COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Colgin Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Colgin Cariad is a proprietary red wine from Colgin Cellars in Napa Valley, California. The name 'Cariad' is Welsh for love, reflecting the wine's character. The blend primarily features Cabernet Sauvignon, with contributions from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Colgin Cellars was founded by Ann Colgin, with a focus on creating wines of harmony, grace, and precision. The grapes are grown on vineyards situated on hillsides overlooking Napa Valley, characterized by unique geology and airflow. The 2017 vintage experienced substantial winter rainfall, influencing the growing season's progression and the wine's composition, with a notable shift in the blend's proportions.
ALCOHOL
15.6%
AVG. PRICE
€324
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cariad means 'love' in Welsh.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from old riverbeds transformed into hillsides.
Fact 03
Production is limited to around 500 cases annually.
Fact 04
Colgin Cellars is now part of the LVMH group.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Colgin Cariad is produced using neo-classical winemaking methods, focusing on small yields, gentle handling, and meticulous sorting. The grapes are aged in oak to develop complexity and structure. The 2017 vintage was influenced by a wet winter, which delayed the start of the growing season. The final blend is a result of attentive sorting and meticulous blending, aiming for a wine of harmony and precision.
