Colgin, IX Estate other_regions youthfully austere and built-to-age finish

youthfully austere and built-to-age finish that just goes on and on

the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

it is impossible to ignore the wine’s richness and depth

Colgin, IX Estate other_regions youthfully austere and built-to-age finish(69% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 7% petit verdot), Saturated ruby. Blackberry, spices and graphite on the nose. Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth, with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors. A very dark, deep, young wine with terrific finishing grip. Here, too, the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience. Stephen Tanzer