The story behind Dalton
Dalton Winery was founded in 1995 by Mat and Alex Haruni, a British father and son who planted their flag in Israel's Upper Galilee. The estate farms roughly 80 to 90 percent of its own vineyards, and the winery sits minutes from its primary plots, so fruit hits the crush pad before the midday heat does. That short trip is why the reds hold their structure.
Every Dalton wine is kosher for Passover, and the house fines with bentonite clay rather than animal agents, so the lineup stays vegan friendly. Both mevushal and non-mevushal bottlings leave the cellar. Alex Haruni received the Jewish Link Wine Guide Innovator Award for pushing modern viticulture in the Upper Galilee. We have poured these bottles in Commack for years.
Explore the Dalton range
Dalton covers four tiers, from easy table blends to single vineyard bottlings, across Cabernet, Merlot, Moscato and Mediterranean whites.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Moscato | Sweet Pink | About 11% ABV | Floral, lightly sweet, serve well chilled |
| Canaan White | White Blend | About 12% ABV | Crisp orchard fruit, roasted poultry, goat cheese |
| Merlot | Red Varietal | About 13.5% ABV | Plum and soft tannin, decant 30 minutes |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Varietal | About 14% ABV | Cassis, cedar, grilled steak and lamb |
| Alma Crimson | Premium Red Blend | About 14% ABV | Structured, dark fruit, roasted meats |
| Elkosh Shiraz | Single Vineyard Red | About 14.5% ABV | Volcanic soil, pepper, earthy fruit |
Which Dalton is right for you?
Dalton pricing climbs with the tier, and our shelf reflects that. The Pink Moscato is $11.99, an easy entry bottle for a sweet glass. Canaan White runs $18.98, the table white we hand people first. Step up to the varietal reds and the Merlot is $24.98 while the Cabernet Sauvignon is $24.99, both sitting in the core estate range. Higher tiers, the Alma blends and the single vineyard Elkosh Shiraz, move into the $25 to $100 band, and the flagship Matatia appears only in exceptional vintages. Buy Dalton online here and we will have it ready.
Firm structure stands up to brisket and roasted chicken without overwhelming the meal.
Low alcohol, floral and lightly sweet, chilled for a warm afternoon.
Crisp, food friendly and priced for a weeknight pour.