Colgin - IX Estate Syrah 2007

WINEADVOCATE: "There are 475 cases of the 2007 IX Syrah Estate, which offers up flowery, roasted meat, balsamic, tar, and blackberry characteristics in a full-bodied format. The wine reveals sweet tannin, and layers of fruit, including a note of lavender that emerges as the wine sits in the glass. It should drink well for a decade."

ANTONIO GALLONI: "Saturated dark red-ruby. Aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice are accented by dried herbs and mocha. Savory, tactile and highly concentrated, offering outstanding precision to its complex flavors of dark raspberry, licorice, flint, smoke, beef brisket and black olive. Really remarkable retention of primary fruit for a ten-year-old California Syrah. At once salty and energetic, this beauty finishes with incredibly plush tannins and palate-staining length."

WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "This is drinking in the perfect spot today. It´s soft, fat, round and polished, with a spicy, dark cherry, earth and vanilla profile. If you have a bottle, there is no reason to wait."

WINESPECTATOR: "Firm, rich and layered, offering spicy dried berry, mineral, anise and sage flavors that are full-bodied and stylish. Firms up on the finish, with a subtle spicy edge. To be released fall 2010. Drink now through 2016. 475 cases made."