Colgin, IX Estate other_regions 31% Cabernet Franc

31% Cabernet Franc

Tasted April 2016

Give this 5-8 years of time before popping a cork and enjoy it for the next 20 years after that

Refreshing on the palate

new leather

Colgin, IX Estate other_regions 31% Cabernet Franc(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