Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend

9.626 ratings
9.58 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Ted Mandes

Doesn't get any better than this

Doesn't get any better than this

Apr 4th, 2016
Peter Langenstein

Beautiful....

Beautiful....

Dec 8th, 2014
Tom Garland

1.5 hour decant(decent fine/chunky sediment). A majestic inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: beautiful notes of red plum, smoked meat, little herbal funk, blueberry, smidge of wet sandalwood. Taste: Kaboom..firing on all cylinders. Smooth, layered, juicy, rich mouth coating wine with blackberry pie, smokey, cocoa, and a peppery-cedar-cherry LONG finish. YUM! Drinks well with the decant and more years to go.

1.5 hour decant(decent fine/chunky sediment). A majestic inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: beautiful notes of red plum, smoked meat, little herbal funk, blueberry, smidge of wet sandalwood. Taste: Kaboom..firing on all cylinders. Smooth, layered, juicy, rich mouth coating wine with blackberry pie, smokey, cocoa, and a peppery-cedar-cherry LONG finish. YUM! Drinks well with the decant and more years to go.

Jan 6th, 2023
Tom Garland

1.5 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A dazzling inky dark crimson color. On the nose: red plum, blueberry, leather, slight herbal funk, little gamey, and sandlewood. Taste: Its all here...power, finesse, layered, rich wine with black cherry, cocoa, smoke, minerals, and a spiced cedar long finish. Goes great with the prime rib Christmas dinner. Cheers!

1.5 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A dazzling inky dark crimson color. On the nose: red plum, blueberry, leather, slight herbal funk, little gamey, and sandlewood. Taste: Its all here...power, finesse, layered, rich wine with black cherry, cocoa, smoke, minerals, and a spiced cedar long finish. Goes great with the prime rib Christmas dinner. Cheers!

Dec 26th, 2021
Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

Stony more rock

Stony more rock

Nov 24th, 2014
John Schlechter

Velvety bright fruit braised raspberries on the nose well balanced blend

Velvety bright fruit braised raspberries on the nose well balanced blend

Mar 6th, 2017
Tracy Clifford

A stand out from last night.

A stand out from last night.

May 8th, 2016
DAG
9.8

Two hours of decanting and the vultures feasted on this beauty. It was outstanding and a real treat.

Two hours of decanting and the vultures feasted on this beauty. It was outstanding and a real treat.

Apr 16th, 2016
V M
9.7

Start by saying this needs more time and could def see it approaching perfection if it ages well. Big captivating nose of blackberries, warm road tar, and hints of violet. Palate bursts forth with smokey ember notes juxtaposition against ripe plums and dark berries. Napa meets st Emilion. The finish is a touch too tannic right now as it masks what will surely be more nuance that currently appear a full minute after sipping. Special wine it will prob be better in 2 + years.

Start by saying this needs more time and could def see it approaching perfection if it ages well. Big captivating nose of blackberries, warm road tar, and hints of violet. Palate bursts forth with smokey ember notes juxtaposition against ripe plums and dark berries. Napa meets st Emilion. The finish is a touch too tannic right now as it masks what will surely be more nuance that currently appear a full minute after sipping. Special wine it will prob be better in 2 + years.

Oct 10th, 2015
Barbie Fiallo

First time trying this big bold wine. Not sure if the decanting is what did it but this was earthy and smokey yet left big dark fruit on the palate. A remarkable blend.

First time trying this big bold wine. Not sure if the decanting is what did it but this was earthy and smokey yet left big dark fruit on the palate. A remarkable blend.

Jul 23rd, 2015