Colgin Cariad 2012 (Ex-Winery) Pfalz The round and seductively textured

The round and seductively textured medium weight flavors exude a fine bead of minerality on the appealingly detailed

with a hint of earthy mushroom to the yeasty flavours

that is) tannins

An appealingly airy and wonderfully spicy nose reflects the cool and elegant essence of red currant and plenty of floral elements that include violet lavender and an interesting hint of acacia

herbal tea

Colgin Cariad 2012 (Ex-Winery) Pfalz The round and seductively texturedA close second (and who knows how they might perform at different times and with different foods) is the 2012 Cariad Proprietary Red Wine, made from grapes grown by David Abreu at his estate vineyards in Napa. This blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot shows notes of burning embers charcoal, blackberry fruit, licorice and floral notes, followed by a full bodied, dense, layered wine. It has great purity,