2022 Colgin Syrah IX Estate
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Some of the Syrah was brought in during the September heat wave, but most hung through it—successfully. Colgin's 2022 Syrah IX Estate blasts out of the glass with a huge wave of blueberries, followed by demure hints of cracked pepper and dried sage. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety without ever getting coarse, revealing a hint of dark chocolate on the long finish and a faint touch of warmth.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Classic stuff, the 2022 Syrah IX Estate is a stunning example of the vintage. Darker berries, garrigue, lavender, and peppery olive (and who knows what else) all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s a brilliant Syrah that I’d be happy to put up with the top Syrahs in the world. I doubt it will be as long-lived as some of the vintages here, but it should nevertheless have 15 years of longevity.
The 2022 Syrah IX Estate is fabulous. A wine of exquisite finesse, the 2022 is a real head-turner. Silky, aromatic and bright, the Syrah is so compelling. Punchy red fruit, floral overtones and blood orange confer freshness. There's a bit of grippiness in the tannin, but then again, this is a young hillside Syrah. Impressive.
About the producer
Colgin has been producing some of the finest Cabernet blends in Napa Valley since its first vintage in 1992. Within just 13 years, it was recognised as one of the top 50 wine estates in the world by Robert Parker.