title: Guardian 2008 The Rookie Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain)
description: Given the vineyard sources (Kiona, Ciel du Cheval) and the AVA (Red Mountain), this pure Cabernet Sauvignon may come into its own with a bit more bottle age. Tasted prior to release, it's in a bit of a dumb phase, the fruit essentially in hiding. A hint of raspberry is there, cloaked in leafy notes, with a slightly chalky finish.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
designation: The Rookie