Celestial Bay - 2007 Celestial Bay Zenith

2007 Zenith

Deeply coloured, with layers of mouth-filling complexity,
showing typical Margaret River characters
of cassis, black olives and earthiness.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petit Verdot.

James Halliday 2010 Australian Wine Companion - 95/100
2009 Small Winemakers Awards - Silver Medal

Winestate Magazine 2010 Annual “Best of Style” - 4 stars

Region:

Margaret River

Composition:

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Shiraz, 5% Petit Verdot

Vintage Conditions:

The 2007 vintage was one of the earliest on record, with low yields
and an abundance of sunshine
As a result, fruit ripened quickly and evenly, with good varietal definition

Colour:

Deep purple hues

Winemaking:

Produced in traditional open pot fermenters
and matured in French oak barriques for 20 months –
an elegantly structured wine with medium to long term cellaring potential

Nose:

Cassis, black olives, earthiness with coffee/dark chocolate oak

Palate:

Ripe berry flavours, firm tannins and a good acid balance
with a clean, lingering finish

Wine Analysis:

Alc/Vol – 14.0% pH – 3.52 TA – 6.1 g/lt

Peak Drinking:

Now - 2015

2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
5 Star Winery Rating