This mystery collection of 2019 reds from Gård Vintners highlights some of the best of the 2019 vintage, all estate grown sustainably in one of the nation’s newer AVAs - Royal Slope AVA in Washington state nestled halfway between Seattle and Spokane in eastern Washington. Many of the wines have received 90+ scores.
2019 was a warm year on the Royal Slope, with a beautiful growing season without any major hiccups (always a gift since Gård is not only an estate winery, but a grower as Lawrence Vineyards for many other wineries, as well as a farmer of many other crops). Harvest was ahead of schedule with fruit ripening early, which proved to be a big benefit when the region was hit with an early frost on October 11, 2019. Being ahead of schedule meant that most of the grapes were already harvested or ready to be when the frost hit.
The 6-pack features six different red wines from the Gård portfolio, a mix of three Rhone varietals and Rhone blends, and three Bordeaux varietals, also, with two of the six parts of our reserve-level series. The 12-pack doubles up on the deliciousness of each of the wines offered in the 6-pack.
Being 100% estate grown on our farm at Lawrence Vineyards, Gård wines are a labor of love from the soil to the glass for owners and husband-wife duo Josh and Lisa Lawrence. Gård means “farm” in Norwegian, inspired by the couple’s heritage and farming tradition.) The Lawrence estate vineyards are located on the farm that the family has operated for nearly 60 years in the relatively young farming region noted for its ability to grow world-class apples, cherries, potatoes, and onions, and now wine grapes in the newly minted Royal Slope AVA.
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 is 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, IN, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI
Some possibilities:
Reverence
Stoneridge
and from Lawrence Vineyards~
Boneyard
Kvasir
Malbec
Solaksen
Vaucluse
Syrah Collection Series Scarline
Syrah Collection Series Stoneridge
Syrah Thunderstone
@jrbw3@KNmeh7@ttboy23 I’ve purchased and loved several cases of Gard. I wasn’t referring to this mystery as a let down, just money saving because they won’t ship to MI this time around. It was the last mystery deal I bought that I remember to be very disappointing (Imported Wines Mystery Offer).
@cathyk39 Let’s hope it is good, as I still recall the underwhelming Imported Wines Mystery. Not bad but meh. Like the all red guarantee and Gard is solid.
@cathyk39@foxrunner Interesting how the imported mystery case thing is still top of mind. WD did a domestic mystery offer follow up/mea culpa that was very well received. But people don’t forget…
@cathyk39@foxrunner@hscottk
Well a wise man one said…
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
Ben Franklin
@cathyk39@foxrunner@hscottk the imported mystery was a letdown BUT I do remember the mystery Wellington cases of yore being awesome. Couple that with all the Gard offerings I’ve had being super solid, going for a case was an easy decision.
So I’m personally not familiar, nor ever had, a Gard wine.
Anyone care to try to enlighten me to help push me over the edge?
I’m a sucker for mystery cases, and the last one WD put on was dynamite.
@Drez143 Gård has never disappointed me. One of my favorite CM offerings. Solid winery, I believe mostly estate vineyards, Washington state sourced, which produces some top quality reds.
@Drez143 As someone who is not purchasing, for financial reasons. Gard is, in my opinion, one of the best high-class offerings.
I don’t want to compare the wines to Ty Caton… although, many varietals can. I was introduced by Don Isidro blend, it drank WILDLY above the price offered, and honestly, MSRP–which none of us here ever pay. That get’s you into their other stuff.
That happened to me with Ty’s field blend. It drank way above and it creates a following.
If $$ were different, I would absolutely be in. And, even though it sounds like the 12 pack will be 2x of 6 (disappointing) splits aren’t usually a thing with mystery cases.
I would bet all my labrat reviews (wait, is that currency?) that at 15 a bottle for a case, this will be absolutely stellar. FWIW.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
Gård Vintners Mystery Red Wines - $80 = 30.77%
We “accidentally” had lunch at their pub in Royal City, WA this summer. We were staying nearby at Wanapum State Park and decided to check it out for lunch, not realizing it was THAT Gard. Great lunch, great wine, got a bottle.
Popped a prior Gard Casemates offer this morning…for you! 2016 Gard Syrah, Grand Klasse Reserve, Lawrence Vineyard.
Tasted a little…great nose, but thin, little fruit. Decanted 'til mid-afternoon after pouring into another bottle and back. Very good now. If this is representative of what’s in the Mystery Case, it’s a definite buy.
