Colgin - IX Estate Syrah 2007

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "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."

THE 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."

WINE SPECTATOR: "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."