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
Rogov score 89
Wine Production: The wine comes from vineyards in the Upper Galilee and was harvested in early September. It was aged in 100% French oak barrels for less than a year.
Tasting notes: The Dalton Estate Merlot has classic, varietal characteristics of plums, cherries, cloves and homemade jam, balanced with subtle nuances of vanilla from the barrels.
Recommended serving temperature: 16-18° Celsius
Evaluation: Alcohol: 13.5% Total acidity: 5.5 pH: 3.34
Serving suggestion: A good Merlot like this can be drunk with lasagne, casseroles (also vegetarian), grilled meat, fire-roasted steak, or chicken.
==english==
Sourced from the vineyards of the Upper Galilee, the grapes for the merlot were selectively harvested in early September. After fermentation and frequent pumping over, for wetting the grape cap, the wine was pressed out and transferred into 100% French two to three year old barrels. The wine was stored in the barrels for just under a year.
Tasting notes: The wine is viscous and dark purple, it is showing classic varietal qualities of plums, cherries, cloves and homemade jam, balanced by subtle shades of vanilla from the barrel.
Food pairing: A good Merlot such as this can be drunk with lasagna, casseroles (meat or vegetarian), grilled meats and barbecued steaks or chicken.
