Colgin Cellars
IX Estate Napa Valley Syrah
Napa Valley, California, USA
Though not the same as it was pre-COVID -19, a handful of us were able to gather (while keeping our distance) to celebrate being back together and opened some fun wines to share. Wine is always better with good company.
My second time with this wine in the last year. Amongst the Cayuse and Hor Categorie, the sweetness here was easy to pick up, but it was supremely balanced. This is a marriage of Napa Syrah and WA/OR Syrah...it has the sweet compote-like dark fruits as well as melted dark chocolate, but it channels a savory bacon fat and roasted herb character toward the finish. Iron fist in a velvet glove right now...simply outstanding. Thanks for opening @Dan Fitzgerald
Though not the same as it was pre-COVID -19, a handful of us were able to gather (while keeping our distance) to celebrate being back together and opened some fun wines to share. Wine is always better with good company.
My second time with this wine in the last year. Amongst the Cayuse and Hor Categorie, the sweetness here was easy to pick up, but it was supremely balanced. This is a marriage of Napa Syrah and WA/OR Syrah...it has the sweet compote-like dark fruits as well as melted dark chocolate, but it channels a savory bacon fat and roasted herb character toward the finish. Iron fist in a velvet glove right now...simply outstanding. Thanks for opening @Dan Fitzgerald
Finally had the luxury of tasting the illustrious Colgin Syrah. An 03, singing. In its prime. This wine cannot get any better. Roasted dark fruit, black roasted figs. Entry of roasted fruit and wild herbs. Savory notes to the finish. This wine will not be a fan of your savory grilled ribeye in a glass syrah lovers. But this one strikes the line and really balanced. This is just about as much meaty funk as a non-meaty Syrah lover likes, yet is incredible overall. Very nice Syrah. But, drink now.
Finally had the luxury of tasting the illustrious Colgin Syrah. An 03, singing. In its prime. This wine cannot get any better. Roasted dark fruit, black roasted figs. Entry of roasted fruit and wild herbs. Savory notes to the finish. This wine will not be a fan of your savory grilled ribeye in a glass syrah lovers. But this one strikes the line and really balanced. This is just about as much meaty funk as a non-meaty Syrah lover likes, yet is incredible overall. Very nice Syrah. But, drink now.
Jul 20th, 2019
Red and blue fruit. Nice balanced wine, but was hoping for just a little more pizzazz
Red and blue fruit. Nice balanced wine, but was hoping for just a little more pizzazz
Oct 30th, 2016
Deep, dense, extracted with a nice Rhone profile. Dark fruit, blood sausage, graphite notes, all in harmony. In a beautiful place right now. About an hour decant.
Deep, dense, extracted with a nice Rhone profile. Dark fruit, blood sausage, graphite notes, all in harmony. In a beautiful place right now. About an hour decant.
Jul 3rd, 2015
Bacon, dark fruits, boysenberry, blueberry. Still has integrated tannins with balanced acid, lingering finish, fucking unbelievable
Bacon, dark fruits, boysenberry, blueberry. Still has integrated tannins with balanced acid, lingering finish, fucking unbelievable
Mar 15th, 2014
