Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley IX Estate Red 2011

Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley IX Estate Red 2011Grape Cabernet Sauvignon (66%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Petit Verdot (2%) Tasting notes The 2011 IX Estate is the softest of the three Cabernet Sauvignon based wines in this range from Colgin, but there is plenty of breath and power, too. Sweet red cherry, iron, dried herbs, gravel, licorice and menthol lend class and personality to this beautifully articulated mountain red. The 2011 is showing so well today. It has enough freshness to

While not attaining the exceptional concentration of 2005

with a velvety texture

each sip echoing the limestone and clay of its terroir

Committed to organic viticulture and sustainable practices

and Corton-Paulandes — jewels of the northern Côte de Beaune

This medium-bodied wine showcases fresh acidity and is described as an exquisite

with ripe black fruit

yet have a degree of accessibility young”

Sauvignon Blanc (60%)

and Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle

with an array of lemons

this is a great dry Riesling with great depth