Colgin Cellars
Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Today was an absolutely fantastic Friday hosting at the City Club by @Dan Fitzgerald. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine. Great job Dan!
The first of four Colgin’s served blind. Youthful notes abound here. More herbal on the nose when compared to the more fruit driven palate. Mostly a mix of black cherries, pomegranate, rhubarb tart and black pepper spice at the finish. I went back and forth with my guesses from Grenache, to pinot, to Syrah and couldn’t land on one. Delicious right now.
Today was an absolutely fantastic Friday hosting at the City Club by @Dan Fitzgerald. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine. Great job Dan!
The first of four Colgin’s served blind. Youthful notes abound here. More herbal on the nose when compared to the more fruit driven palate. Mostly a mix of black cherries, pomegranate, rhubarb tart and black pepper spice at the finish. I went back and forth with my guesses from Grenache, to pinot, to Syrah and couldn’t land on one. Delicious right now.
Rough picture, but pure silk on the palate. Tied for WOF with Hillside.
Rough picture, but pure silk on the palate. Tied for WOF with Hillside.
Oct 4th, 2014
It needed a bit more time in the cellar. It’s mellowed quite a bit.
It needed a bit more time in the cellar. It’s mellowed quite a bit.
Aug 20th, 2021Drinking beautifully at the moment. blackberries, pomegranate dark ripe plum. Nice smooth slightly spicy finish.
Drinking beautifully at the moment. blackberries, pomegranate dark ripe plum. Nice smooth slightly spicy finish.
Jun 28th, 2020
2007’s seemed to get ratings much higher than what I’m finding. I’ve not been impressed to the extent I was expecting with Napa 2007 Cabs. Well, speaking for this wine, it’s just not balanced like I’m used to with the Colgin Cariad. Not sure if time will round out the edges but.....well I guess I shouldn’t care at this point given it’s my last bottle.
2007’s seemed to get ratings much higher than what I’m finding. I’ve not been impressed to the extent I was expecting with Napa 2007 Cabs. Well, speaking for this wine, it’s just not balanced like I’m used to with the Colgin Cariad. Not sure if time will round out the edges but.....well I guess I shouldn’t care at this point given it’s my last bottle.
May 13th, 2018
Wow! Silky smooth soft tannins cherry and rhubarb notes for me. Nice
Wow! Silky smooth soft tannins cherry and rhubarb notes for me. Nice
Aug 15th, 2015
From a fabulous 2007 vintage... Beautiful wine, silky smooth, ripe fruits and great depth.
From a fabulous 2007 vintage... Beautiful wine, silky smooth, ripe fruits and great depth.
May 10th, 2014
