Colgin Cellars Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend 2007

Ratings on Delectable

Shay A Delectable Pro

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.

9.4

James Parker Huston, CWE Delectable Pro

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

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.

10

Anna Sangiacomo

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.

9.6

Anna Sangiacomo

Drinking 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.

9.4

Susan Sangiacomo

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.

9.2

Michael Mcdermott

Wow! Silky smooth soft tannins cherry and rhubarb notes for me. Nice

Wow! Silky smooth soft tannins cherry and rhubarb notes for me. Nice

9.8

Leo Hernández Téllez

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.

9.6

Renee Campbell

07 only 9.2

07 only 9.2

9.2

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.