Dalton Alma Deep Red Rhone Blend Crimson Galilee Kosher 2021 750ml

Alma is a dark full-bodied lively wine showing generous aromas of cherries, plums and sweet dark fruits with a buttery palate offering essences of vanilla, cloves and green tea.
The grapes for this wine were picked and fermented in separate batches.

The wine was pressed out just before completing fermentation and Malolactic fermentation was encouraged, once completed the wine was racked into French oak barrels for 12 months, after which each parcel was individually tasted, the final blend was made and allowed to age for a further six months in small French barriques.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon from Zarit Vineyard.

20% Merlot from Kerem Ben Zimra.

10% Cabernet Franc from Eviatar Vineyard.

5% Shiraz from Elkosh Vineyard.

5% Grenache from Even Menachem Vineyard.

We think of this as Israeli Chateauneuf-du-Pape, tasted blind it will fool you!
Mike DeSimone writes:  Blackberry, cassis and toasted nut aromas emanate from the glass. There is a nice bright note of pomegranate underlying Mission fig, eucalyptus, dark chocolate, orange zest and caramel flavors. Luxurious tannins and well-balanced acidity stroll hand in hand into a lengthy finish. — Wine Enthusiast 94