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2014 Écluse Viognier Tasting Notes: Here at Écluse we get to harvest some of the most exceptional fruit in Paso Robles and this is evident in the second release of our single varietal Viognier. We usually use this varietal for blending in our white Rhone blend, Prelude, however in 2014 we found six standout barrels and decided we had to bottle it on its own. This elegant wine begins with aromas of apricot, honeysuckle and citrus notes that continue on the palate with hints of honey, Meyer lemon and stone fruit with a lingering finish. This is not your typical Viognier! Perfect to enjoy on its own but is also very food friendly. Only 152 cases of this elegant wine were produced! About Écluse Wines: Écluse Wines may not be familiar to you yet, but stand by! As the home of a San Francisco Chronicles Sweepstakes winning Best Red Wine, we at Écluse are dedicated to producing limited production, handcrafted, award-winning wines from our very own Lock Vineyard. Nestled in the gently rolling hillside terroir on the desired Westside of the Paso Robles AVA, we feature Bordeaux and Rhone style wines, as well as our fabulous Zinfandel. Our wines are often described as silky, lush, smooth and approachable when first released, becoming even more complex and elegant as they age! A question almost always asked of us is about our name, Écluse. The explanation is simple – Écluse is French for the locks on the canals that gently carve their way through the remarkable French wine country – since our last name is Lock, the name Écluse for our wines was born. Our philosophy from the beginning is that great fruit makes great wine. Having our own small winery onsite gives us the added benefit of picking and crushing small lots throughout the vineyard when the fruit has reached its peak flavors. Having the control from the vineyard to the bottle insures that Écluse will remain the truly remarkable wine that it is today! We invite you to “Savor the Wine that is truly Écluse!” Cheers! Steve & Pam Lock Proprietors Écluse Wines & Lock Vineyard 1520 Kiler Canyon Road, Paso Robles CA eclusewines.com / p: 805-238-4999 / [email protected] Facebook.com/eclusewines ~ instagram.com/eclusewines/ ~ Yelp.com/biz/ecluse-wines-paso-robles .

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