Colgin Cellars
IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Gorgeous nose, layers of black fruit, potpourri, chaparral, lavender, asian spices, sweet herbs, tobacco, wet slate, coffee. Highly aromatic, glycerin richness, concentration yet remarkably nimble on the palate. The sweet oak tannin could use some resolve, and the ABV pokes out on the finish. Very curious where this is heading, also where it’s been. Excited for harvest!
Gorgeous nose, layers of black fruit, potpourri, chaparral, lavender, asian spices, sweet herbs, tobacco, wet slate, coffee. Highly aromatic, glycerin richness, concentration yet remarkably nimble on the palate. The sweet oak tannin could use some resolve, and the ABV pokes out on the finish. Very curious where this is heading, also where it’s been. Excited for harvest!
Jun 30th, 2018
Insanely dark ruby red. Slightly savory attack with notes of black fruits, layered and rounded with light perfume and baking spices. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Darker than the Cariad, with dark cocoa, blackberries and a slight stoniness. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2042.
Insanely dark ruby red. Slightly savory attack with notes of black fruits, layered and rounded with light perfume and baking spices. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Darker than the Cariad, with dark cocoa, blackberries and a slight stoniness. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2042.
Feb 7th, 2017
Outstanding. Maybe I should have waited a few years to drink this as it will only get better. But it was just one of those things
Outstanding. Maybe I should have waited a few years to drink this as it will only get better. But it was just one of those things
Jan 10th, 2016
Similar to 70 style Bordeaux. Amazing
Similar to 70 style Bordeaux. Amazing
Jun 5th, 2022
Singularly rich and balanced. Dark fruit, graphite, and pebbles on the palette make this a special wine.
Singularly rich and balanced. Dark fruit, graphite, and pebbles on the palette make this a special wine.
Apr 16th, 2021
Nose is stupid. Just rose and plum and black raspberry. A wall of fruit but not intimidating. Somehow good. I love it. His might be the only appealing thing about Napa
Nose is stupid. Just rose and plum and black raspberry. A wall of fruit but not intimidating. Somehow good. I love it. His might be the only appealing thing about Napa
Oct 22nd, 2020
Dark red fruit, lavender, mocha, red currants. Easygoing wine by Colgin standards but typical of the 2012 vintage.
Dark red fruit, lavender, mocha, red currants. Easygoing wine by Colgin standards but typical of the 2012 vintage.
Aug 21st, 2019