Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend

9.629 ratings
9.69 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
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Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.4

It was great but $500+?

It was great but $500+?

Jan 13th, 2019
Bob McDonald

This was the Mystery Wine which I ended up picking - more an educated guess than anything. It boiled down to the fact I didn’t think it was from Bordeaux and the host is the Australian agent for Colgin which many Aussies would not have heard of and he saw the opportunity to show it to the 20 guests. The Wine had more rhubarb and raspberry notes. Richer than the Pomerol Wines - more new world. Very good but not cheap at over $1300 AUD. Others preferred at that price. I have had the Colgin “Herb Lamb “ which was equally impressive and expensive. In November 2017 Ann Colgin and her husband sold 60% of the winery to French Luxury conglomerate LVMH.

This was the Mystery Wine which I ended up picking - more an educated guess than anything. It boiled down to the fact I didn’t think it was from Bordeaux and the host is the Australian agent for Colgin which many Aussies would not have heard of and he saw the opportunity to show it to the 20 guests. The Wine had more rhubarb and raspberry notes. Richer than the Pomerol Wines - more new world. Very good but not cheap at over $1300 AUD. Others preferred at that price. I have had the Colgin “Herb Lamb “ which was equally impressive and expensive. In November 2017 Ann Colgin and her husband sold 60% of the winery to French Luxury conglomerate LVMH.

Sep 12th, 2018
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Brilliant stuff here. Deep, seriously fruity and still very young, but this vintage has some serious stuffing hidden beneath its primal expression. Best from 2020 thru 2035+

Brilliant stuff here. Deep, seriously fruity and still very young, but this vintage has some serious stuffing hidden beneath its primal expression. Best from 2020 thru 2035+

Sep 17th, 2017
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Amazing Wine. Built to last. A long time. Crazy price tag. Crazy great.

Amazing Wine. Built to last. A long time. Crazy price tag. Crazy great.

Aug 31st, 2017
Robert Malinzak

Robert had this 5 years ago

Robert had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2018
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.8

A total knockout. Exotically ripe, dense and savory. Tremendous wine.

A total knockout. Exotically ripe, dense and savory. Tremendous wine.

Jun 21st, 2017
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.3

It's big, yes, but there's precision and elegance here. Could've used food; it's not exactly aperitif.

It's big, yes, but there's precision and elegance here. Could've used food; it's not exactly aperitif.

Mar 22nd, 2017
Elsie W

Alcoholic Beverages General Sales Manager, Safeway

9.2

Another fabulous Napa Cab

Another fabulous Napa Cab

Oct 21st, 2016
Martin G Rivard

How could I have forgotten to post this!!!! It was awesome but the 03 Cariad that we had was even better!

How could I have forgotten to post this!!!! It was awesome but the 03 Cariad that we had was even better!

Sep 25th, 2016
John Van Trijp

Still a baby but what a wine!

Still a baby but what a wine!

Jan 27th, 2022