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  • Country ranking ?

    286
  • Producer ranking ?

    63
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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The Story

Ann Colgin’s wines stand out as one of the most refined styles of wines produced in Napa Valley. They show distinctive purity of the ripe black fruits, refined tannin structure and extremely elegant flavor profiles. This wine makes no exception. The hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Herb Lamb Vineyard, has been the hallmark wine of Colgin Cellars from its debut in 1992.

In early 1990s, Ann made a long-term contract with the vineya...

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Wine Information

Aromas of ripe, dense, black fruits coupled with a strong blueberry essence and floral notes showcase the wonderful terroir of the Herb Lamb Vineyard.

Winemaker notes from Mark Aubert:

"Proving once again that the Herb Lamb Vineyard site has something magical in the soils, we celebrate the twelfth vintage of this Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard has a unique northeast facing aspect which generally results in sunlight on the steep slopes ...

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Tasting note

color

Deep and Purple

ending

Medium

flavors

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Licorice, Pepper, Voluptuous and Smoky

nose

Closed and Intense

recommend

Yes

taste

Concentrated, Balanced, Well-structured, Full-bodied and Elegant

Written Notes

In 2003, fruit from Herb Lamb was the last fruit brought into the winery and the prolonged maturation resulted in a unique aromatic profile. A vibrant clarity of aromatics of black cherries and raspberries lead to earthy notes. The palate moves to exotic spices and cured meats with pure richness framed by ripe, supple tannins and a fine acid structure.

The unpredictable nature of the 2003 growing season began with a series of heat events in March, proceeded by a wet April. A long, cool summer allowed a beautiful evolution of flavor in the fruit, ahead of sugar accumulation. Heat returned in September, spurring harvest forward after many expected a late year. The 2003 vintage emerged with tremendous character and longevity after several challenges.

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Origin

St. Helena, Napa Valley

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