@pupator I got one of those disappointing mystery cases, but the next mystery case well made up for it (and I figure that WD doesn’t want to make another mistake like the disappointing cases). Plus, this one is Gard.
@rjquillin@rpstrong Same mystery case here. No complaints, opened the Kvasjr tonight and it was excellent. We are a big fan of Gard, Lawrence vineyards and Royal Slope AVA, so this worked out great for $15/btl. The QPR is actually pretty crazy.
Sounds like it. The CS Reserve was a bit puzzling, 'cuz they dropped ‘Reserve’ from the label - but it matches with their website picture, as well as with the blend percentages. (CorTot got the same.)
Any else get a shipping tracking notice " due to operating conditions you shipment may be delayed" ?
Says it left facility on Halloween for the long journey to FL. No other ETA info.
@rjquillin it was in the tracking notes so assuming carrier or warehouse.
Notice was 7:45 AM and it left warehouse or shipping warehouse same day @11:00 PM so probably ok.
@forlich When I get those, auto email from CM or WCC shipping, I’ll enter the tracking number into a 3rd party app and/or the shipper’s site and get updates. https://www.packagetrackr.com/
seems to work reasonably well and sends email updates and has links to the carrier for reference as well.
I received my case today. It looks similar to other post. Did anyone receive bottles from the Collection Series referenced on the Vinters website? https://www.gardwine.com/casemates
2x Kvasir Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Reverence Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Syrah Grand Klasse Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Merlot Lawrence Estate Royal Slope 4x CS Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
There seem to be a fair number of different mixes. Mine were all 2019 Lawrence Estate, Royal Slope. 2 each of:
Syrah, Grand Klasse
Red, Kvasir
Red, Solaksen Vineyard
Red, Reverence
Cab
Cab, Grand Klasse
Interestingly, not all of these are available on the Gård website. One or more (I forget) have been replaced by new releases.
Just to follow up, now that we have worked through this collection.
Extremely happy with this purchase and I regret not getting two cases. My wife told me this is her new favorite winery
Gård Vintners Mystery Red Wines
Tasting Notes
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Nov 13 - Wednesday, Nov 15
Gård Vintners Mystery Red Wines
6 bottles for $129.99 $21.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $179.99 $15/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Haven’t met a Gard I didn’t like, very tempting!
Some possibilities:
Reverence
Stoneridge
and from Lawrence Vineyards~
Boneyard
Kvasir
Malbec
Solaksen
Vaucluse
Syrah Collection Series Scarline
Syrah Collection Series Stoneridge
Syrah Thunderstone
No MI!!! Fie!!
@jrbw3 nor Oklahoma or even Iowa, where relation live
@jrbw3 what’s up with that. Didn’t we split the Kvasir not too long ago?!
@jrbw3 @ttboy23 It’s fine…saving us all money! I always get excited about “mystery” cases, and except for one, they have all disappointed IMO
@jrbw3 @kasandrae @ttboy23 Please tell me that your one not-disappointing was at least a wellington or twisted oak. IMHO the rockstars of mystery cases.
IF money wasn’t an issue, I have high-hopes for a Gard offering. Their wines are all spectacular.
@jrbw3 @KNmeh7 @ttboy23 I’ve purchased and loved several cases of Gard. I wasn’t referring to this mystery as a let down, just money saving because they won’t ship to MI this time around. It was the last mystery deal I bought that I remember to be very disappointing (Imported Wines Mystery Offer).
Can’t resist a good mystery! In for a case.
@cathyk39 Let’s hope it is good, as I still recall the underwhelming Imported Wines Mystery. Not bad but meh. Like the all red guarantee and Gard is solid.
@cathyk39 @foxrunner Interesting how the imported mystery case thing is still top of mind. WD did a domestic mystery offer follow up/mea culpa that was very well received. But people don’t forget…
@cathyk39 @foxrunner @hscottk
Well a wise man one said…
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
Ben Franklin
@cathyk39 @foxrunner @hscottk @ScottW58 I’m still bitter.
EDIT But I’ve liked all the Gård wines and love WA reds in general so I’m in for this.
/giphy subsequent-funky-hunchback
@cathyk39 @foxrunner @hscottk @ScottW58 well said. My other favorite quote of his is, “keep the change ya filthy animals!”
