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Wine Country Celebrations Vintners Dinner at Cairdeas Winery
MANSON, Wash. — Join hosts Cairdeas Winery and the winemaker from Amos Rome Vineyards in an evening full of delicious food paired with Washington wines. Guests will enjoy a patio reception followed by dinner. Wines will be paired with each course and there will be an opportunity to bid on exclusive auction lots to raise much-needed funds for the local community. Proceeds … [Read more...] about Wine Country Celebrations Vintners Dinner at Cairdeas Winery
Cairdeas Winery 2016 Lawrence Vineyard Nellie Mae White Wine, Columbia Valley, $24
Charlie Lybecker remains devoted to Rhône Valley varieties and continues to sharpen his approach by focusing on Lawrence Vineyard in the proposed Royal Slope American Viticultural Area for the blend of Viognier (60%) and Roussanne (40%). There’s no oak involved, which keeps it fruity and lively, starting with aromas of Bosc pear, peach candy, jasmine and lemon. Flavors of … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery 2016 Lawrence Vineyard Nellie Mae White Wine, Columbia Valley, $24
Cairdeas Winery 2014 Counoise, Yakima Valley, $36
This year, we’ve given our highest rating of Outstanding! to five Rhône-inspired wines by Charlie Lybecker, a list that includes this 2014 Counoise. Meek Vineyard near Red Mountain in the Yakima Valley American Viticultural Area is responsible for the Counoise (85%) and the Cinsault (8%), while the Alicante Bouschet (10%) hails from nearby Inland Desert. The bright red fruit … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery 2014 Counoise, Yakima Valley, $36
Cairdeas Winery 2014 Meek Vineyard Caislen An Papa, Yakima Valley, $45
The Lybeckers’ name their Châteaunuf-du-Pape-inspired GSM after the Gaelic phrase “Castle of the Pope”, and they’ve made it a vineyard-design blend of Grenache (44%), Mourvèdre (22%), Syrah (14%), Cinsault (13%) and Counoise featuring Michael Meek’s site near Red Mountain. It’s razzy from start to finish, including aromas of tangerine, cranberry, clove and pepper. Lively … [Read more...] about Cairdeas Winery 2014 Meek Vineyard Caislen An Papa, Yakima Valley, $45