Colgin - Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The “home” vineyard of Ann Colgin and Joe Wender, Tychson Hill has emerged as one of St. Helena/Napa’s most singular, evocative vineyards. Only about six acres in total, sloped and with a northern aspect, the major section of the vineyard was planted in 1997 to heritage clones of Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller section planted in 2014." (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)

JAMES SUCKLING: "Fabulous aromas of crushed fruit and stone fruit, such as peaches, together with currants and more currants. Full-bodied with polished tannins that give a cashmere-like texture that holds the wine together with succulence and freshness, as well as formed fleshiness. Vibrant. Hints of graphite and lead pencil to the fruit at the end. Drinkable now, but will age so beautifully."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Rock-solid and with an old-school hint, this has charcoal, menthol and tar notes amid the core of muscular black currant, plum and blackberry reduction flavors. A tarry edge extends through the well-structured finish, with the fruit showing serious length. For fans of the muscular style. To be released March 2023. Best from 2024 through 2040. 650 cases made."

DECANTER: The nose is predictably sumptuous and opulent, but what singles out this wine is a distinct floral element that gives it an alluring charm. The attack is suave yet taut, with fine acidity invading the crunchy fruit. It's lively and elegant, with integrated tannins and remarkable poise. Perhaps it lacks a little punch, but there's ample persistence on the finish.