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SCREAMING EAGLE BOOK ENDED BY COLGIN AND HARLAN
A SUCCINCT COLLECTION OF CALIFORNIA CABERNETS
Property of a Cabernet Aficionado and Gentleman
Recently removed from temperature and humiditiy controlled storage
Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon--Vintage 1995
Napa Valley
"I realize perfection in wine, like perfection in anything, is in the eyes of the beholder, and there are those who believe perfection is simply unobtainable. But in my mind, the 1996 and 1995 come close to perfection. Why? First of all, these extraordinary expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon are awesomely concentrated and endowed, while at the same time elegant and amazingly harmonious. The equilibrium between the wines' component parts - new oak, alcohol, tannin, acidity, and extract - is right on, with nothing out of place... [The 1995] possess[es] Colgin's tell-tale opaque black/purple color, phenomenal aromatics consisting of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cassis, subtle new oak, and a notion of floral scents (is it acacia or lilac?). In the mouth... full-bodied, remarkably supple and opulent, with a purity and presence of fruit that must be tasted to be believed. [Its] finish lasts for 45+ seconds. I suspect [it] will get even better over the next 5-10 years before reaching [its] full plateau of maturity, where [it] should remain for two decades or more." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #114 (Dec 1997)
3 bottles per lot
A SUCCINCT COLLECTION OF CALIFORNIA CABERNETS
Property of a Cabernet Aficionado and Gentleman
Recently removed from temperature and humiditiy controlled storage
Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon--Vintage 1995
Napa Valley
"I realize perfection in wine, like perfection in anything, is in the eyes of the beholder, and there are those who believe perfection is simply unobtainable. But in my mind, the 1996 and 1995 come close to perfection. Why? First of all, these extraordinary expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon are awesomely concentrated and endowed, while at the same time elegant and amazingly harmonious. The equilibrium between the wines' component parts - new oak, alcohol, tannin, acidity, and extract - is right on, with nothing out of place... [The 1995] possess[es] Colgin's tell-tale opaque black/purple color, phenomenal aromatics consisting of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cassis, subtle new oak, and a notion of floral scents (is it acacia or lilac?). In the mouth... full-bodied, remarkably supple and opulent, with a purity and presence of fruit that must be tasted to be believed. [Its] finish lasts for 45+ seconds. I suspect [it] will get even better over the next 5-10 years before reaching [its] full plateau of maturity, where [it] should remain for two decades or more." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #114 (Dec 1997)
3 bottles per lot