2012 Colgin IX Estate Syrah Napa Valley

WA98 The wine that probably gets ignored, but shouldn’t be, is their small production of 350-400 cases of Syrah from their estate vineyard. The 2012 IX Syrah Estate blew me away, and I’ve said many times that it always tastes as if it’s co-fermented with Viognier, but it is always 100% Syrah. It has a honeysuckle, flowery, almost white/peachy component in the blackberry and meaty aromatics that always throw me off. The wine is aged in small oak, but the oak is concealed by the lavish amount of fruit, glycerin and extract. This is a super-intense, massive, yet elegant and complex Syrah that should drink well for 10-15 years.
JS98 This is phenomenal with aromas of walnuts, meat and dark fruits plus spices. Full body, soft and silky tannins and a long finish. This is shows subtle and intense character. So succulent and savory. Sweet fruit and salt. 400 cases. Drink now.