Ata Rangi Célèbre 2005 Sunday, Nov 18 2007
Tasting Notes and New Zealand and Martinborough and Hawke's Bay and Variety and Red and cabernet et al and shiraz et al
This is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc (35%), syrah (35%) and merlot (30%) which threw me into a flat spin trying to work out which category to put it under. A very interesting wine this one. I’d suggest that a few Australian tasters might find it a little too herbal and sappy for their tastes but the more I had of it, the more I liked it. It’s a quality wine, and one that I found strangely compelling.
Garnet red with crushed berry, blackcurrant, pepper, dried herb and spices with a little licorice root richness. A bright and sappy wine with a distinctly grassy edge. On the palate light to medium bodied with fresh tart red berries, blackcurrant, pepper and grassy flavours. It has a firm backbone of dry lightly chalky tannin and lively acidity. Good length of flavour with a fresh dried herb aftertaste. A refreshing wine that complements rather than combats food.
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Nov07
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $40
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2009 - 2013+
Source : Winery Sample
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3 Responses to “Ata Rangi Célèbre 2005”
November 20th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Celebre….celebrate..??
Congrats to Gary on the birth of his baby boy today. All the best to mum and dad from the Winoramists.
GD
November 29th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
Correct price advised and revised to a more tasty $40.
GW
December 9th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Lovely wine, this one. I know exactly what you mean about its sappiness, and its style will probably alienate those who enjoy a riper style, but personally I loved the elegance and balance of this wine.