null

Colgin Cariad Red Napa Valley 1999

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from California
RP 94
ST 93
14.7% ABV
Item # 101301

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

$395.00

Out of stock

750ml
Out of Stock
 
94 points Robert Parker: "There are 450 cases of this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1999 Cariad has aged beautifully, revealing abundant notes of cedar wood, sweet blueberry and black currant fruit and camphor. Powerful and medium to full-bodied with sweet tannins, it appears to be close to full maturity. However, aging it another 12-15 years will be no problem. The wine is better than I initially rated it (91 points) and exhibits greater longevity. Drink this beauty now and over the next 12-15 years. (Jun 2011)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Medium ruby. Superripe aromas of roasted currant, black cherry, black raspberry, peat and licorice, all lifted by a floral note. Sweet, lush and pliant, with compelling dark fruit and licorice flavors. Finishes very long, with major tannins and a flavor of bitter chocolate. (May/Jun 2002)"

Producer notes: "The 1999 Cariad marks Colgin's first-ever bottling of a Bordeaux Style Blend. This Cariad is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, all from David Abreu's Madrona Ranch Vineyard and 5% Petit Verdot from Abreu's Thorevilos Vineyard, both in St. Helena. The word "cariad" means love in Welsh. Ann Colgin discovered this word after the wedding invitations for Catherine Zeta-Jones (a native of Wales) and Michael Douglas' nuptials were sent with the words 'love' and 'cariad' engraved on each side. The wine is hedonistic in its complexity. A powerful nose of plum, black fruit, gravel, scorched earth, black pepper and smoky meats make this wine off the charts. Intense, yet soft, fruit tannins give this wine a very supple texture. Drink now through 2020."
Compare on Wine Searcher
94 points Robert Parker: "There are 450 cases of this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1999 Cariad has aged beautifully, revealing abundant notes of cedar wood, sweet blueberry and black currant fruit and camphor. Powerful and medium to full-bodied with sweet tannins, it appears to be close to full maturity. However, aging it another 12-15 years will be no problem. The wine is better than I initially rated it (91 points) and exhibits greater longevity. Drink this beauty now and over the next 12-15 years. (Jun 2011)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Medium ruby. Superripe aromas of roasted currant, black cherry, black raspberry, peat and licorice, all lifted by a floral note. Sweet, lush and pliant, with compelling dark fruit and licorice flavors. Finishes very long, with major tannins and a flavor of bitter chocolate. (May/Jun 2002)"

Producer notes: "The 1999 Cariad marks Colgin's first-ever bottling of a Bordeaux Style Blend. This Cariad is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, all from David Abreu's Madrona Ranch Vineyard and 5% Petit Verdot from Abreu's Thorevilos Vineyard, both in St. Helena. The word "cariad" means love in Welsh. Ann Colgin discovered this word after the wedding invitations for Catherine Zeta-Jones (a native of Wales) and Michael Douglas' nuptials were sent with the words 'love' and 'cariad' engraved on each side. The wine is hedonistic in its complexity. A powerful nose of plum, black fruit, gravel, scorched earth, black pepper and smoky meats make this wine off the charts. Intense, yet soft, fruit tannins give this wine a very supple texture. Drink now through 2020."
Product SKU 101301
Producer Colgin
Country United States
Region California
Varietal Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends
Vintage 1999
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
ABV 14.7%
Ships To