Vineyards: Conner Lee, Scarline

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.

Ripe plums, bay leaf, dark cherry, fig paste, and dark chocolate shavings. Swirling brings black licorice, cigar box, crushed gravel, and hints of raspberry and oak spice.

. Rich and savory, with remarkable sweetness and a full mid-palate, the mouthfeel here shows ripe dark fruits and umami flavors, with hints of citrus peel and mocha. Broad but remarkably balanced, the wine showcases fine tannins, soft texture, and a very long end.

Garlic mushroom pork chops, filet mignon, chicken parmesan, roasted Brussel sprouts, beef bourguignon

Drink now or in the next 15 years.