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2005
Écluse
RESERVE
Cabernet Sauvignon
Of
the six vintages of wine we have produced, we felt that
only one merited the designation Reserve; that was the
2005 Lock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
That
wine was so extraordinary that we decided to age it an
additional twelve months and release or first ever
Écluse Reserve.
This
wonderful wine can only be described as soft and
voluptuous. The classic deep garnet color and inviting
nose leads you to a bold, velvety richness that is
highlighted by dense, dark fruit and hints of coffee and
chocolate
Barrel
aging for thirty months, plus an additional
seven months in the bottle has produced an elegant,
complex wine that is perfectly balanced with flavors
that march through to a long, lingering finish.
So
supple and lush you will be left wishing for more!
Only
107 cases produced
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2009
Écluse “PRELUDE”
Viognier
38% - Roussanne 36% -
Grenache Blanc 26%
Our
“Prelude” brings together the best characteristics
of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne. It is a
wine that challenges the senses because of its
complexity. A perfectly layered wine it's
aromatic nose leads to a wine that is well balanced
and shows wonderful floral and melon components .
Enjoy as a Prelude to a special meal or on a
wonderful summer afternoon!
Only
252 cases of this wonderful wine were produced!
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2008 Écluse CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Lock Vineyard
90
Points Affairs of the Vine
What
else can we say about this Cabernet other than WOW -
this is special!
Our classically structured Estate Cab continues
to highlight
our wonderful fruit.
Starting with a gorgeous ruby-garnet color this
wine leads to aromas of blackberry, coffee and chocolate
. Well
balanced tannins and a
wonderful mid-mouth feel
highlights this rich, bold and velvety smooth
wine. In
the barrel 18 months this Cab was bottled in May of
2010. Fabulous
now, think of what you can expect in a couple of years
– if you can wait!
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it while you can!
Only 238 cases of this exemplary wine were
produced!
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2006 Écluse “ENSEMBLE” SF
Chronicle GOLD
47% Cabernet
Sauvignon – 35% Petit Verdot
- 18% Merlot
95
Points –
Cabernet Shootout
September 2009
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Four Hearts “Love at First Sip!!
93
Points –
California – Aussie Shootout December 2008
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Four Hearts “Love at First Sip!!
This
award winning handcrafted unique blend can only be
described as a lush, supple and elegant wine. The fabulous nose invites you to explore the harmony of these
Bordeaux varietals dominated by our classic Lock
Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon. The
incredible color leads you to black cherry and currant
overtones with the additional fruit and spice and deep
violet and floral notes brought to this blend by the
Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Ensemble has a wonderful tannin/acid balance and
with its long, lingering finish leaves you wishing
for more!
Only 392 cases of this elegant wine were produced!
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2008 Écluse ZINFANDEL
Lock
Vineyard
Our 2008 Zinfandel from Lock Vineyard
continues to be a huge favorite of our Ecluse fans and
can only be described as fabulous!!
Continuing in our tradition of making a food
friendly, fruit
forward Zinfandel our
2008 Zin exhibits typical traits of a wonderful Westside
Paso Robles Zinfandel – rich – full of fruit with
jammy characteristics.
It is a very fruit forward wine with strong notes
of blackberries, a balanced acid and tannic structure
which offers a great mid-palate and long finish
- it's
yummy!!!!!
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can!
Only 168 cases
of this wonderful wine were produced!
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2008
Écluse IMPROV
60%
Syrah 32% Zin 8%
Merlot
This
wine was a huge hit last year and this
year's blend will not disappoint! In keeping with
the evolving improvisation of this blend of our
wonderful Syrah and Zinfandel we played with
the addition of Merlot and loved it as it added a
perfect dimension to this wine. A layered
medium to full-bodied wine it continues to exhibit
a dense ruby/purple color as well as a boatload of
blue and black fruits and cassis along with earth and
spice! It's fantastic - get out
the Bar-B-Que and enjoy!!
Only
153 cases of this spectacular wine were produced!
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2008 Écluse
“PRELUDE”
Viognier
37% - Roussanne
35%
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Grenache Blanc
18% - Marsanne
10%
White Rhone Style Blend
Paso
Robles
Our
2008 "Prelude” brings together the best
characteristics of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne
and Roussanne. The marriage of these four
varietals results in a well-balanced wine that shows
floral notes, hints of honey and fruit as well as spices
and nuts. Aging in neutral barrels for six months
allowed the fruit to show through with just a hint of
oak producing an elegant complex wine that is perfectly
balanced. Enjoy “Prelude” with fresh greens
for a starter or with a cheese platter at the end of a
scrumptious meal.
