By Vintage
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Lock Vineyard
We are excited to release the third vintage of our Lock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve!
When blending our 2010 Cab, we found five stand out barrels that tasted so extraordinary, we knew we knew we had another Reserve in the making. This wine was barrel aged for 30 months - 12 months longer than our standard barrel program - creating an elegantly complex wine that is perfectly balanced with luscious flavors that follow through to a long, lingering finish. 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 chocolate. It's velvet in a bottle!
Gold Medal - Cab Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
Retail: $79.00 Club: $63.20
2010 Cab Reserve Magnum 1.5 L
Lock Vineyard
We are excited to release the third vintage of our Lock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve in a Magnum - perfect for the holidays!
When blending our 2010 Cab, we found five stand out barrels that tasted so extraordinary, we knew we knew we had another Reserve in the making. This wine was barrel aged for 30 months - 12 months longer than our standard barrel program - creating an elegantly complex wine that is perfectly balanced with luscious flavors that follow through to a long, lingering finish. 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 chocolate. It's velvet in a bottle!
GOLD Medal - Cab Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lock Vineyard
Each year our Lock Vineyard produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and our award winning 2010 vintage was truly outstanding! The gorgeous crimson color and inviting nose lead to flavors of blackberries, espresso and chocolate. Incredibly balanced with a long, lingering finish, our 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is showing extraordinarily well. This vintage was a fan favorite since its release in 2012 so we know you’ll love revisiting this one!
Gold Medal - Cab Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2010 Ensemble
Lock Vineyard
Using our incredible Lock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon as the foundation for this popular Bordeaux blend created an elegant, sophisticated wine that has been aging perfectly in our cellar. The deep garnet color leads to an inviting nose of dark fruit and oak with notes of coffee. This full bodied wine is incredibly smooth and lush. The lasting finish will leave you wishing for more!
Gold Medal - Cab Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle
90 Points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
2010 Viognier
Here at Écluse we get to harvest some of the most exceptional fruit in Paso Robles and this is evident in our inaugural release of our 2010 Viognier. We usually use this varietal for blending in our white Rhone blend, “Prelude”, however we found three standout barrels from three premium vineyards in Paso Robles and decided we had to bottle this special wine on its own. We are delighted to introduce to you our first single varietal Viognier! It is a classically structured Paso Robles Viognier with aromas of guava, peaches, coconut, tropical fruit flavors and a hint of creamy butter with an exceptionally full mid-palate and a long, lingering finish. This truly exceptional wine is perfect to enjoy on its own but is also very food friendly! Enjoy!
GOLD Medal - "Love at First Sip!" - Rhone Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
2010 Rendition
Each year this wine is our rendition of the traditional Rhone style blend and this vintage is a classic Écluse GSM. Anchored with our wonderful Lock Vineyard Syrah, the addition of the Grenache and the Mourvèdre bring out the best of these three varietals. The meaty, dark fruit characteristics of our Syrah blended with the brighter characteristics of the Grenache and spiciness of the Mourvèdre make this wine extraordinary!
Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle
2010 Syrah
Lock Vineyard
Following in the footsteps of our earlier award winning vintages, our 2010 Syrah from our vineyard begins with the deep garnet color typical of a great Syrah. The nose of dark fruit, spice and overtones of chocolate leads you to a well balanced wine with layers of complexity that will leave you wishing for more!
Double Gold- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Best of Class - 2014 Sunset International Wine Competition
GOLD Medal - Rhone Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
90 Points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
2010 Zinfandel
Lock Vineyard
Our 2010 Zinfandel off of our Lock Vineyard is showing exceptionally well so we are excited to share this vintage with you in this year’s shipment. Continuing in our tradition of making a food friendly Zinfandel, our 2010 Zin exhibits typical traits of a wonderful Westside Paso Zin. Aromas of vanilla, cranberry and tobacco lead you to a well balanced wine with notes of oak, clove, blackberries and a silky smooth finish. It’s yummy!
SILVER Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2010 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 this Petite Sirah from the Reaugh’s Sereno Vista Vineyard exceeded our expectations once again. Therefore we created our second single varietal Petite Sirah! This wine begins with blackberry, black plums and graham cracker with caramel and brown sugar on the mid-palate, leading you to a long, silky smooth finish. Incredibly food friendly and the velvety richness will leave you wishing for more!
