2021 USA Red Blend

Colgin's 2021 IX Estate is a rich opulent example with layers of ripe black cherries and dark chocolate punctuated by hints of sage and bay leaf plus some vaguely floral notes (violets?). Full-bodied concentrated velvety and... Read More

This captures gorgeous flavors of mulberry blackberry and boysenberry compote and infuses them with sparkling anise sage and singed wood spice notes while iron minerality and racy acidity provide ample structure with mouthwatering... Read More

The components of the 2021 Proprietary Red barely changed relative to the barrel sample I tasted last year with 61% of the fruit being estate grown (Stagecoach and Waters Ranch) with the remainder coming from Upper Range (35%)... Read More

The 2021 Autrement is a bright pleasantly rustic blend of 40% Gamay 30% Mondeuse Noire and 30% Pinot Noir. It has a medium ruby color and is loaded with spicy aromas of tree bark leather tobacco bitter citrus graphite pepper and... Read More

An exquisite wine relying primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon from a single estate. Aromas of lavender dried herbs and grapefruit pith combine with flavors of firm fruits and cocoa on a structure of abundant powder-fine tannin and... Read More