Écluse
Lock Vineyard Improv Red Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Big fruit. Raisin finish. Light tannins.
Big fruit. Raisin finish. Light tannins.
Jul 2nd, 2015Too much alcohol took away from the dense fruit.
Too much alcohol took away from the dense fruit.
Feb 19th, 2015
Big, bold dark fruit. Vanilla, herbs, and spice. Smooth finish.
Big, bold dark fruit. Vanilla, herbs, and spice. Smooth finish.
Oct 20th, 2024Nose isn't overly fragrant. Dry leaves. Flavor packs a punch. Dark, herbal, a little spicy. Nice wine.
Nose isn't overly fragrant. Dry leaves. Flavor packs a punch. Dark, herbal, a little spicy. Nice wine.
May 14th, 2023
Wow. Very nice Zin/Syrah combo. 15 years and still going strong- integration still there. Completely fills the mouth with flavor.
Wow. Very nice Zin/Syrah combo. 15 years and still going strong- integration still there. Completely fills the mouth with flavor.
Sep 25th, 2022
The 2015 Improv is a rich and brooding wine compared to the 2014 vintage that I can remember. Blackberry jam, stewed plum, burnt brown sugar, cedar, vanilla, and light herbs. Big body and dense texture. Wish for a brighter acidity, but the depth of flavor and lingering long finish more are more than made up for it.
47% Merlot, 29% Petite Sirah, and 24% Petit Verdot.
The 2015 Improv is a rich and brooding wine compared to the 2014 vintage that I can remember. Blackberry jam, stewed plum, burnt brown sugar, cedar, vanilla, and light herbs. Big body and dense texture. Wish for a brighter acidity, but the depth of flavor and lingering long finish more are more than made up for it.
47% Merlot, 29% Petite Sirah, and 24% Petit Verdot.
From the first moment, you'll know you've found something very special. And simply spectacular!
From the first moment, you'll know you've found something very special. And simply spectacular!
Feb 11th, 2015