2020 Gård Grand Klasse Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope, Washington
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in color, this wine opens with ripe black cherries, plums, macerated blackberries, dried tobacco, black currant, orange rind, and baking spices. Swirling brings forth red cherries, lilac floral notes, summer savory, cedar box, burnt brown sugar, graphite, and peppercorn. The mouthfeel is silky, with a dense core showing mid-palate, slightly chalky tannins, and playful and abundant acidity. The palate expresses generous red and black fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, and dark cherries, as well as sandalwood, dried herbs, and spice, with a finish that is grippy and lingering. This wine has great texture and personality. Drink now or age up to 15 years.
The Vineyard
Gård Vintners wines are 100% estate-grown sustainably at Lawrence Vineyards, featuring 14 distinct vineyard sites. With elevations that range from 870 feet to 1,675 feet and primarily south-facing slopes, Lawrence Vineyards provide a great framework for grape production, while the diversity of each of the locations delivers a high level of complexity to Gård wines. Lawrence Vineyards is certified sustainable.
The Winery
Gård, meaning “farm” in many of the Scandinavian languages, is a tribute to our family’s Scandinavian heritage and farming tradition. Founded in 2006, Gård Vintners is a family-owned and operated estate winery in the heart of Washington’s Royal Slope AVA, with vineyards on the Royal Slope, wine production in Prosser, tasting rooms in Ellensburg, Walla Walla, and Woodinville and Gård Public House restaurant in Royal City.
Specs
Varietal Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Royal Slope, Washington
Vineyards: Scarline, Solaksen, Conner Lee
Alcohol: 15.1%
Cases Produced: 222
Release Date: Fall 2024
2020 Gård Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope, Washington
Tasting Notes
Lots of dark and red fruit on the nose, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon begins with blackberry compote, raspberry jam, mocha, sandalwood, and potpourri. Swirling brings riper fruit and spices, with figs, dark cherry, oak spice, cardamom, and eucalyptus. The mouthfeel has great sweetness and concentration, with remarkable structure and a beautiful acid lift. The oak presentation here is elegant, and the tannins are very fine. The wine finishes long, with the perfect amount of grip. Drink now or in the next 10 years.
The Vineyard
Gård Vintners wines are 100% estate-grown sustainably at Lawrence Vineyards, featuring 14 distinct vineyard sites. With elevations that range from 870 feet to 1,675 feet and primarily south-facing slopes, Lawrence Vineyards provide a great framework for grape production, while the diversity of each of the locations delivers a high level of complexity to Gård wines. Lawrence Vineyards is certified sustainable.
Gård, meaning “farm” in many of the Scandinavian languages, is a tribute to our family’s Scandinavian heritage and farming tradition.
Our mission at Gård is to capture and bottle the unique characteristics of the land we farm. We humbly craft value-driven, award-winning wines from our sustainable estate vineyards to create lasting memories for our customers. Gård Vintners is dedicated to crafting world-class wines from its sustainably farmed estate vineyard on the Royal Slope of Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA. We produce 6,000 cases a year for our wine club, three tasting rooms, and select distribution in the northwest and across the country.
Founded in 2006, Gård Vintners is a family-owned and operated estate winery in the heart of Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA, with vineyards on the Royal Slope, wine production in Walla Walla, and tasting rooms in Woodinville, Walla Walla, and Ellensburg.
The winery was founded by Josh and Lisa Lawrence, along with Josh’s dad John Lawrence, and uncle Sandy Lawrence, who had farmed the Royal Slope for more than 40 years. The winery and estate vineyard are now owned and operated by Josh and his wife, Lisa, who oversees sales and marketing, while Josh oversees the vineyard and other farm and orchard operations.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
We received a very nice holiday surprise with a lab rat for the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Klasse Reserve
The bottle was delivered and I put it in the chiller, it would pair nicely with the prime rib we were having for Christmas dinner. I opened the bottle about 30 minutes before dinner, we wanted to taste it alone, and with dinner. This wine looks bold in the glass with an intense crimson. On the nose we both got dark fruits, I got earthiness, tobacco, but my wife had more berries.
The first sip was very nice, more complex than the nose led us to think. More fruit came forward, but the earthiness shown through. There is a nice amount of oak that is appreciated and not overpowering. The wine paired beautifully with the dinner, it was soft on the mouth and full of dark red fruit. As the wine sat it opened up the fruit settle and the tobacco came forth, this wine would have decanted nicely.
We ended dinner with some dark chocolate truffles and the wine stood up amazingly well to the chocolate. We definitely recommend this wine for anyone who loves a Cabernet.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Gård Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Mix - $70 = 23.33%
This is good stuff. If I weren’t tripping over boxes in the basement I’d jump at this. I bought the last mixed reds case and enjoyed all of them, mostly with food but enjoyable as a sipper as well.
I’m a big fan of Washington reds and this wine did not disappoint.
On the nose: complex and inviting, with aromas of:
Blackcurrant and blackberry, showcasing the wine’s fruit. Subtle notes of tobacco, leather and spice, adding depth.
The palate is full-bodied and velvety smooth, with flavors of: Dark fruit, including black cherry and plum, dominating the mid-palate - Subtle hints of earthy and herbal notes, adding complexity and nuance. A lingering finish with well-integrated tannins, suggesting that this can age.
