By Vintage
2012 Ensemble
This vintage of popular Bordeaux blend is beautiful in color. The fabulous nose of red fruit, oak and vanilla invites you to explore these rich Bordeaux varietals. You'll find flavors of black currant and cocoa with hints of cinnamon and dried cranberries on the palate with a long, lingering finish!
2012 Improv
This release of our Improv is a marvelous eclectic blend of five different varietals; Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Merlot and Grenache, making this wine truly an improvisational blend. Our 2012 Improv begins with aromas of toasted caramel and crushed raspberries and excites the palate with layers of dark fruit and hints of toffee. Beautifully balanced with a long, lingering finish that just keeps on going! Improv continues to be one of our most exciting blends!
2012 Rendition
Lock Vineyard
Our Rendition of the traditional “GSM” Rhone-style blend continues to be a huge hit with our fans. Our 2012 Rendition is anchored with our phenomenal Lock Vineyard Syrah and the addition of Grenache and Mourvèdre brings out the best of these three varietals. The dark purple hue leads to an incredibly well-integrated wine. The complex nose entices you with aromas of red fruit and spice. These flavors continue on the palate with hints of plum, nutmeg and blackberry. Perfectly balanced and beautifully approachable from nose to finish!
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2012 Syrah
Lock Vineyard
Deep ruby red in color, aromas of dark stone fruit, anise, lavender and a hint of meatiness greet your senses. These flavors excite the palate with the addition of red fruit, floral notes and a touch of spice. The soft mouthfeel leads to a silky smooth finish – it’s stunning!
2012 Zinfandel
Continuing in our tradition of making a food friendly, fruit forward Zinfandel, this vintage exhibits typical traits of a wonderful Westside Paso Zin. The inviting nose of bright fruit and hints of vanilla continue on the palate with overtones of red currant, cherry, tobacco and spice with soft tannins and an incredibly smooth finish. It’s yummy!
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lock Vineyard
Our 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon continues to highlight the incredible fruit off our very own Lock Vineyard. Beginning with a gorgeous vibrant crimson color, the bright red fruit and vanilla aromas come together with hints of mocha leading to black currant, dried cranberries and espresso on the palate. The luscious mid mouth feel and velvety smooth finish will leave you wishing for more. This classic Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is extraordinary now, think of what you can expect in a few years – if you can wait!
2012 Prelude (White Rhone Blend)
Here at Écluse we get to harvest some of the most exceptional fruit in Paso Robles and this is evident in this release of our white Rhone Style Blend, Prelude! This wine continues to challenge the senses because of its complexity. The beautiful golden straw color and aromas of stone fruit and orange blossom lure you in and continue on the palate along with notes of citrus. Enjoy it perfectly chilled on a hot summer day or with a delicious pear salad or cheese plate!
2012 Petite Sirah
Sereno Vista Vineyard
Here at Écluse we get to harvest some of the most exceptional fruit in Paso Robles and we found that once again in 2012 the Petite Sirah from the Reaugh’s Sereno Vista Vineyard exceeded our expectations. Incredibly aromatic, this wine begins with aromas dark fruit and vanilla leading to blackberry, black plums, violets and hints of caramel on the palate. Steve hand selected this vintage to include in your 12-Bottle Insider as it’s the last vintage with the Sereno Vista vineyard designation. Enjoy!
