Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley IX Estate 2009

Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley IX Estate 2009Grape Cabernet Sauvignon (69%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (6%) Tasting notes The 2009 vintage is replete with earthy aromatics and dark fruit flavors. Black licorice aromatics give way to gravel, soapstone, and talc rounding out the nose. The aromatic purity is striking and enticing. More memorable than the nose is the texture of the wine on the palate. The tannins are silky and full bodied, and fresh acidity brings a delectable

Its 100 hectares of vineyards

before unfolding into the complex

It is obtained by fermenting fruits and then distilling the result

the spiritual home of Ploussard

alongside parcels of Marsanne and Roussanne for white wines

which had belonged to his cousins

Produced with great care and passion in a place where nature is expressed most openly

crafted from a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin—two grapes that together deliver a remarkable balance of freshness and complexity

This second wine is a typical example of the charm of Pomerol

modern edge that pairs perfectly with any cellar or dining table

spice and chocolate flavors

wide and generous yet dry and piquant rosé with a clear