Colgin 2019 IX Estate

Exuding power and elegance, the Colgin 2019 IX Estate is a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. In the glass, it reveals a deep and alluring color, hinting at the complexity within. On the nose, it offers a symphony of aromas, with dark fruits taking center stage alongside savory herbs and exotic spices. Nuanced yet vivid, the palate is treated to mineral notes of crushed rock and iron, intertwining seamlessly with flavors of licorice, black cherry, and huckleberry. Subtle hints of sage, juniper, graphite, and potpourri add layers of complexity, while suave tannins coat the palate with a silky texture, leading to a sleek and lingering finish. The pure expression of gorgeous fruit ties everything together, promising an exquisite wine that sings now but will continue to evolve gracefully with time, revealing even more layers of its extraordinary character.

Robert Parker - 100 Points

"2019 was a late-ripening vintage at Colgin’s IX Estate on Pritchard Hill. Much was picked during the third week of October, allowing winemaker Allison Tauzier to perform a little more co-fermentation.

The 2019 IX Estate is opaque purple-black in color, needing a little coaxing to unlock notions of blackberry preserves, baked plums and crème de cassis, plus hints of pencil lead, star anise, wild sage and Indian spices, leading to a fragrant waft of lavender. Built like a brick house, the opulent, full-bodied palate is perfectly framed by super firm, exquisitely ripe tannins and a fantastic acid line to give lift throughout the long earthy finish. So finely knit together, this multi-layered, seamless beauty is just breathtaking."

Antonio Galloni - 98 Points

"The 2019 IX Estate is supremely elegant and polished. All the strong mineral and savory accents typical of this site are present, but they are nearly buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit. Bright and chiseled, the 2019 is focused and full of character right out of the gate. Dried herb, tobacco, chocolate and mineral accents lend nuance throughout. My impression is that the 2019 is still recovering from its recent bottling. It is already stellar, but it will be even more stellar in time."