Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend

9.418 ratings

9.03 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

Soledad Bleu Etoile

8.0

I'm just not a new world gal

I'm just not a new world gal

Sep 28th, 2013

9.3

My first Cariad vineyard - a delightful expression of Cabernet in a glass! Graphite, tar, and dark fruit with mature tannic structure - less intense than Colgin’s IX…

My first Cariad vineyard - a delightful expression of Cabernet in a glass! Graphite, tar, and dark fruit with mature tannic structure - less intense than Colgin’s IX…

Mar 17th, 2024

9.8

Amazing wine! Absolutely sensational after a tough week at work!

Amazing wine! Absolutely sensational after a tough week at work!

Jan 18th, 2019

9.2

Drinking well now. Drank over four hours. Great front and mid. Lacked a strong finish.

Drinking well now. Drank over four hours. Great front and mid. Lacked a strong finish.

Apr 27th, 2015

Master Sommelier

9.2

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jason had this 10 years ago

Feb 7th, 2016

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.7

Ray had this 11 years ago

Ray had this 11 years ago

Aug 13th, 2014

9.3

Kunal had this 5 years ago

Kunal had this 5 years ago

Jan 8th, 2021

9.7

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

Aug 4th, 2019

9.8

Marc had this 7 years ago

Marc had this 7 years ago

Aug 3rd, 2019

9.5

Sander had this 7 years ago

Sander had this 7 years ago

Aug 3rd, 2019