Often referred to by customers as “The Guardian,” Gun Metal is THE boss wine around here. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot from Connor Lee Vineyard this wine is velvety smooth. Swirl and sniff, you’ll be greeted with notes of black currant and dried raspberry which follow through on the palate with flavors of black cherry and a hint of sage. By aging 22 months on 73% new French oak this wine has developed nuances of clove, vanilla, and cedar. The tannins are silky and well-integrated. Honestly? This wine is the bomb!

In its 16^th vintage, Chalk Line has become a fan-favorite for all occasions. From once-in-a-lifetime celebrations to Tuesday taco night, this wine always over-delivers. Comprised of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Syrah, 26% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this vintage is a blend in the truest sense – it was sourced from all of our red-wine vineyards. For 2021, Chalk Line features notes of sweet blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla. The mouthfeel is vibrant, balanced, and full of nicely structured tannins. This wine was aged 19 months on 41% new French oak before bottling.

It comes as no surprise; we love Bordeaux varietals and The Five-O, now on its second vintage, it our Washington way to celebrate this legendary region. This Right Bank-style Bordeaux wine is. A blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot from StoneTree vineyard, in the Wahluke Slope. Notes of dark berries, black cherry, and raspberry intermingle with flavors of cured black olives, thyme, and licorice. This mouthfeel is serious, yet savory. The tannins are round, firm, and well-structured. The Five-O was aged on 56% new French oak for 22 months before bottling.

Dreaming of a brambly berry crisp? Wishing for a yummy glass of something oh-so-perfect to pair with your favorite nights with family and friends? Well, here it is, our Newsprint fan favorite… Cab Franc. For 2021, this gorgeous wine was sourced from StoneTree Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope. Featuring notes of cherry cola, vanilla, and mixed berry, this pretty wine was aged 18 months on once-used French oak barrels. This vintage is beautifully full-bodied, with a complex juicy palate that makes you want to drink every drop.

There are small quantities of some of our library wines that occasionally become available. For a variety of reasons, we start the library with three cases of wine. Over several years, that dwindles down until we get to the point that we want to have the final case for library and will sell off any remaining bottles. If a past vintage of wine is not on this page it is because it is sold off.

One of our pillar Bordeaux-style blends hear at Guardian Cellars, The Alibi is ripe, juicy and super delicious. This Red Mountain stunner showcases notes of fresh plum, black licorice, tobacco, cigar box and black currant on the nose. The blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot from Obelisco and Quintessence vineyards. We aged The Alibi 22 months in 60% new French oak before bottling. This wine is already very well-balanced and harmonious.

2022 Pursued is fresh, clean and bright. This pretty pink wine is full of notes of Rainier cherry, white nectarine, honeydew melon and watermelon. This Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre blend sourced from D&D Vineyards, near Lake Chelan, is delicate, delicious and oh so drinkable now.

For years now Cabernet Franc has grown in popularity and it’s easy to see why. Rich and ripe, savory, and peppery, this gorgeous wine pairs beautifully with a wide array of dishes or is super delicious on its own. For 2020, our Cab Franc-heavy blend showcases notes of ripe black cherry, plum tart, and bay leaf. Smooth and balanced, this wine is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Cabernet Franc from Quintessence Vineyard, in Red Mountain, and StoneTree Vineyard, in the Wahluke Slope. This vintage was aged for 22 months on 65% new French oak before bottling.

This gorgeous Columbia Valley Chardonnay features ripe pear, pineapple, lemon curd and honeysuckle on the nose. Swirl, sniff and sip and you’ll be greeted by notes of crème brulee and vanilla. This super fun wine was sourced from 30-year-old vines from Conner Lee Vineyard, and it spent 10 months on water-bend French oak before bottling.

This is the first Syrah from out own plantings on Red Mountain. Even for young Syrah plantings, this wine has some great depth and structure. The ripe Red Mountain fruit mingles with a little gamey meat and some green-olive tapenade. We did a small amount of whole cluster and a 50% stem-back to create this chewy Syrah.