Paul B.
Yelp
For the purpose of full disclosure, I am a wine club member here. Have reviewed the Manson location and am a little surprised no one has reviewed the Seattle location yet. I actually cancelled my Browne Cellars membership to add this one. Both make excellent wines but the edge and price point favors Cairdeas. Have been here several times and have w(h)ined that there was no chocolate offerings. Came in today and voila...chocolate! Had the tasting and ordered the "salted toffee & the hazelnut crisp" chocolate bars. Now I judge virtually EVERYTHING by its ability to be consumed with chocolate, wine especially. The tasting was their Counoise , Caislean an Papa and Grenache. Discovered that with both the Counoise and the Grenache Noir. The dark chocolate made the wines pop and taste better but both wines made the milk chocolate taste better. I'm typically a milk chocolate junky but actually preferred the dark chocolate pairing. Would be interested to see if I'm alone in my assessment. Pairing aside, this is a very inviting and comfortable experience. Outdoor tables available but my visit was a bit too hot for al fresco. Several wine tasting spots at the location but Cairdeas easily the best. Bathroom is a shared situation but immaculate, a must in my world. Their "Tri," was not on the tasting list but my favorite. Always get a bottle to go.