Had previously drank this and rated lower. This evening did a blind tasting stacking up against a Scribe Cab 2008 and the Gard came out on top!. Had good depth, structure and balance. Fruit was not overbearing and tannis had come along nicely.
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(Gård Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Lawrence Vineyards Columbia Valley) All sourced from Block 1 (Clone 2 and Clone 6) of Lawrence Vineyards, this is an aromatically intense wine with black and red raspberries, licorice, vanilla, and pencil led. The palate is quite ripe and full with cherry, raspberry, and vanilla flavors with the vanilla carrying through on the finish. Though aged in neutral wood, the oak still plays a very prominent part in the show here. Aged 20 months in neutral French oak. 15.5% alcohol. 216 cases produced.
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11/18/2018 - jmcmchi wrote:
Most noticeable aspect today is the alcohol level and heat.
Soft tannins, moderate acidity, ok
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6/27/2016 - jmcmchi wrote: 90 Points
Soft tannins and cedar on nose continue onto palate
Ripe fruit, nice balance, two years makes a huge difference
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4/26/2014 - dwhittington Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had previously drank this and rated lower. This evening did a blind tasting stacking up against a Scribe Cab 2008 and the Gard came out on top!. Had good depth, structure and balance. Fruit was not overbearing and tannis had come along nicely.
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11/8/2013 - jmcmchi wrote:
Lots of juice and rich ripe fruit
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4/27/2013 - jmcmchi wrote: 88 Points
Some cedar on nose. Soft, soft with tannins still soft on finish
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