Colgin Cariad 2003 750mL Size:750mL and moderate tannin in the

and moderate tannin in the blockbuster finish

their 2008s look to be among the top wines I tasted in that year

Maybe not a showstopper like the 1999

and highly extracted

Colgin Cariad 2003 750mL Size:750mL and moderate tannin in the"My favorite wine of this quartet is the 2003 Cariad, a proprietary blend (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc) that comes from David Abreu owned vineyards, primarily the Madrona Ranch in St. Helena. Its dense color is accompanied by a big, sweet bouquet of charcoal, white chocolate, spring flowers, meaty, blueberry and blackberry fruit. This stunningly complex, rich, full bodied 2003 is just entering its plateau