Guardian, Chalk Line, Columbia Valley

Guardian · Washington › Columbia Valley › United States of America

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LWIN 2010355
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88 /100
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9
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93
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Taster #0855 · Dec 15, 2014
93/100
Smooth and easy to drink with solid fruit, body and length.
2007 vintage
Taster #5389 · Apr 11, 2014
85/100
I have enjoyed this wine over the years, but sadly not as much tonight. Every bottle is different, so if you have one I advise drinking... Better safe than sorry.
2007 vintage
Taster #0708 · May 27, 2012
89/100
Popped and poured after reading other reviews. Still fruit forward and you can still catch the oak flavor, but smooth and a nice finish. Drink up!
2007 vintage
Taster #5126 · Dec 21, 2011
Vague memory, cleaning up the cellar. Consistent with any vintage of Chalk Line, testatment to Jerry's wines. But I remember I hung onto this for a year beyond what I normally would have to see if it improves the wine. Unfortunately, no major difference between 3-6 months after release (after the obvious oak has blown off) and holding on to it. So drink up, it's the same experience. Save room in the cellar for Gun Metal, the Wanted, Alibi, etc. …
2007 vintage
Taster #0701 · Apr 10, 2011
87/100
Stilll tight, but shows great promise. Will hold my other bottles for 2 years.
2007 vintage
Taster #5997 · Feb 4, 2011
Popped and poured. Consumed over two days. I think that my taste preferences are starting to change. Was a big fan of this wine when it was first released, but the last two bottles have seemed out of balance and a bit over the top. Lots of oak and sweet fruit flavors, but comes across as messy and fat. Needs more acid. Would not purchase again.
2007 vintage
Taster #5389 · Nov 24, 2010
either decant for 2-3 hours or let sit for another2-3 years.
2007 vintage
Taster #9362 · Oct 31, 2010
89/100
Perhaps the darkest purple I have ever seen in a wine. Smooth to the palate, a little dark fruit and cherry. Not a wine that will blow you away, but a great bottle with a steak.
2007 vintage
Taster #2702 · Oct 17, 2010
89/100
Very nice palate pleasing wine. Ripe blackberry,plum, and cherry with a little bell pepper and cedar. Good acidity and clean finish. Very good QPR.
2007 vintage
Taster #5997 · May 27, 2010
Popped and poured. This screamed cocktail wine tonight. Lots of sweet fruit that was overshadowed by vanilla and oak tannin. Big wine with a nice mouthfeel. Finish lasted a while. Too much wood for my tastes. Would not purchase again.
2007 vintage
Taster #0708 · May 22, 2010
90/100
Nice nose and big fruit. Soft finish
2007 vintage
Taster #5126 · Jan 30, 2010
92/100
Dense and dark, wonderfully lush and outstanding QPR. Perfect wine with chocolate or steak. Gripping acids and tannins on finish are distinct and really carry the wine through. Goes on and on.
2007 vintage
Taster #4411 · Sep 18, 2009
80/100
Smooth with a tangy slightly tannen finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #7062 · Aug 6, 2009
Tasted at Esquin. I found this imbalanced and hot. Bleh for my palate.
2007 vintage