@cathyk39 @CorTot @foxrunner @hscottk
Lol
@cathyk39 @hscottk Yup and I didn’t bite. Silly me!
@cathyk39 @foxrunner @hscottk the imported mystery was a letdown BUT I do remember the mystery Wellington cases of yore being awesome. Couple that with all the Gard offerings I’ve had being super solid, going for a case was an easy decision.
KRULL! A SKULL! BRETT HULL! AWESOME!
I don’t need any more wine but definitely getting some fomo with no MI shipping.
I love a mystery, in for a case!
So I’m personally not familiar, nor ever had, a Gard wine.
Anyone care to try to enlighten me to help push me over the edge?
I’m a sucker for mystery cases, and the last one WD put on was dynamite.
@Drez143
check out the Deals thread of previous offers and search for Gard.
I get 15 hits.
@Drez143 Gård has never disappointed me. One of my favorite CM offerings. Solid winery, I believe mostly estate vineyards, Washington state sourced, which produces some top quality reds.
@rjquillin So I am on my phone and I scrolled all of the way back to January 2022. This is the only Gård I could see.
Am I missing something?
@Drez143 @rjquillin The best way is to open the Case Savings vs Smaller Allotment thread and search (in this case) for “Gard”.
Which just made me realize that this offer needs to be listed. On it!
@Drez143
only a few…
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-mystery-red-wines
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-blend-of-red-blends
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-estate-cabernet-sauvignon
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-92-points-reds-collection
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-grand-klasse-reserve-rose
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-cabernet-sauvignon
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-91-points-washington-reds
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/gard-vintners-grand-klasse-reserve-reds
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-vintners-ros-grand-klasse-reserve
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-vintners-mixed-reds
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-washington-cabernet-sauvignon
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-vintners-malbec
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-reserve-syrah
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/grd-vintners-don-isidro-red-blend
@Drez143 As someone who is not purchasing, for financial reasons. Gard is, in my opinion, one of the best high-class offerings.
I don’t want to compare the wines to Ty Caton… although, many varietals can. I was introduced by Don Isidro blend, it drank WILDLY above the price offered, and honestly, MSRP–which none of us here ever pay. That get’s you into their other stuff.
That happened to me with Ty’s field blend. It drank way above and it creates a following.
If $$ were different, I would absolutely be in. And, even though it sounds like the 12 pack will be 2x of 6 (disappointing) splits aren’t usually a thing with mystery cases.
I would bet all my labrat reviews (wait, is that currency?) that at 15 a bottle for a case, this will be absolutely stellar. FWIW.
@Drez143 thanks everyone for getting me over the edge! Case order placed!
/giphy enchanted-bashful-yard
I’ll bite. Haven’t tried Gard before… but a gap of WA wine in the cellar, reds, and the mix of styles got me!
/giphy frightened-knowledgeable-house
https://giphy.com/gifs/news-jim-jordan-rudeness-iDIhozHdYWhujCPHN2
Off topic, but I can unequivocally say that Gard runs the best restaurant in Royal City, WA.
No WY.
Gard is good, Gard is great, thank you for are food and wine. Amen. But seriously their wine is very good.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
Gård Vintners Mystery Red Wines - $80 = 30.77%
We “accidentally” had lunch at their pub in Royal City, WA this summer. We were staying nearby at Wanapum State Park and decided to check it out for lunch, not realizing it was THAT Gard. Great lunch, great wine, got a bottle.
/giphy quality-engaging-wealth
/giphy expert-valiant-caterpillar
First time purchasing gard! Also my first time buying two consecutive sales! Hopefully tomorrow isn’t a fantastic case of white wines
@CruelMelody White Monday’s
I’m in for a case, I’ve enjoyed quite a few of the Gard offerings here. Any of their wines at $15 seems like an awesome deal!
OWLS! TOWELS! JOWLS! AWESOME!
With no MI this time - it was a good opportunity to gift a case to my brother.
Popped a prior Gard Casemates offer this morning…for you! 2016 Gard Syrah, Grand Klasse Reserve, Lawrence Vineyard.
Tasted a little…great nose, but thin, little fruit. Decanted 'til mid-afternoon after pouring into another bottle and back. Very good now. If this is representative of what’s in the Mystery Case, it’s a definite buy.
