Only made in exceptional vintages — 2006 was marked by contrast and complexity
finely grained tannins and seamless freshness
producing a sometimes broody wine in its youth with tons of latent power and energy waiting to erupt
Wine Advocate - Brought up mostly in stainless steel (19% in open-top oak tanks)
and only a discrete touch of oak
Colgin 2017 IX Estate Napa Valley Red Wine corton Only made in exceptional vintages98 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2017 IX Estate is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Opaque purple black colored, the nose is quite closed and shy to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal freshly crushed blackberries, mulberries and blackcurrants plus suggestions of dusty soil, bouquet garni, pencil lead and cast iron pan with gentle wafts of sandalwood, cardamom, rare beef and black tea.