the trick to getting a cabernet sauvignon this ripe and oaky is to provide balance, and in this, écluse has succeeded. made from 100% cabernet, it's enormously rich in blackberries and black currants, with dark chocolate, licorice and spice adding complexity. the tannins are, in a word, gorgeous. with high alcohol, the mouthfeel has a cognac-like warmth, but doesn't feel uncomfortably hot. drink now for fresh fruitiness.
Reserve Lock Vineyard