2008 Écluse “PRELUDE” 

Viognier  37% - Roussanne  35%  -  Grenache Blanc  18% - Marsanne  10%

White Rhone Style Blend

Our 2008 "Prelude” brings together the best characteristics of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne. It is a wine that challenges the senses because of its complexity.  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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2007 Écluse CABERNET SAUVIGNON    Lock Vineyard 

 SF Chronicle  SILVER 

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 April of 2009.  Fabulous now, think of what you can expect in a couple of years – if you can wait!

Only 154 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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2007 Écluse  ZINFANDEL     Lock Vineyard                 

Our 2007 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 2007 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!!!!!

Only 187 cases of this wonderful wine were produced!

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2005 Écluse “ENSEMBLE”  

2005 Écluse “RENDITION”

Only 20 cases left!

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2005 Écluse SYRAH

Lock Vineyard

88 Points  Robert Parker

Very limited supply left  – get it while you can!

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