Colgin - Cariad 2001

WEINWISSER: "Extrem dunkles Purpur, rubine und lila Reflexe am Rand. Unglaublich konzentriertes Nasenbild, Maulbeernoten, Gaba-Spitzwegerich-Pastillen, ein Hauch Anis, Lakritze, ein zarter Touch Grenadine, viel Edelhölzer, Zedern und heller Tabak, sich mehr und mehr öffnend, mit immer neuen, zusätzlichen Aromen. Im Gaumen schon voller Harmonie, süss ausstrahlende, völlig geschmeidige Gerbstoffe der Textur eine schmelzige Note verleihend, parfümierte Aromatik, extrem stoffig, in allen Belangen perfekt, zur absoluten Kalifornien-Elite gehörend, auch einer des bislang grössten Colgins."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "My original score for the 2001 Cariad was 98 points, and there are 250 cases of this 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot blend. It boasts a dense purple color as well as a wonderful multidimensional personality with a huge perfume of charcoal, black truffles, chocolate, blackberries, blueberries and subtle oak. Full-bodied with a voluptuous texture in addition to a structured, intense style, it appears to be still holding much of its character in reserve. There is fabulous upside potential, but the 2001 is a firmer, more concentrated, potentially longer lived wine than the first two vintages. Cellar it for another 5-6 years and drink it over the following 20-25 years."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "This is just great. It has the perfect amount of intensity, weight and density without being too much. Elegantly balanced between its countless layers of concentrated, lush, black fruits, and refinement, the intensely concentrated, wine tastes and feels great as it coats every nook and cranny of your palate."

WINE SPECTATOR: " Graceful and harmonious, this rich, ripe, polished youngster pushes ripeness to the max, exhibiting layers of red currant, black cherry and spicy floral notes. It also shows some heat and finishes with firm, ripe tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 440 cases made."