Guardian Cellars Chalk Line Red 09

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2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

"Our 2008 Chalk Line is no wall flower. To make the newest vintage of our wildly popular table wine, we combine 31% Cabernet, 27% Syrah, 21% Merlot, and 21% Cabernet Franc- we call it a little bit of love from all of our vineyards. Our newest Chalk Line is easily the most luxurious table wine you will come across in the state of Washington. We barrel-age for 17 months in new French oak to create a wine that exudes notes of bursting red fruit, leather, earth, and spice- it is structured on the palate, with notes of dark chocolate, warm caramel, and a persistent finish."

530 cases produced

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2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Owner and winemaker Jerry Riener calls Chalk Line his "kitchen sink wine".

Chalk Line contains a little of just about every lot he brought in. The nose on the 336% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Syrah, 16% Cabernet Franc and 19% Merlot blend has big black and red fruits with a little smoke and spice.

Flavors of red and black cherries with black raspberries lead to a long silky finish. This wine was made to be very approachable at a young age. You can age this wine, but it's not necessary.

Mark Ryan offshoot Guardian Cellars was formed by Jerry Riener and Mark McNeilly, who work together at Mark Ryan Winery.