Ata Rangi Célèbre Martinborough 2013
Dark claret garnet. 13%
In reference to my previous post, this was one Célèbre that was NOT going to get away from me!
I chose it from the Akl Airport Duty Free Store cos it was one of the few fine wines for sale with a screw cap, as I was not sure that where we were flying to they would have a corkscrew in the hotel room…
Blend of Merlot 55% Syrah 35% balance of Cabernet Sauvignon. From the fantastic ’13 vintage.
The Merlot provided softness and richness of black fruit. Syrah offered florality and bouquet. Cab Sav the tension and structure and weight of finish.
There was Vibrancy and expression through the roof. Sizzling acid. Spicy and plummy. Violets and wallflowers. Boysenberries and dark chocolate. The Syrah notes sang. Primary and mouthwatering.
Still too young now. This wine will live forever. It needs another 5 years alone to knit together into a legendary NZ wine.
A cracker! 95 points
Tasted from our balcony at the Fiji Sofitel Denarau. Life is good…:-)
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