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A Privileged Colgin Tasting
One Market, San Francisco
Tasted November 15, 2013 by JonnyG with 400 views
Introduction
I was extremely fortunate to be able to join a rare Colgin tasting, led by the estate's GM. The pours were generous, but the setting did not afford my taking proper notes. I nevertheless thought I should memorialize and share my quick observations from this special, memorable evening. We started off with my first 2012 exposure to Liquid Farm, a nice coincidence as I am a big fan of that upcoming label, then moved onto the main event.
Flight 1 (6 notes)
White
2012 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill
92 points
My first taste of the 2012, and I was very impressed: great minerality complementing the restrained, crisp citrus and other fruit aspects. Really well balanced.
Red
2006 Colgin IX Estate
98 points
An impressive powerhouse, more balanced than the 2010 (unsurprisingly), and starting to settle into a primary drinking zone. Dark berries and a soft vanilla underneath. Shows a bit of heat, and will benefit from several more years.
Red
2007 Colgin IX Estate
96 points
Another powerhouse Colgin, but in a bit of a weird place as it has a raisiny aspect that should dissipate with time. Explosive berries and dark fruit, with silky tannins and a killer finish.
Red
2010 Colgin IX Estate
99 points
Now this is the bees knees IMO, and the most impressive wine I've ever had. Utterly opaque in color, with some anise, cedar and tar notes complementing the rich fruit. Even at this early age, the intoxicating bouquet and rich, layered fruit pulled me spiraling into the glass like that occasional dream where I'm falling and falling for so long I stop worrying about when I will land... and never do. Transcendent and beautiful.
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Red
2005 Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill Vineyard
95 points
The highly perfumed nose gives way to a delicious, medium bodied wine featuring some floral notes, crushed gravel and sweet tannins. Drinking at peak, but surely no rush here.
Red
2005 Colgin Cariad
98 points
A real standout, even though a few years too soon to be considered at its peak. Tremendous complexity and concentration, with layers of dark fruits, crushed rock, anise and mocha along with some floral aspects. Full-bodied with plentiful, sweet tannins and a fine acidity that seemingly demands food. The longest finish of the 2005's.
Closing
I am grateful to my generous hosts, and hope to be lucky enough to have the chance to monitor these wines again sometime in the future.