{"product_id":"colgin-ix-estate-napa-valley-syrah-2013-75cl","title":"Colgin IX Estate Napa Valley Syrah 2013 75CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eColgin IX Estate Napa Valley Syrah 2013 is a rare and highly sought-after expression of 100% Syrah from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic hillside sites. Inspired by the great wines of the northern Rhône, it combines California power with remarkable finesse, depth, and precision. Produced from Colgin’s own IX Estate on Pritchard Hill, it stands as a modern benchmark for single-estate Syrah from Napa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep, dark color that hints at its concentration and intensity. The nose opens with layered aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, pencil lead, smoked meat, orange blossom, and violets, creating a profile that is both aromatic and complex.\n\nThe palate is rich, expansive, and highly expressive, with abundant dark fruit wrapped around savory, meaty, and mineral-driven nuances. Full-bodied and beautifully structured, it has a plush, opulent texture while still retaining elegance and freshness. This is a wine with excellent aging potential, and while it is already impressive, it can continue to evolve gracefully for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IX Estate lies high above Lake Hennessey on a secluded mountaintop in the Pritchard Hill area of Napa Valley, where the elevated site and cool conditions help preserve freshness alongside ripeness. The Syrah is planted with top-quality clones originating from Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage in the northern Rhône, a clear nod to the variety’s Old World heritage. Winemaker Allison Tauziet fermented the wine at around 20°C before aging it for two years in entirely new French oak barrels, a regimen that adds structure, polish, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Syrah pairs beautifully with rich, savory dishes such as grilled lamb, braised short ribs, duck breast, roast game, or charred beef. Its smoky, meaty character also makes it a great match for mushroom-based dishes and aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours to allow the wine to fully open and reveal its layered aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColgin Cellars, founded by Ann Colgin in 1992, has become one of Napa Valley’s most revered names, known for producing wines of exceptional quality, consistency, and elegance. The estate’s reputation was firmly established early on, and by 2005 it was already ranked among the world’s leading wine estates by Robert Parker. In 2017, Colgin became the only American winery named a strategic partner in the LVMH group and joined the prestigious Vins d’Exception collection alongside legendary French estates such as Château d’Yquem and Château Cheval Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122409119986,"sku":"FW-2377","price":374.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/colgin_02-kopi.png?v=1777475904","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/colgin-ix-estate-napa-valley-syrah-2013-75cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}