2019 Vineyard Series Stoneridge
Collector's & Founder's Club: $48.75
Case Club: $52
Connoisseur's Club: $55.25
Non-Club: $65
Black currant, smoked brisket, black pepper, licorice, and blood orange, the 2019 Vineyard Selection blend of Syrah and Tempranillo opens up savory and meaty on the nose. Swirling brings black olive tapenade, candied cherry, hoisin sauce, and hints of crushed flowers and seaweed. The mouthfeel is plush, soft and complex, with silky tannins, balanced acidity and wonderful length. The wine finishes savory and juicy, but with enough sweetness to back it up. A layered blend that you can drink now or in the next 10 years
Stoneridge vineyard (760-814 ft elevation), one of our warmest sites, showcases 20+ year old vines on an extremely unique rocky soil. This 100-point vineyard produces savory, meaty, flavorful wines with dark fruit and spectacular volume.
This wine is sustainably produced vegan and glyphosate free.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | red blend |
| Varietal Composition | 67% Syrah | 33% Tempranillo |
| Appellation | Royal Slope |
| Vineyard | Stoneridge Vineyard |
| Designation | Lawrence Vineyards |
| PH | 3.91 |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 125 |
93pts - Owen Bargreen: The 2019 ‘Stoneridge Vineyard’ Syrah comes from this esteemed site known for world-class Syrah which is located in the Royal Slope AVA. 33% Tempranillo has been blended in, as this shows off wonderful viscosity on the mouth. Earl grey tea with dusty soils combine with espresso grounds, creosote and salted beef carpaccio on the palate. Really good now, enjoy over the next ten years. Drink 2022-2032- 93
93pts - Vinous/Eric Guido: A captivating blend of crushed blackberries and olive tapenade mix with violet florals as the 2019 Vineyard Series Stoneridge comes to life in the glass. This blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Tempranillo impresses further with juicy, round textures and zesty acidity that enlivens the mineral-drenched black fruits within. Lightly tannic yet aiming to please, the 2019 finishes with a staining of rum-soaked currants and licorice that lingers for up to a minute. Very nice.
91pts - James Suckling:
This is toasty with smoked plums and blackberries with walnut, vanilla and asphalt. Full-bodied with firm tannins and chalky texture. Juicy fruit character and spicy finish with some chewiness to it. 67% syrah and 33% tempranillo. Drink or hold.
Gård Vintners is 100% estate grown sustainably at Lawrence Vineyards in the Royal Slope AVA. Lawrence Vineyards features seven distinct vineyard sites with elevations ranging 930 feet to 1,675 feet. The combination of elevation and south-facing slope provides a great framework for grape production, while the diversity of the seven locations delivers a high level of complexity to Gård wines. Lawrence Vineyards is certified sustainable by Vinewise.org.