/giphy whole-dumb-moose
With three cases arriving within the next 4 days, I tried to resist ordering this. Fail.
/giphy reckless-lyrical-hammer
I’ll take a Case…
ajar-hilarious-taste
I’m getting a case. Hit me up for a Marin/SF split.
/giphy messy-square-leopard
I love Casemates, but I got so screwed on the last “mystery” cases I bought (and talked all my friends into) I will keep my vow of “never again.”
@pupator I caved, only because this Gard offering is less than previous offers and I always have wanted to try them.
@pupator I got one of those disappointing mystery cases, but the next mystery case well made up for it (and I figure that WD doesn’t want to make another mistake like the disappointing cases). Plus, this one is Gard.
Well shoot – I picked a bad weekend to be traveling, hate missing out on a Gard offering.
/giphy uncanny-ambivalent-cupid
Nice assortment:
2 Reverence
2 Grande Klasse Syrah
2 Grande Klasse CS Columbia Valley
2 CS Royal Slope
2 Merlot Royal Slope
2 Kvasir
@CorTot this is the mix I received too
Two each:
(I also bought one each of the Kvasir and Reverence when they were $50 for the pair on 3/10/23.)
@rpstrong Seems you and I got the same assortment
@rjquillin @rpstrong mystery case, not random case…
@rjquillin @rpstrong Same mystery case here. No complaints, opened the Kvasjr tonight and it was excellent. We are a big fan of Gard, Lawrence vineyards and Royal Slope AVA, so this worked out great for $15/btl. The QPR is actually pretty crazy.
@rpstrong @wnance wasting no time at all on that one!
Sounds like it. The CS Reserve was a bit puzzling, 'cuz they dropped ‘Reserve’ from the label - but it matches with their website picture, as well as with the blend percentages. (CorTot got the same.)
I received the following - all 2019:
Lawrence Vineyards Royal Slope
2 Reverence
2 Cabernet Sauvignon
2 Merlot
2 Kvasir
2 Grande Klasse Syrah
Columbia Valley
2 Grande Klasse Cabernet Sauvignon
@PLSemenza ![Winespread][1]
Looks like the same spread for me too!
[1]:
Any else get a shipping tracking notice " due to operating conditions you shipment may be delayed" ?
Says it left facility on Halloween for the long journey to FL. No other ETA info.
@forlich
Notice from CM or the carrier?
@rjquillin it was in the tracking notes so assuming carrier or warehouse.
Notice was 7:45 AM and it left warehouse or shipping warehouse same day @11:00 PM so probably ok.
@forlich When I get those, auto email from CM or WCC shipping, I’ll enter the tracking number into a 3rd party app and/or the shipper’s site and get updates.
https://www.packagetrackr.com/
seems to work reasonably well and sends email updates and has links to the carrier for reference as well.
@forlich Yes, I got the same with no further updates in the tracking & also I am in Fl
I received my case today. It looks similar to other post. Did anyone receive bottles from the Collection Series referenced on the Vinters website?
https://www.gardwine.com/casemates
@eastcoastmary it’s a mystery case, not a random case. Everybody is most likely getting the same assortment.
@eastcoastmary yes, I did. Check out the picture I posted yesterday. It’s the bottle on the far right.
@CorTot @eastcoastmary Uh, far right…looking at from behind?
@eastcoastmary @klezman I’m getting deja vu from the Wellington mystery offer on the old site.
@eastcoastmary @hscottk @klezman If only…
Wellington Offer
Anyone else only get 5 different wines?
2x Kvasir Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Reverence Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Syrah Grand Klasse Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
2x Merlot Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
4x CS Lawrence Estate Royal Slope
@warcraft82 Also only got 5, but a different mix.
2x CS Grand Klasse
2x CS
2x Merlot
2x Syrah Grand Klasse
4x Reverence
There seem to be a fair number of different mixes. Mine were all 2019 Lawrence Estate, Royal Slope. 2 each of:
Syrah, Grand Klasse
Red, Kvasir
Red, Solaksen Vineyard
Red, Reverence
Cab
Cab, Grand Klasse
Interestingly, not all of these are available on the Gård website. One or more (I forget) have been replaced by new releases.
Had to delay delivery until today since I was away yesterday. Same mix as many have received:
Just to follow up, now that we have worked through this collection.
Extremely happy with this purchase and I regret not getting two cases. My wife told me this is her new favorite winery