Colgin Cariad 2001 750mL Rhone concentrated

concentrated

"A remarkable wine for the year

all of which is trimmed in discreet but not invisible wood nuances

framed by a deft patina of high-quality new oak

this is a fascinating portfolio of 100% Cabernet Sauvignons all of them from Beckstoffer-owned vineyards

Colgin Cariad 2001 750mL Rhone concentrated2001 Colgin Virtually perfect, the 2001 Cariad (420 cases) is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. Mark Aubert told me there was an extended maceration of nearly 50 days because the tannin got sweeter and sweeter with each additional day after three weeks. This seamless offering possesses a saturated ruby purple color as well as a smorgasbord of aromas, including Valrhona chocolate, cigar tobacco,