Lock Keeper's
Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio
Brunate Barolo Nebbiolo 2010
This bottle of 2010 Roberto Voerzio “Brunate” was generously provided by a friend who wanted to share this with me after service along with a few others from Tasting Group. Opened, splash decanted and consumed over three hours; served side-by-side with the 2010 Pecchenino “Le Coste”. The Voerzio “Brunate” was a relative hermit. Even after three hours in the decanter, it remained a bit of a wallflower while the Pecchenino was a whirling dervish on the dance floor. The classic structure of 2010 and the austerity of “Brunate” made for an impenetrable fortress, keeping the fruit under lock and key…and behind a moat and a drawbridge and stone walls with soldiers and trebuchets for that matter. Despite all of that, one does get the sense there is a deep core of high quality fruit recessed underneath the surface. It’s dark and mysterious…and simply hard to access at this moment in time. For what it’s worth, Voerzio’s holdings in “Brunate” come from the western portion of the MGA, on the La Morra side, right next to Oddero’s holdings. Frankly, this is going to need a long, long time in the cellar before it shows really well. If i had any in my cellar, I wouldn’t touch again until 2030. — 2 years ago
Bowen Estate
Estate Grown Coonawarra Shiraz 2016
Rich, flavorful Cab with fantastic bold tannins well integrated with the dark red fruit of cranberry, blueberry, currant. Layers of complexity readily opened up and a grippy finish. We picked it up at cellar doors when we were traveling across SE SA a few years back and visited Coonawarra. Had to drink it today to celebrate their most severe but shortest 3 day lock down in this pandemic history. — 4 years ago
Lock Keeper's
Reserve South Eastern Shiraz 2022
Wow. I’m really surprised. I was expecting a bit harsh and heavy tannins but instead I got pleasant fruity with a nice finish. Pressie from F&J and they’ve got good taste. I’d buy this happily. . — 3 months ago
Lock & Worth Winery
Black Label Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020
Peachy and soft. Beautifully done — 4 years ago
Écluse
Ensemble Lock Vineyard Petit Verdot Blend 2015
The 15’ bottling sees Petit Verdot leading this Bordeaux blend at 32%, with 26% CS, 26% Merlot, 13% CF, and 3% Malbec.
Complex and deep nose of blackberry, cassis, fig, dry pine cone, dark soy source, butterscotch, thyme, black pepper, with hint of violet. The palate, while delicious and smooth, lacks the depth I expected. Finely grained tannins lead to a long peppery finish.
377 cases made. — 4 years ago
Erica Gamble
Big, bold dark fruit. Vanilla, herbs, and spice. Smooth finish. — 2 months ago