Dalton Winery

Galilee

Dalton Winery was founded in 1995 by the Haruni family — father and son Mat and Alex Haruni, who relocated to Israel from England — to develop the high-altitude Upper Galilee as a premium wine region. It is an estate winery, farming roughly 80 hectares across 11+ vineyards at 650-900 m elevation and producing on the order of 850,000-1,000,000 bottles a year. Alex Haruni is proprietor and CEO, and Guy Eshel has been chief winemaker since 2015. Dalton works with a wide range of grapes and ranges: the everyday Canaan series, the Bordeaux-style Alma blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc), and the small-batch experimental Asufa series, launched in 2020 as the winemaker's creative expression. The flagship is Matatia, a Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Bordeaux-style blend first released with the 2006 vintage and bottled only in select years. All wines have been kosher since the winery's founding, under OU, Badatz Yoreh Deah, and the Merom HaGalil Rabbinate. The Visitor Center offers seated wine tastings. Per the official site there are two standard experiences: a four-wine tasting from the Alma/Asufa/Estate ranges for about 50 NIS, and a premium four-wine tasting from the higher lines for about 75 NIS. There is no full restaurant, but light food from the Dalton Deli collection is served alongside tastings — a Galilean cheese platter, mozzarella pizza, and Galilee bread with olive oil. There is also a winery shop (and an online store).

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Where: Dalton, Upper Galilee — ~72 km / ~70 min from Haifa
Hours: Per the official pages: Sun-Thu approx. 9:00-16:30 and Fri/holiday eves approx. 9:00-14:00 (one English page lists Sun-Thu until 17:00 / Fri until 15:00). Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Hours have varied between official pages and seasons — confirm by phone before visiting.
Booking: Reservation recommended/required via the OnTopo booking system (ontopo.co.il) or by phone (04-952-7107 / 054-636-0940). Walk-ins are welcome per the English Visit Us page, but advance booking is advised.
What to try: A four-wine tasting from the Alma/Asufa/Estate ranges (~50 NIS) or a premium four-wine tasting from the higher lines (~75 NIS). The flagship is Matatia, a Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Bordeaux-style blend released only in select years.
Kosher: All Dalton wines are kosher and kosher for Passover, kosher since the winery's 1995 founding. Supervision comes from multiple bodies: the Merom HaGalil Rabbinate, Badatz Yoreh Deah of Rabbi Shlomo Machpud, the Orthodox Union (OU, USA), and Rabbi Mordechai Ungar of Monsey, New York. Both mevushal and non-mevushal wines are made (mevushal bottles are usually marked). The Visitor Center is described as kosher; closed on Shabbat and holidays.
Restaurant: No full restaurant. Light food is served with tastings from the Dalton Deli collection: Galilean cheese platter (~85 NIS), mozzarella pizza (~48 NIS), and Galilee bread with olive oil (~25 NIS).
With kids: Not stated on the official site. No children's or family-specific programs are advertised; the core experience is adult wine tasting. Confirm suitability for children directly with the winery.
Contact: Phone: 04-952-7107; mobile: 054-636-0940; email: merkaz@dalton-winery.com; website: https://www.dalton-winery.com

Frequently asked questions

How far is the winery from Haifa?+

Dalton is in the Upper Galilee, about 72 km from Haifa — roughly a 70-minute drive.

Do I need to book in advance?+

A reservation is recommended or required, via the OnTopo booking system (ontopo.co.il) or by phone (04-952-7107 / 054-636-0940). Walk-ins are welcome per the English Visit Us page, but booking ahead is advised.

Are the wines kosher?+

Yes. All Dalton wines are kosher and kosher for Passover, kosher since the winery's 1995 founding, under the Merom HaGalil Rabbinate, Badatz Yoreh Deah, the Orthodox Union (OU), and Rabbi Mordechai Ungar. Both mevushal and non-mevushal wines are produced.

What does a visit include?+

The Visitor Center offers a seated tasting: four wines from the Alma/Asufa/Estate ranges (~50 NIS) or a premium tasting from the higher lines (~75 NIS). You can pair it with light food from the Dalton Deli, and there is also a winery shop.

What is the winery known for?+

It is one of the leading estate wineries of the Upper Galilee, with full control from vineyard to bottle at 650-900 m elevation. It is known for its Matatia flagship, the Bordeaux-style Alma blends, and the experimental Asufa series.

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