The acidity is well-balanced, providing a refreshing contrast to the wine’s richness. The tannins are firm but polished, so this is a wine that will continue to evolve and improve with age.
If you’re a fan of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons with depth and complexity, this wine is a must-try!
I generally have GARD on my instabuy list. Sometimes the reds are a tad bit oaky for me but otherwise excellent. This time around cc bills for xmas are coming due so we need to skip this one.
This is good juice! It was available for Indiana on its last offer and I would buy again if it were available in my area this time. A cut above an every day drinker, if you are fan of complex and well-made reds you can’t go wrong here.
Last Wednesday I opened the 2017 Gard Estate Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon for our family Christmas celebration. I opened the bottle about an hour before people arrived. My niece’s husband poured a sample before dinner and loved it. I poured a glass for dinner and it was outstanding with the spiral sliced ham!
I’d jump on this offer, but I have three more bottles of the cab, and 4 bottles each of 2016 & 2017 Gard Grand Klasse Reserve Syrah, plus way too much wine in the basement.
I took a five ounce sample from the 2019 grand klasse, quite delicious with beautiful legs. Simply a full bodied luscious Cabernet. Silky and smooth with well hidden tannins. Just ordered the case because the estate cabernet is wonderful as well.
2020 Gård Grand Klasse Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope, Washington
Tasting Notes
The Vineyard
The Winery
Specs
2020 Gård Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope, Washington
Tasting Notes
The Vineyard
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $640/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Jan 21
Gård Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Mix
4 bottles for $99.99 $25/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $229.99 $19.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2020 Gård Grand Klasse Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 Gård Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
We received a very nice holiday surprise with a lab rat for the
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Klasse Reserve
The bottle was delivered and I put it in the chiller, it would pair nicely with the prime rib we were having for Christmas dinner. I opened the bottle about 30 minutes before dinner, we wanted to taste it alone, and with dinner. This wine looks bold in the glass with an intense crimson. On the nose we both got dark fruits, I got earthiness, tobacco, but my wife had more berries.
The first sip was very nice, more complex than the nose led us to think. More fruit came forward, but the earthiness shown through. There is a nice amount of oak that is appreciated and not overpowering. The wine paired beautifully with the dinner, it was soft on the mouth and full of dark red fruit. As the wine sat it opened up the fruit settle and the tobacco came forth, this wine would have decanted nicely.
We ended dinner with some dark chocolate truffles and the wine stood up amazingly well to the chocolate. We definitely recommend this wine for anyone who loves a Cabernet.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Gård Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Mix - $70 = 23.33%
Gård has walked in as an autobuy for this family over the past year or two
This is good stuff. If I weren’t tripping over boxes in the basement I’d jump at this. I bought the last mixed reds case and enjoyed all of them, mostly with food but enjoyable as a sipper as well.
I had the pleasure of tasting the
2020 Gård Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
I’m a big fan of Washington reds and this wine did not disappoint.
On the nose: complex and inviting, with aromas of:
Blackcurrant and blackberry, showcasing the wine’s fruit. Subtle notes of tobacco, leather and spice, adding depth.
The palate is full-bodied and velvety smooth, with flavors of: Dark fruit, including black cherry and plum, dominating the mid-palate - Subtle hints of earthy and herbal notes, adding complexity and nuance. A lingering finish with well-integrated tannins, suggesting that this can age.
The acidity is well-balanced, providing a refreshing contrast to the wine’s richness. The tannins are firm but polished, so this is a wine that will continue to evolve and improve with age.
If you’re a fan of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons with depth and complexity, this wine is a must-try!
I generally have GARD on my instabuy list. Sometimes the reds are a tad bit oaky for me but otherwise excellent. This time around cc bills for xmas are coming due so we need to skip this one.
This is good juice! It was available for Indiana on its last offer and I would buy again if it were available in my area this time. A cut above an every day drinker, if you are fan of complex and well-made reds you can’t go wrong here.
Any SoCal interested in a 2 or 3 way split?
Last Wednesday I opened the 2017 Gard Estate Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon for our family Christmas celebration. I opened the bottle about an hour before people arrived. My niece’s husband poured a sample before dinner and loved it. I poured a glass for dinner and it was outstanding with the spiral sliced ham!
I’d jump on this offer, but I have three more bottles of the cab, and 4 bottles each of 2016 & 2017 Gard Grand Klasse Reserve Syrah, plus way too much wine in the basement.
Everything I noted in the 2017 was very similar to what ‘lastgoodbye’ stated for the 2020. The 2017 has aged PERFECTLY with a lot of life left!
c’mon peeps, Maine is a state too and it gets dark here at 3:45. We need this!
@FOMOhoarder Seconded! No love for CT?
I took a five ounce sample from the 2019 grand klasse, quite delicious with beautiful legs. Simply a full bodied luscious Cabernet. Silky and smooth with well hidden tannins. Just ordered the case because the estate cabernet is wonderful as well.
In for a case. Gard has been such a consistently high quality buy here on CM; wonderful stuff! Worth me using my Meh Bottled Cheer coupon code for!
Normally an autobuy for me, but I just got two cases of Gard from the last offering in October.
Yall are killing my bank account! Love Gard.
Love the 2019 Gard estate cab; anyone in CMH in for a split?
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