The 2008 Vika Syrah (50%)-Malbec (50%), medium ruby-colored, it reveals an attractive nose of cassis and cherry. Light and easy-going on the palate, it has good balance and decent length. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. La Guarda’s entry level wines are bottled under the Vika label.Importer: The Artisan Collection, New York, NY; tel. (212) 605-0722