Ata Rangi Celebre Merlot Syrah Cabernet 2018

47% Merlot, 41% Syrah,  6% Malbec 6% Cab Franc

The winery writes "A full and enticing nose of aromas; blueberry and boysenberry tempered by darker spice flavours of cocoa nib and black cardamom, add to that complex savoury notes of manuka bark and sundried tomatoes.  The palate sweeps in with flavours of cranberry and a mineral sensation that lingers through the length of the palate.  The tannins are ripe and balanced.  An impressive release of this wine, delicious drinking now but with a concentration and structure that will allow this wine to further evolve."

Sam Kim writes "This flatteringly classy red shows Black Doris plum, cassis, smoked game and roasted hazelnut characters on the nose with nuances of bay leaf and warm spice. It’s wonderfully weighted and richly textured on the palate, offering gorgeous fruit flavours with spicy/savoury complexity. Impressively long and polished." 

Nick Stock writes "Modern and packed with ripe, plush fruit and plenty of peppery syrah influence across the red plums and dark berries. The palate has a fresh, lively and very smooth weave of tannin. So fleshy and packed with peppery plum flavors. A blend of merlot, syrah, malbec and cabernet franc."