Colgin's 2013 IX Estate is utterly captivating. Authoritative and visceral in its personality, the IX Estate hits the palate with an exciting rush of blackberry jam, cassis, wild flowers and graphite, all supported by firm mountain tannins. In this vintage, the IX Estate is savory, vibrant and chiseled to the core, with fabulous energy and compelling overall balance.

Another perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. An absolutely compelling wine, with notes of lead pencil shavings, spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry and cassis, it has the full smorgasbord of black and blue fruits, wonderfully integrated, toasty oak, acidity and tannin, a floral note that is unmistakable, and great richness, density and purity. It is an utterly exceptional wine and a tribute to not only a great vineyard, but impeccable winemaking and upbringing. It should drink well for 30+ years as well.