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    245
  • Producer ranking ?

    56
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now - 2035
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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The Story

Cariad, the Welsh word for “love”, is a Bordeaux-style red wine blended from three outstanding vineyards owned and managed by David Abreu. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from Madrona Ranch are blended with small amounts of fruit from Thorevilos and Howell Mountain, producing a wine of enormous proportions with a classic structure that is the Colgin hallmark: a plethora of vibrant aromas, voluptuous at mid-palate, with impeccabl...

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The wines of 2014 have an immense sense of purity. The mild weather of the 2014 vintage produced wines with sophistication that beautifully balance elegance with true power. The superbly delineated flavors are both fresh and fully ripe. A harmonious quality is apparent in the suave texture of these wines. The 2014 vintage seductively draws you in, then piques your curiosity and keeps you returning repeatedly for more. The 2014 season followed ...

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The balance of subtlety and exoticism of the 2014 “Cariad” are captivating. Melted black licorice, ripe blueberry, and plum are unbelievably seductive in the glass. Notes of hibiscus and citrus blossom add freshness and lift to this delectable wine. Accentuated by faint notes of fennel seed, shiitake, and cedar, the 2014 vintage of “Cariad” envelops your senses. Flirtatious and lingering aromas continue onto the palate, where a bright acidity leads into a suavely textured mouthfeel. The 2014 “Cariad” is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.

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St. Helena, Napa Valley
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