grape cap was pumped over several times a day to increase the depth of color and levels of extraction of the wine in the gentlest way possible. Before completing fermentation the wine was pressed out, and the free run wine was separated and used to make this wine. Malolactic fermentation was then encouraged and when completed the wine was racked into new and one year old French oak barrels for 12 months. Once the aging was complete, each parcel was individually tasted and the final blend of 82% Shiraz 12% Mourvedre and 6% Viognier was made. The blended wine was allowed to mature for a further 2 months in oak.