90 Points - The Rhone Report
2010 Prelude (White Rhone Blend)
Our “Prelude” continues to be extremely well received and is a wine that challenges the senses because of its complexity. We let our 2010 vintage age a little longer in the barrel and WOW! The result is fabulous! This wine begins with aromas of apricots, nectarines, grapefruit and honey, and is incredibly well balanced with a crisp, refreshing finish. Perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day, but also pairs wonderfully with food! Enjoy!
GOLD Medal - Rhone Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
SILVER Medal - San Francisco Chronicle
2010 Improv
Lock Vineyard
Our 2010 “Improv” is a wonderful eclectic blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah, making this wine truly an improvisation. The addition this year of the Petite Sirah adds aromas of blackberry and black plum. This fabulous blend excites the palate with layers of dark fruit, smoke, caramel and spice and is beautifully balanced with a long lingering finish.
DOUBLE GOLD - Rhone Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
SILVER Medal - San Francisco Chronicle
90 Points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
90 Points - Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate
2010 Grenache
Lock Vineyard
We usually use Grenache as a blending grape but in 2010 we were able to set aside a small amount that showed such exceptional varietal characteristics, that we decided to bottle it on it’s own, creating only our second single varietal Grenache! This classically structured Grenache is showing exceptionally well! Our 2010 Grenache begins with a wonderfully dark ruby red color and the inviting aromas of cherry, pomegranate, raspberry, vanilla, clove and floral notes lead to a juicy mid-palate and a long lingering finish. Phenomenal on its own and fantastic with food!
DOUBLE GOLD - Rhone Shootout, Affairs of the Vine
2010 Zinfandel Magnum
Lock Vineyard
Our wonderful Lock Vineyard Zin is now available in a magnum! Our Zinfandel continues to be a huge favorite among our Écluse fans and our 2010 Zin can only be described as phenomenal! Continuing in our tradition of making a food friendly, fruit forward Zinfandel, this vintage exhibits typical traits of a wonderful Westside Paso Zin. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, vanilla, and clove lead you to a perfectly balanced wine with strong notes of blackberries and a long, silky smooth finish. It’s yummy!
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2010 "Ensemble" Magnum
Lock Vineyard
For the first time our wonderful Bordeaux blend is now available in a magnum! Using our phenomenal Lock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon as the foundation for our popular Bordeaux style blend, we have once again created an elegant and sophisticated wine. The incredible color and nose invite you to explore the harmony of these rich varietals with black cherry and currant overtones, spice and deep violet and floral notes on the palate. This wine is easily described as silky, supple and lush. Our 2010 “Ensemble” is wonderfully balanced and the long, lingering finish will leave you wishing for more! Very approachable now, but will show off its smooth, complex style beautifully as it ages – if you can wait!
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2010 "Improv" Magnum
For the first time our improvisational blend is now available in a magnum! Our 2010 “Improv” is a wonderful eclectic blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah, making this wine truly an improvisation. The addition this year of the Petite Sirah adds aromas of blackberry and black plum. This fabulous blend excites the palate with layers of dark fruit, smoke, caramel and spice and is beautifully balanced with a long lingering finish.
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2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Lock Vineyard
What else can we say about this special magnum of our Lock Vineyard Cab other than Wow! – this is special! Our 2010 Cab continues to highlight the wonderful fruit off our vineyard. Beginning with a gorgeous ruby-garnet color, this wine leads to aromas of blackberry, coffee and chocolate, and is incredibly well balanced. This rich, bold and velvety smooth wine is extraordinary now, think of what you can expect in a few years – if you can wait!
2010 Syrah Magnum
Lock Vineyard
For the first time our Lock Vineyard Syrah is available in a magnum! Following in the footsteps of our earlier award winning Lock Vineyard Syrah, this wine begins with the deep garnet color typical of a great Syrah. The nose of dark fruit, spice and overtones of chocolate leads you to a well balanced wine with layers of complexity and a silky smooth finish! You’ll be wishing for more!
2010 "Rendition" Magnum
This special magnum of our 2010 “Rendition” is our rendition of the traditional Rhone style blend, the “GSM.” Anchored with our wonderful Lock Vineyard Syrah, the addition of the Grenache and the Mourvèdre bring out the best of these three varietals. The meaty, dark fruit characteristics of our Syrah blended with the brighter fruit of the Grenache and spiciness of the Mourvèdre make this wine extraordinary! This elegant, rich wine is perfectly balanced and beautifully approachable from nose to finish. This blend can only be described as fabulous!
SILVER Medal - San Francisco Chronicle
