Colgin Cellars Cariad 2010

The 2010 Cariad has such a deep, velvety texture from the Cabernet Sauvignon that it coats the mouth perfectly. Opened it with a decanter and the dark fruit notes just kept unfolding over two hours. A real treat for a special dinner.

Aged beautifully over the last 14 years, this 2010 red blend still has a surprisingly vibrant core of dark fruit with those softer, integrated tannins you’d expect from a well-kept Napa Cabernet. The 750ml bottle was gone far too quickly.

Opened this for a special dinner and the blend really held its own, with the Cabernet backbone giving it plenty of structure. Silky texture and a long finish that kept us talking long after the bottle was empty.