2013 Colgin Cariad | Napa Valley Red Wine | 750ml

The 2013 Colgin Cariad Napa Valley Red Wine is a highly sought-after collectible wine from Colgin Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s most respected cult producers. Known for small-production wines with depth, elegance, and exceptional structure, Colgin has become a benchmark name for serious California wine collectors.

The Cariad bottling is inspired by Bordeaux-style blending, bringing together richness, structure, and refinement. The 2013 vintage is known for power and concentration, giving this wine impressive depth, dark fruit intensity, and long aging potential.

On the nose, expect cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, tobacco, cocoa, violets, spice, and polished oak. The palate is full-bodied and layered, showing blackcurrant, dark fruit, espresso, licorice, mineral notes, firm tannins, and refined savory complexity. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent with lingering dark fruit, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and spice.

The 2013 Colgin Cariad 750ml is ideal for Napa Valley collectors, luxury gifting, anniversaries, cellar placement, and fine dining. Its cult producer status, collectible vintage, and powerful yet refined profile make it a standout bottle for serious wine buyers.

Whether opened for a special occasion or added to a curated cellar, 2013 Colgin Cariad delivers prestige, depth, and world-class Napa Valley character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite, tobacco, cocoa, violets, and spice
• Palate: Blackcurrant, dark fruit, espresso, licorice, polished oak, mineral notes, and firm tannins
• Finish: Long, powerful, refined, and complex with lingering cedar, graphite, tobacco, spice, and dark fruit

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Napa Valley Red Wine
• Producer: Colgin Cellars
• Expression: Cariad
• Vintage: 2013
• Region: Napa Valley
• State: California
• Country: United States
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Powerful, structured, dark-fruited, polished, mineral, savory, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Rare 2013 Colgin Cariad from Napa Valley
• Collectible cult California red wine
• Bordeaux-inspired blend with depth, structure, and elegance
• Rich profile with cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, cocoa, and spice
• Excellent for collectors, gifting, anniversaries, and cellar placement
• Strong fine wine display and investment appeal

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Decant for 1–2 hours to allow the wine’s dark fruit, structure, and savory complexity to open fully.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, prime rib, beef tenderloin, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, duck, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheddar, and refined fine dining cuisine.