Colgin Cellars Cariad Red 2021 Champagne Barons de Rothschild mid-weight Zinfandel from Radio-Coteau

mid-weight Zinfandel from Radio-Coteau

showing floral and pear notes with a lively structure

this was aged in barrels mostly made from trees in the surrounding forest

Eye: In the glass

The mouth feel is saline and viscous followed by driving acidity and firm phenolic power

Colgin Cellars Cariad Red 2021 Champagne Barons de Rothschild mid-weight Zinfandel from Radio-CoteauThe 2021 Cariad is another First Growth Bordeaux look alike from Colgin. Darker currants, smoked tobacco, graphite, bouquet garni, and some exotic, meaty notions dominate the bouquet, and it's massively concentrated on the palate, with full bodied richness, a deep, layered mid palate, polished tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It actually has some upfront appeal due to its incredible balance and texture, yet smart money will still hide these for 5 7