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Ensemble Lock Vineyard Petit Verdot Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
I bit of Paso love for tonight. Elegant yet vibrant aromas of cassis, black tea and vanilla. Powerful, muscular black fruit flavors with smooth lingering tannins. This vintage was actually Cabernet Sauvignon dominated.
I bit of Paso love for tonight. Elegant yet vibrant aromas of cassis, black tea and vanilla. Powerful, muscular black fruit flavors with smooth lingering tannins. This vintage was actually Cabernet Sauvignon dominated.
Nov 29th, 2014
Dark color. Progression of dark cherry to , spice to chocolate finish.
Dark color. Progression of dark cherry to , spice to chocolate finish.
Aug 15th, 2022
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.
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.
Super juicy; raspberries/blackberries/currants could smell this thing all night
Super juicy; raspberries/blackberries/currants could smell this thing all night
Jan 19th, 2020From a magnum. Abundance of red and black fruits but in a restrained and elegant way, with earthy elements complementing the deep and inviting nose. Rich and velvet palate with layers of chocolate, mocha, raisin, blueberry, and dried fruits. So deliciously seductive! I adore this boutique winery. Only 375 cases made for the 2014 vintage, comprising 40% CS, 40% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, and 7% Malbec.
From a magnum. Abundance of red and black fruits but in a restrained and elegant way, with earthy elements complementing the deep and inviting nose. Rich and velvet palate with layers of chocolate, mocha, raisin, blueberry, and dried fruits. So deliciously seductive! I adore this boutique winery. Only 375 cases made for the 2014 vintage, comprising 40% CS, 40% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, and 7% Malbec.
Feb 18th, 2018Absolutely delicious. Fruity, full, amazing.
Absolutely delicious. Fruity, full, amazing.
Jun 20th, 2016Nose of ripe black and blue berries, periodic hints of bell pepper. Great mouthfeel with dusted silky tannins that make you want more & more. Good length. Maybe wait another year or two. 93+
Nose of ripe black and blue berries, periodic hints of bell pepper. Great mouthfeel with dusted silky tannins that make you want more & more. Good length. Maybe wait another year or two. 93+
Nov 2nd, 2015