The Alma series was conceived as a series of high-end blended wines. 2009 witnessed the introduction of new wines to the Alma series, the Shiraz –Mourverdre blend, a classic Rhone style blend, brings a new dimension and flavour profile to Israel wines and is once again being pioneered by Dalton.

WINEMAKING:

The grapes were selectively picked in late September and early October. The grapes for this wine came from separate vineyard that were picked and fermented separately.

During fermentation the grape cap was pumped over several times a day to increase the depth of colour 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% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Mourvedre and 6% Viognier was made. The blended wine was allowed to mature for a further 2 months in oak. 

TASTING NOTES:

Alma Shiraz is a full-bodied wine showing rich earthy characteristics of leather and liquorice with underlying floral notes and wild raspberries. The wine is medium bodied with a rich silky finish.