Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard 1992

Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard 1992This up and coming producer is making 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lamb Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Both the 1992 and 1993 are wines to seek out, although the tiny production means quantities are extremely limited. Both wines boast opaque black colors, and huge, sweet, jammy noses of cassis fruit, minerals, flowers, and new oak. Powerfully authoritative flavors that ooze glycerin and fruit extraction are also elegant and harmonious. The tannin is

red and black fruits

though three previous samples were marred by an overt musty edge

The superbly rich and velvety broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding size

Both the 1992 and 1993 are wines to seek out

with notes of charcoal

an aroma of pen ink

flashy and open

or obtrusive tannin or acidity

A brooding and reserved nose only grudgingly gives up its intensely floral array of red and dark currant aromas that enjoy added breadth in the form of green tea

There is a seductive texture to the supple medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate density before culminating in a dusty and palate coating finish

A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea

high-class tobacco