Colgin Cellars, IX Estate Red, 2009 Wholesale with a touch of earthiness

with a touch of earthiness that reflects the Montalcino terroir

a squeeze of lime

for an assertively bitter potion perfect for your next Negroni or Boulevardier

lentil stew

a former chef who left the kitchen to create spirits that honor traditional Italian recipes and the family history that inspired them

Colgin Cellars, IX Estate Red, 2009 Wholesale with a touch of earthinessBy the time the 2009 vintage was harvested, Colgins IX Estate was already firmly established as one of the crown jewels of Pritchard Hilla site whose combination of elevation, volcanic soils, and meticulous farming helped redefine what Napa Valley could aspire to. But IX is more than a parcel of land. Its a philosophy: precision without austerity, grandeur without excess. The 2009 is the kind of wine that speaks in paragraphs, not bullet points.