Only
225
cases of this wonderful wine were produced!
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2007
Écluse IMPROV 69% Zin
31% Syrah Lock
Vineyard
SF
Chronicle SILVER
89
Points Robert Parker after 2 weeks in the bottle!
89
Points Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
This
is the inaugural release of this wonderful eclectic
blend of our wonderful Syrah and Zinfandel and it has
proven to be one of our most promising blends!
Anxiously awaited by those who barrel tasted this wine
it is surely has not disappointed! To quote Robert
Parker "This is another layered, medium to
full-bodied, opulent, seductive red exhibiting a dense
ruby/purple color as well as a boatload of blue and
black fruits interwoven with notions of mountain
berries, earth, and spice" - it's fantastic!!
Only
330 cases of this spectacular wine were produced!
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2006 Écluse
SYRAH
Lock
Vineyard
90
Points 2008 Affairs of the Vine
4
Hearts – “Love
at first sip”!
Our
06 Syrah
continues the tradition of our gorgeous garnet colored,
approachable and well balanced Syrah’s.
Beginning with the inviting nose of
fruit, spice
and overtones of chocolate you are lead to a wine that
is layered, complex and balanced. With a wonderful mid-mouth feel this wine is extremely smooth
and finishes with layers of complexity and well-balanced
tannins and acid. Extremely
food friendly our Syrah shines with steaks and ribs.
Though still a very young it will only get
better!
Only 212 cases of this incredible wine were produced!
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2006 Écluse
“RENDITION”
59% Syrah –
22% Grenache – 13% Mourvèdre
90 Points Robert Parker after two weeks in the bottle!
92
Points 2008 Affairs of the Vine
4
Hearts – “Love
at first sip”!
Because
of the fabulous response to our first release we can
only describe our 2006 Rendition as extraordinary!
Anchored with our signature Syrah the addition of
Grenache and Mourvèdre to this handcrafted wine brings
forth the best of these three varietals.
The meaty, dark fruit features and the rich color
of the Syrah are married with the brighter fruit and
color of the Grenache and spiciness of the Mourvèdre
which produced an elegant rich wine that is perfectly
balanced. Beautifully
approachable from its nose to finish Rendition can only
be described as fabulous!
Only
429 cases of this exemplary wine were produced!
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2006 Écluse
“ENSEMBLE”
47% Cabernet
Sauvignon – 35% Petit Verdot
- 18% Merlot
93
Points 2008 Affairs of the Vine
4
Hearts – “Love at first
sip”!
This
award winning handcrafted unique blend can only be
described as a lush, supple and elegant wine. The fabulous nose invites you to explore the harmony of these
Bordeaux varietals dominated by our classic Lock
Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon. The
incredible color is
leads you to black cherry and currant overtone
with the additional fruit and spice and deep violet and
floral undertones brought to this blend by the Petit
Verdot and Merlot.
This years Ensemble has a wonderful tannin/acid
balance and with its long, lingering finish leaves you
wishing for
more! Very
approachable now but will show off its luscious style
beautifully as it ages.
If you can hold on to it for a year or even two
you will be greatly rewarded.
Only 392 cases of this elegant wine were produced!
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2005 Écluse “ENSEMBLE”
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50% Cabernet Sauvignon –
25% Petit Verdot
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20% Merlot –
5% Cabernet Franc
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2008
BEST OF CLASS – DOUBLE GOLD WINNER |
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San
Francisco Chronicle 2008 Wine Competition |
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The
largest Wine Competition of American Wines in
the world! |
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Over
4200 Wines Entered from 1500 Wineries |
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93
Points Affairs of the Vine |
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4
Hearts
– “Love at first sip”!
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2005 Écluse “RENDITION”
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46% Syrah – 39% Grenache
– 15% Mourvèdre
90 Points Robert Parker
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2008
BEST OF CLASS – DOUBLE GOLD WINNER |
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San
Francisco Chronicle 2008 Wine Competition |
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The
largest Wine Competition of American Wines in
the world! |
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Over
4200 Wines Entered from 1500 Wineries |
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20 cases
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2005 Écluse SYRAH
Lock Vineyard
88 Points Robert Parker
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2008
GOLD MEDAL WINNER
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San
Francisco Chronicle 2008 Wine Competition |
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The
largest Wine Competition of American Wines in
the world! |
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Over
4200 Wines Entered from 1500 Wineries |
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Very
limited supply left –
get it while you can!
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