2021 BDX Blanc
Tasting notes
A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the wine begins with caramelized pear, citrus rind, papaya, boysenberry, and a touch of grass and oak spice. Swirling brings baked apple, honeycomb, and white flowers. The mouthfeel is generous, but extremely energetic. A beautiful combination of citrus, green apple purée, and baking spices dominate the mid palate. Vibrant but full bodied, the wine also displays a fantastic texture and an almost leesy aftertaste due to the extended barrel aging and lees stirring. Layered with an oldworld classic style, this gorgeous white blend finishes remarkably concentrated, but with enough length to back it up. A white wine to age, you can drink this BDX white now or in the next 15 years. Decanting recommended.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation | Royal Slope AVA |
| Vineyard | Conner Lee La Reyna Blanca |
| Designation | Lawrence Vineyards |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 162 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
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.
MATÍAS KÚSULAS
Winemaker & Viticulturist
A Chilean with Greek roots, Matías was a Marine officer and Naval Engineer in Chile for more than seven years when he realized that it was time to change the course of his career: In 2005, he started studying Agricultural Engineering at the University of Chile, where he graduated with distinction and a major in Viticulture and Enology. He worked in Chile for a few years and in 2011 he decided to start traveling the world on a quest to learn new wine-making techniques. After several harvests in Oceania, Europe and Africa, he settled down in France, to do his post degrees at the Universities of Bordeaux and Montpellier. He also performed for two years as a Maître de Chai for one of the oldest and most reputable wineries in Condrieu and Côte-Rôtie.
After years of traveling and over 15 harvests, he came to the United States and joined Gård Vintners/Lawrence Vineyards as a Production Winemaker and Viticulturist, and is currently head winemaker for Gård Vintners, Desert Wind Winery, Valo Cellars, and his own label, Massalto. In his spare time he likes to jump out of planes and is a Judo Black Belt.
