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Colgin Cellars IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2005
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Ratings on Delectable
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
The nose speaks velvety, slightly perfumed floral, ruby fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, very black plum, mulberries, boysenberries and some hints strawberries & raspberries. Soft, subtle, sexy, dark spices, incense, potpourri, cherry kirsch, understated anise, dark, used expresso grounds, savory meats, fresh tobacco, leather, oak barrel dust, dark rich soils, graphite, dry limestone powder, dry herbaceousness, clove, light nutmeg/cinnamon & vanillin with fresh but leaning withering; dark, red, purple and blue flowers wrapped in soft lavender. The palate is beautiful with velvety tannins that still punch as meaty & tarry. The tension & structure are just out of adolescence. The balance & length are stunning now but, show room for further improvement 10 years down the road. One small flaw is you sense some elevated alcohol vapors. Velvety, slightly perfumed floral, ruby fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, very black plum, mulberries, plums, boysenberries and some hints strawberries & raspberries. Soft, subtle, sexy, dark spices with heat, incense, potpourri, cherry kirsch, understated anise, raspberry cola, dark, used expresso grounds, savory meats, iron deposits, fresh tobacco, leather, oak barrel dust, dark rich soils, mix of dry & moist clay, graphite, volcanic ash, dry limestone powder, dry herbaceousness, black & some white pepper, clove, light nutmeg/cinnamon & vanillin, caramel notes, mocha powder with fresh but leaning withering, dark, red, purple and blue flowers wrapped in soft lavender. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is; ruby, lush, silky, velvety, elegance defined, extremely well knitted & balanced fruit & earth, persisting endlessly onto earth & spice. If you own the 05, leave it in your cellar another 5-8 years before opening. Photos of, a downslope view of the Estate & vines, their gated entrance, their private wine cellar & the Estate building.
The nose speaks velvety, slightly perfumed floral, ruby fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, very black plum, mulberries, boysenberries and some hints strawberries & raspberries. Soft, subtle, sexy, dark spices, incense, potpourri, cherry kirsch, understated anise, dark, used expresso grounds, savory meats, fresh tobacco, leather, oak barrel dust, dark rich soils, graphite, dry limestone powder, dry herbaceousness, clove, light nutmeg/cinnamon & vanillin with fresh but leaning withering; dark, red, purple and blue flowers wrapped in soft lavender. The palate is beautiful with velvety tannins that still punch as meaty & tarry. The tension & structure are just out of adolescence. The balance & length are stunning now but, show room for further improvement 10 years down the road. One small flaw is you sense some elevated alcohol vapors. Velvety, slightly perfumed floral, ruby fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, very black plum, mulberries, plums, boysenberries and some hints strawberries & raspberries. Soft, subtle, sexy, dark spices with heat, incense, potpourri, cherry kirsch, understated anise, raspberry cola, dark, used expresso grounds, savory meats, iron deposits, fresh tobacco, leather, oak barrel dust, dark rich soils, mix of dry & moist clay, graphite, volcanic ash, dry limestone powder, dry herbaceousness, black & some white pepper, clove, light nutmeg/cinnamon & vanillin, caramel notes, mocha powder with fresh but leaning withering, dark, red, purple and blue flowers wrapped in soft lavender. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is; ruby, lush, silky, velvety, elegance defined, extremely well knitted & balanced fruit & earth, persisting endlessly onto earth & spice. If you own the 05, leave it in your cellar another 5-8 years before opening. Photos of, a downslope view of the Estate & vines, their gated entrance, their private wine cellar & the Estate building.
9.5
Rick Baumgarten
More from a great birthday party (not mine) with lots of terrific wines. This qualified as great for sure.
More from a great birthday party (not mine) with lots of terrific wines. This qualified as great for sure.
9.5
Bill Bender
This was spectacular from the pop and provided en mag via the good graces of one @Dag Zapatero. A sweet, succulent, feminine profile with substantial backbone and a long gorgeous finish. A real treat.
This was spectacular from the pop and provided en mag via the good graces of one @Dag Zapatero. A sweet, succulent, feminine profile with substantial backbone and a long gorgeous finish. A real treat.
9.7Nathaniel DiMaggio
Solid bottle but I think they're cabs are more distinct.
Solid bottle but I think they're cabs are more distinct.
8.8Bill Bender
Weighty and profound. Stewed plum, damp earth. It's in a nice spot.
Weighty and profound. Stewed plum, damp earth. It's in a nice spot.
9.5David Mason
Sommelier/Wine Director Inn at Palmetto Bluff
Monster
Monster
7.4
David Beckwith
Partner/Wine Advisor Grand Cru Wine Consulting
More mellow than I thought it would be.
More mellow than I thought it would be.
8.3
Tom Garland
Open the Bottle night(last Sat of Feb.) and thought I would sacrifice this bottle tonight. +1 hour decant(chunky/fine sediment). A fabulous dark purplish garnet color with little bricking. On the nose: Intoxicating savory perfumed notes of dark red fruit, forest floor, cigar ash, stewed meat, smoke, soil. Taste: dark cherry/plum, espresso, leather, dark chocolate and a smokey/spiced/earthy long dry finish. YUM! Some slightly kickin still there tannins, but in a good spot for me with time to go at 19 years.
Open the Bottle night(last Sat of Feb.) and thought I would sacrifice this bottle tonight. +1 hour decant(chunky/fine sediment). A fabulous dark purplish garnet color with little bricking. On the nose: Intoxicating savory perfumed notes of dark red fruit, forest floor, cigar ash, stewed meat, smoke, soil. Taste: dark cherry/plum, espresso, leather, dark chocolate and a smokey/spiced/earthy long dry finish. YUM! Some slightly kickin still there tannins, but in a good spot for me with time to go at 19 years.
9.4
Norman Gennaro
Was a tough night for wine of the night. This was better than great. I missed getting a pic of the 1990 Haut Brion which took the night by a wide margin. I have that as a 10.
Was a tough night for wine of the night. This was better than great. I missed getting a pic of the 1990 Haut Brion which took the night by a wide margin. I have that as a 10.
9.7
Ryan Mullins
Knees and elbows to me
Knees and elbows to me
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