Colgin - Jubilation Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)

Jubilation by Colgin Cellars 2019
APPELLATION: Napa Valley
ELEVATION: 300-1400 feet (91-427 meters)
SOIL: Shallow, well-drained soils formed in material
weathered from basic igneous rocks with basalt flows;
gravelly, sandy alluvium from weathered terraces; soils
weathered from basic volcanic rocks with steep side
slopes of reddish-brown friable gravel.
PRODUCTION: 500 cases
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Over 50% Cabernet
Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and
Petit Verdot
Winegrowing Information:
The 2019 growing season paralleled the moderate
season of 2018, with several, key elements
distinguishing it both at the beginning and the end. An
abundance of rainfall came in the winter of 2019 and continued into early May. Vines thrived
under such verdant growing conditions. Enhancing the airflow of the vine by spacing out the
shoots and adjusting leaves in the late spring was an important yet laborious element for success in
2019. Nature yielded vines with an abundant crop, a result of the extra soil moisture and
nutrients. We adjusted crop size using strict criteria for cluster thinning to bring the vines into
balance.
A peaceful summer ensued, leading us into ideal ripening conditions throughout September. In
early October, a sequence of very cold nights downshifted the pace of ripening, just as the days
were shortening. Harvest took place during the middle two weeks of October. The cold nights
and cooler days captured freshness, infusing intense fruit flavors and perfume into the wines.
Seamless tannins and a strikingly gliding texture define the wines of the 2019 vintage. Though not
lacking for structure, the wines are complete in their youth, making for undeniable, immediate
enjoyment. Patience in the cellar will only highlight their soaring aromatics, as the palpable fruit
integrates with the more subtle savory character.
Notes from the Estate:
Vibrant and approachable, the 2019 Jubilation by Colgin Cellars combines the varied qualities of
Colgin’s three, hillside vineyards into a charming yet complex expression of Napa Valley
Cabernet. Brimming with red fruit and floral notes, an underlying graphite and crushed rock
minerality accompanies hints of savory tobacco and soft herbs. Finessed but firm tannins carry the
wine to a lengthy, salivating finish.