Waddington's

Fine Wine Online Auction

November 28, 2017

Return To Gallery
LOT 157

Lot 157

COLGIN CELLARS PROPIETARY RED CARIAD 2007 (3) 100 WA

COLGIN CELLARS PROPIETARY RED CARIAD 2007 (3) 100 WA
Lot 157 Details
COLGIN CELLARS PROPIETARY RED CARIAD 2007
Napa Valley.

There are 550-cases of the perfect 2007 Cariad (original rating was 99), a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. One of northern California’s watershed vintages for Bordeaux varietals, according to Allison Tauziet, this wine revealed great potential from the day the first grapes were crushed. It possesses a dense purple color, massive fruit, soft but high tannin, and a structural profile somewhat similar to the 2002. There appears to be more underlying minerality in the 2007, but the sweetness of the tannin, the enormous concentration of fruit (blackberry, blueberry, cherry) intermixed with graphite, chocolate, coffee and crushed rock characteristics is striking. This is a compelling, even prodigious wine that hits all the palate’s sweet spots, possesses phenomenal upside potential, and is a modern day legend in the making. Approachable now because of its flawlessness and seamless characteristics, it should drink well for three decades or more. May 2011 100 WA


3 bts. (OWC) per lot $1,600 - $1,900

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

More Details Below   ↓

Lot Report

Additional Images
COLGIN CELLARS PROPIETARY RED CARIAD 2007 (3) 100 WA
  • COLGIN CELLARS PROPIETARY RED CARIAD 2007 (3) 100 WA

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 157
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.