Vintage Sommelier's Box #22 - Colgin IX Estate

What's in the box

Bundle of 3 bottles - 750ml

1x Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley 'IX Estate' 2009

1x Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley 'IX Estate' 2011

1x Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley 'IX Estate' 2019

'IX Estate' 2009

A profound and age-worthy blend from Colgin’s dramatic hillside vineyard, the 2009 ‘IX Estate’ showcases the depth and elegance of the vintage. Aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, violet, and mocha rise from the glass, followed by layers of blackberry compote, licorice, and crushed stones on the palate. Silky tannins frame the wine’s generous structure, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-laced finish.

Robert Parker 97 Points 
James Suckling 99 Points

'IX Estate' 2011
The 2011 "IX Estate" bursts with freshness and black fruits. The benefit of a cooler growing season is that it preserves the nuanced flavors in the fruit. Rosemary, sage, cracked pepper, black olive, combined with the inherent flavors of the site--iron, crushed rock, juniper berry, and bay leaves--all contribute to the wine's aromatic complexity. The elegant texture is incredibly appealing with its silky, round tannins, paving the way to a smooth finish. As the wine matures in the bottle, it will have the same aging curve of the other vintages of the "IX Estate." The natural acidity in 2011 will no doubt add longevity to the wine, preserving it for decades.

Robert Parker 94-96 Points
James Suckling 94 Points
Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points

'IX Estate' 2019
Nuanced yet vivid, the 2019 vintage brims with the hallmark characteristics of the IX Estate vineyard. Powerful mineral notes of crushed rock and iron intermingle with compelling scents of licorice, black cherry, and huckleberry. Generous notes of sage and juniper meld with subtle hints of graphite and potpourri. A gliding texture of suave tannins seamlessly coats the palate leading to a sleek finish. The pure, gorgeous fruit ties everything together, making for an exquisite wine that sings now but will only reveal more layers in the future.

Robert Parker 100 Points
James Suckling 100 Points
Jeb Dunnuck 100 Points