Écluse

Lock Vineyard Syrah 2023

Erica Gamble

9.0

Dark fruit and tar on the nose. Forest floor/wet leaves, espresso, vanilla, big fruit, spicy finish. — 6 days ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2005

Ryan Guy

9.6

Fresh apricot, glazed almond, nutmeg, and cardamon spice. Layered with honeysuckle, pear, and green apple. There is a short crust, pear tart character on the nose. Still so grab and lively on the palate. Stone fruit, orchard fruit, toasted almonds, and Danish butter cookies. Linear acidity with bright, zesty finish with pithy lemon notes and tart apple. Lingering finish with a touch of warm spice. Waited a while to pop this one - it was well worth the wait! — 3 years ago

Ira and Nicolas liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Jane Day

9.8

Bought in 2005 at the bargain price of $22. I’d been saving it. Worth the wait. It was absolutely delicious, old school, refined, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at its peak. If I could only drink one wine for the rest of my life, this would be it (assuming availability). — 5 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Jessica Knickerbocker

9.2

Quite good. Worth the $$ paid. — a month ago

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Écluse

Lock Vineyard Improv Red Blend 2019

Ming L

9.1

Have not had a bottle from the winery for a long time. I believe this used to have the single “Lock Vineyard” designation. Not sure why it was removed as the fruits are still 100% from the vineyard.

Quite different than the ‘16 Retro Syrah, this is powerful with dark chocolate and licorice underpinning the ripe dark fruits such a plum and black currant. Rich and dense on the palate with long candied finish. Equally delicious. — 6 months ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend

GaryWEdwards

9.3

Agree with those who describe the finesse in this reserve. Long open but worth the wait every time. apparently higher in sangiovese than other vintages and it works just fine. Really nice Antinori offering! — 5 years ago