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Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Blend 2018

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 1% Napa Valley, United States 2018

Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Blend 2018 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £550.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£550.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Napa Valley · United States
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambcharcuterieroast chickenvegan food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

First produced in 2002, IX Estate is a wine of great power with towering aromatics of dark fruits, savoury herbs, and spice. The 2018 release is a powerful blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. To quote the critic James Suckling, `Extraordinary aromas of black truffles, blackberries, bark and violets. Essence of blackberries. Then it goes to crushed stones and pine needles. Aromatic perfection. Full-bodied with well framed tannins and beautiful dark fruit. Superb finish and intensity. Mountain character. Tannic at the end. Cooler and fresher undertone.`

Other vintages of Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Blend we list
2008£425.002009£335.0020102015£700.002017£472.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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