or obtrusive tannin or acidity
12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot shows notes of burning embers/charcoal
this is profoundly great Syrah
espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish
all wrapped in a firm and moderately robust finish underpinned by firm tannins and beautiful persistence
Colgin IX Estate 2013 (Ex-Winery) or obtrusive tannin or acidityAnother perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. An absolutely compelling wine, with notes of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry and cassis, it has the full smorgasbord of black and blue fruits, wonderfully integrated, toasty oak, acidity and tannin, a floral note that is unmistakable, and