Another amazing discovery at Taste Washington. Cairdeas Winery is sourcing fruit from Meek Vineyard which brings back memories to Michael Meek a fellow Minnesotan that was making great wines under the Meek Family Estate Label. Glad to see that vineyard still producing fruit.
Cairdeas had some outstanding wines I want to highlight.
- 2025 Cairdeas Winery Nellie Mae – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (3/22/2026)
Glasvin Universal. Very nice wine with spices, grass, floral, grapefruit and minerals. Medium finish and nice acidity. (90 points)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Syrah Stone Ridge – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Royal Slope (3/22/2026)
Glasvin Universal. Gravel, stones, cherry, plum, spices, savory notes and blueberries. This is a a really nice Syrah and top 15 at the Taste of Washington Event. (94 points)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Finial Meek Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (3/22/2026)
Glasvin Universal. Wow was this good and brings back memories from my friend Michael Meek who owned this vineyard. Glad to see it is still going. Stone, blue currants, cherry, spices, pepper and dust. Medium plus finish and amazing. 93+
50% Syrah, 36% Petit Sirah, 12% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier (93 points)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery tri – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (3/22/2026)
Glasvin Universal. 73% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache. Very nice wine with floral, earth, spices, dust, cherry, pepper and dark fruits. Like this a lot. 93+ (93 points)
- 2022 Cairdeas Winery Caisléan an Pápa – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (3/22/2026)
Glasvin Universal. Nice Rhone Blend with cherry, wood, pepper, spices, tar and dried flowers. Medium finish. (92 points)
Great wines and need to seek out more in the near future.