Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend

9.458 ratings
9.317 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
Shay A
9.6

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 fourth of four Colgin’s served blind. My co-favorite. From the get-go, it was super concentrated, herbal, savory and just a hint of black fruit. Almost chewy in how dense it was. Smoky charcoal, wild herbs, cassis, and truffled blackberries. Still quite dry and tannic, even with the long decant. My initial, and final, guess was Colgin Syrah. Loved it.

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 fourth of four Colgin’s served blind. My co-favorite. From the get-go, it was super concentrated, herbal, savory and just a hint of black fruit. Almost chewy in how dense it was. Smoky charcoal, wild herbs, cassis, and truffled blackberries. Still quite dry and tannic, even with the long decant. My initial, and final, guess was Colgin Syrah. Loved it.

Jul 20th, 2019
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.4

100 points WA but surprisingly not over the top as I expected.

100 points WA but surprisingly not over the top as I expected.

Jan 27th, 2019
Patrick Derdeyn

Every time I've had this bottle it's been a revelation. It's just everything you want from Napa.

Every time I've had this bottle it's been a revelation. It's just everything you want from Napa.

Oct 15th, 2017
Patrick Derdeyn

One of my wines of the night. Just epic.

One of my wines of the night. Just epic.

Jul 8th, 2016
David L

05' It needs a good hour decanting. 100pt 55%CB 25% Merlot 11% CF 9%PV. Full-bodied. Black current, sweet black cherry, ripped blackberry, chocolate dipped cherries. This wine lingers on the back of your palate for a minute! You could sit this down for another 15 years.

05' It needs a good hour decanting. 100pt 55%CB 25% Merlot 11% CF 9%PV. Full-bodied. Black current, sweet black cherry, ripped blackberry, chocolate dipped cherries. This wine lingers on the back of your palate for a minute! You could sit this down for another 15 years.

Oct 25th, 2015
George Tita

No thanks...

No thanks...

Apr 4th, 2015
Jens Hoogstad

100/100.

100/100.

Jul 16th, 2014
Jack Tan

Easy drinking. Smooth and gluggable

Easy drinking. Smooth and gluggable

Dec 25th, 2021
Alvaro Bustillos

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JOva
07/2015 cowboy star

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07/2015 cowboy star

Sep 30th, 2019
William Lauder

Really delicious full bodied wine.

Really delicious full bodied wine.

Dec 14th, 2018