Colgin, IX Estate other_regions but manages to deliver -

but manages to deliver - and then some

Still rather closed in the mouth following the recent bottling

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

Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today will find a super-impressive

Colgin, IX Estate other_regions but manages to deliver -(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