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Cabernet Sauvignon · North Coast
98 points from Robert Parker.
“I realize perfection in wine like perfection in anything is in the eyes of the beholder and there are those who believe perfection is simply unobtainable. But in my mind the 1996 and 1995 come close to perfection. Why? First of all these extraordinary expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon are awesomely concentrated and endowed while at the same time elegant and amazingly harmonious. The equilibrium between the wines' component parts - new oak alcohol tannin acidity and extract - is right on with nothing out of place. The 1996 and 1995 could be mistaken for identical twins although close examination reveals that the 1995 has a slightly firmer tannic edge and the 1996 slightly lower acidity. However both possess Colgin's tell-tale opaque black/purple color phenomenal aromatics consisting of blackberries raspberries blueberries cassis subtle new oak and a notion of floral scents is it acacia or lilac?. In the mouth both wines are full-bodied remarkably supple and opulent with a purity and presence of fruit that must be tasted to be believed. Their finishes last for 45+ seconds. I suspect each of these wines will get even better over the next 5-10 years before reaching their full plateau of maturity where they should remain for two decades or more. They are the quintessential examples of Cabernet Sauvignons that marry power with elegance. As a friend said after tasting a Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon they float like a butterfly but sting like a bee. I am not sure Mohammad Ali or Ann Colgin would agree with that but it paints another picture of these extraordinary wines. These wines are made by Helen Turley the prodigiously talented winemaker/consultant.”
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For nearly three decades, Colgin Cellars has been dedicated to enriching and sustaining the hallowed history of Napa Valley wine production. Our goal has been to craft elegant and profound wines that inspire memories.
Since 1992, Colgin Cellars navigates the exciting future of Napa Valley wine with the same focus, passion, and reverence that guided our first thirty years.
Colgin Cellars produces exquisitely handcrafted red wines using only the finest neo-classical winemaking methods in concert with small yields, gentle handling, attentive sorting and meticulous blending. Colgin is one of the five original CultWines of Napa.
One bottle, 750 ml, of the 1995 vintage.
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