Estate Sauvignon Blanc Fumé














Estate
Dalton wines share a common place and culture. Brought to you by the people of Dalton Winery, each of these wines was created with the utmost respect for our vineyards and the natural flavor of their fruits. We strive for sustainability throughout our vineyards, and minimize intervention during the entire winemaking processes, ensuring that the wine you taste is fruity and soft, as should be.
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Region
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards located in Kerem Ben Zimra and Safsufa in the Upper Galilee of Israel and Elkosh in the Western Galilee.
Winemaking
Fumé Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Several methods were involved in making this wine. Natural fermentation in large 500 liter barrels, inoculated fermentation in stainless steel tanks and some wines underwent secondary malolactic fermentation. Fumé Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Several methods were involved in making this wine. Natural fermentation in large 500 liter barrels, inoculated fermentation in stainless steel tanks and some wines underwent secondary malolactic fermentation.
Serving Suggestions
This wine is great with a whole host of dishes, including grilled or baked fish e.g. tuna, snapper or red mullet, Fumé Blanc is equally at home with roast chicken and will also sit comfortably besides spicy dishes such as Thai food.
Awards
Bronze Medal – Israel Wine Awards 2018
Gold Medal – Israel Wine Awards 2017
Bronze Medal – Decanter 2018
Tasting Notes
This is classic fumé style wine most suited to the Mediterranean climate. The wine is light with soft acidity combining the fruity aromas of citrus and guava together with a subtle toasty oak character.
Kosher
All Dalton wines are strictly Kosher Le Mehadrin and Kosher for Passover. They are under the supervision of the Merom Galil Rabbinate, Rabbi Yoseph Mishalil; Beit Din Yoreh Deya, Rabbi Shlomo Machpud; Rabbi Mordechai Ungar of Monsey New York and the Orthodox Union (OU).