Colgin Cariad 2001 750mL Rhone This overtly powerful effort will

This overtly powerful effort will also need plenty of patience but should absolutely be worth the wait

A wine of gravitas and substance

framed by a deft patina of high-quality new oak

"A remarkable wine for the year

Colgin Cariad 2001 750mL Rhone This overtly powerful effort will2001 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,