2014 Colgin "IX Estate" Napa Valley Syrah (OWC)

“As to the Syrah, the 2014 Syrah IX Estate just about jumps out of the glass with incredible varietal aromatics of darker berries, bloody meat, pepper, and leather nuances. Surprisingly, it comes close to matching the 2013 in concentration and richness, yet it’s just slightly more accessible.” (02/2023)

“Incredible aromas of grilled meat, blackberries, rose petals and black velvet. Medium to full body and ultra-velvety tannins — even if this doesn't show at first. It lags for five or six seconds and then grows and grows. Linear structure.” (05/2017)

“The 2014 Syrah IX Estate has this incredibly fragrant, flowery bouquet that makes it seem as if there were some Viognier co-fermented with it, but it’s always 100% Syrah coming from their steep vineyards. Oodles of honeysuckle, blackberry, black cherry, graphite and some exotic white fruits seem present in this full-bodied, lush, savory, sexy and intense wine that is irresistible in 2014... (RP)” (10/2016)

“The 2014 Syrah IX Estate has matured into a gorgeous, delicate wine. Scents of tobacco, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and coffee lift from the glass. As is so often the case, my impression is that the Syrah is as much a wine of IX Estate as it is a varietal Syrah. Red-toned fruit, iron, dried flowers and mocha build into the incisive finish. This is such a complete wine. (AG)” (01/2025)

“Potent and brooding, yet polished, with plum, smoky beef and cracked pepper flavors that build depth and tension toward big but refined tannins. (TF)” (10/2017)