2019 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Syrah, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) pinot noir with a kiss of background

with a kiss of background sappy spring flowers

forest floor and sautéed herbs

and macerated mango with apricot

almonds and a hint of wood smoke over Bosc pears

Finish | The long finish leaves the palate with a subtle dryness followed by lasting flavors of rye and dark fruit

2019 Colgin Cellars IX Estate Syrah, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) pinot noir with a kiss of backgroundWINEMAKER NOTES: The 2019 IX Estate Syrah shines with glimmering notes of violets, mandarin zest, and tarragon. Underlying savory layers of tapenade, barbecue spice, and tea leaves accentuate the soil driven notes of forest floor and iron. A silken, enveloping texture unfolds across the palate finishing with super fine tannins and a burst of salivating flavors. TASTING NOTES: Crushed stone, berry and lead pencil. Flintlock and iodine, too. Full