Kirsch liquor, orange peel, red licorice, and sandalwood. Whirling brings crème de cassis, rhubarb, cherry compote, green olive tapenade, and dry herbs. The mouthfeel is playful and mouthwatering, with tons of red fruit, citrus, and savory tones. The mid palate is lively, with a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, and remarkable texture and finesse. The wine finishes vibrant, with a kiss of red fruit sweetness, spice, and a mellow grip to make you crave another sip. Beautiful now, you can enjoy this deal of a wine for the next 8 years.
The Vineyard
Gård Vintners wines are 100% estate grown sustainably at Lawrence Vineyards, featuring 14 distinct vineyard sites. With elevations that range 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 Winemaking
This is stainless steel fermented, with extended maceration. Aged in stainless steel for 14 months.
Specs
Vintage: 2021
Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Syrah
Vineyard: Solaksen
Alcohol: 13.5%
Release Date: Fall 2024
Winemaker: Matías Kúsulas
Cases Produced: 1600
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x - 2021 Gård Vintners “The Don” Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope
Case:
12x - 2021 Gård Vintners “The Don” Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope
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, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
2021 Gård Vintners “The Don” Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope
90 pts – Owen Bargreen
91 pts – Jeremy Young, Int’l Wine Report
91 pts – Critic’s Choice - Sean Sullivan
Sensory Notes
The Vineyard
The Winemaking
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$302.40/Case for 12x - 2021 Gård Vintners “The Don” Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Slope at Gård
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 8 - Wednesday, Jun 10
2021 Gård Vintners “The Don” Cabernet Sauvigon
6 bottles for $94.99 $15.83/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $149.99 $12.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
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