2019 Vineyard Series Conner Lee
Collector's & Founder's Club: $48.75
Case Club: $52
Connoisseur's Club: $55.25
Non-Club: $65
Ripe figs, strawberry confiture, cocoa powder, and espresso beans to begin, this very expressive Bordeaux blend from Conner Lee vineyard opens very intense on the nose. With some time in the glass, the wine shows huckleberry jam, tobacco and tar tones, in addition to mocha, Ceylán tea and dry herbs. The palate is plush and highly concentrated, but yet still angular and with fantastic structure. The wine finishes long, with beautiful texture, and a touch of oak spice and mocha. Enjoy now or in the next 10 years.
Conner Lee vineyard (1.085-1164 ft elevation) has 30-year old vines, own-rooted over a very fine sandy loam soil. This cooler site produces rich, velvety wines with fantastic texture, roundness and complexity.
This wine is sustainably produced vegan and glyphosate free.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal Composition | 60% Merlot | 20% Cabernet Franc | 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Royal Slope |
| Vineyard | Conner Lee Vineyard |
| Designation | Lawrence Vineyards |
| PH | 3.82 |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 125 |
92pts - Owen Bargreen: Dark and brooding, the 2019 Gard Malbec shows huckleberry and black cherry flavors that mingle with minerals and good depth on the palate. Enjoy now and over the next five to seven years. This is a killer steak wine. Drink 2022-2028- 91
92pts - James Suckling:
This is toasty with cloves, cedar and nut shell, as well as ripe dark cherries and blackberries. Full-bodied with ripe and sticky tannins. Firm and polished, almost glossy with ripe purple fruit and a dusty finish. 60% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 20% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
90pts - Vinous/ Eric Guido: A dusting of exotic spice, smoky crushed stone and musky black currants create a darkly alluring bouquet as the 2019 Vineyard Series Conner Lee smolders up from the glass. It's silky yet cool-toned with a noticeable inner sweetness that's nicely contrasted by a mass of tart wild berry fruit. The 2019 leaves the palate stained in liquid purple and blue floral tones while finishing long with a gentle tannic grip. The Conner Lee is a blend 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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.
