The 2014 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red is a benchmark Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend from Pritchard Hill. Crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, it earns critical acclaim—including 98 points from the Wine-Searcher database—for its striking aromatics, seamless texture, and profound aging potential.
Wine Profile & Tasting Notes
- Grape Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
- Aromas: Violets, black raspberry, blueberry, forest floor, and loamy soil.
- Palate: Full-bodied with rich dark fruit, graphite, sage notes, and sophisticated mountain tannins.
- Drinking Window: Built to evolve gracefully over 25 to 30+ years.
Flavor and Palate Characteristics
- Aroma: A complex bouquet of intense violet, forest floor, earthy notes, blueberry, black raspberry, graphite, and sage.
- Palal Structure: Displays the classic full-bodied structure and richness of Napa Valley, with pronounced mountain tannins, exhibiting a strong and layered structure.
- Body: Grand, full-bodied yet not heavy, with a finish that offers a subtle alcoholic warmth and a vibrant, refreshing character.
