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2021 Cairdeas Winery Caisléan an Pápa

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June 2, 2024 - $25

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...fresh layers that exude elegance, precision and finesse. A delightful mix of crunchy red fruit and floral essence gracefully emerges from the glass, complemented by subtle spicy undertones of potpourri. With its medium to full-bodied profile, this wine is food friendly and delivers a succulent finish.

94James Suckling

Juicy, layered and generous, the wine deftly blends five Rhone grape varieties for a ripe but beautifully balanced expression. Lighter red fruit lifts heavier blackberries and dark plums on smooth tannins.

17Jancis Robinson

Black-cherry and black-plum aromas. Viscous with plump, rounded tannin on the palate and a bit of warmth. Enough acid to balance out the richness. Lingering finish.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.