Colgin IX Estate Red 2013 Napa Valley

"IX Estate" Red wine possesses all the aromas one can attain from this heralded vineyard, seemingly a hypothetical blend of our greatest vintages.  This captivating wine seduces you with its concentration of flavors, but beneath the surface we find a wine brimming with nuance. With a nose of sweet floral blossoms and bouquet garni the wine envelops the senses.  Vibrant notes of licorice, dark fruit and botanicals meld together with flavors of pure wet mineral and iron.  We love the way this vintage weaves its classic Cabernet Sauvignon crème de cassis and dark cherry flavors together with its terroir, like the intoxicating notes of sage oil and juniper.  The richness on the nose carries through onto the palate where it builds smooth, supple layers of tannin.  The succulent and savory texture builds to a long, succulent finish.  Though the 2013 vintage is compelling upon release, the power, breadth and depth will most certainly age for a generation.  The 2013 "IX Estate" Red wine is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot." - Paul Roberts, MS and COO of Colgin Cellars.