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Lockwood 1997 VSR Meritage (Monterey County)

Editors' Choice

Price $45

A complex and delicious Bordeaux blend, with a bouquet of blackberries, herbs, tobacco and prunes. The nose promises a lot and the palate delivers full, sweet fruit flavors and a rich texture. The finish is long and toasty, with deep fruit and vanilla flavors and solid tannins that indicate good ageability. Best from 2002–2009. — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Lockwood 1997 VSR Merlot (Monterey)

Price $45

This structured Merlot opens with a complex bouquet of well-knit cherry, currant, oak, mocha and leather aromas. Similar flavors and licorice accents follow on the full and supple palate. This large-scaled but evenly-textured and balanced Merlot finishes long, with dark fruit and toast flavors. The sturdy tannins will reward cellaring. Drink now–2007+. — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Lockwood 1998 VSR Chardonnay (Monterey)

Price $35

Apple and tropical fruit aromas accented by mint, grass and herbal notes open to an equally bright palate of pineapple, mango and citrus flavors. In this classy, medium-bodied Chardonnay, these lively elements meet buttery vanilla notes in the mouth and flow into a long caramel finish with brisk, pepper-oak accents. — W.E. (7/1/2001)

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Lockwood 1997 VSR Chardonnay (Monterey)

Price $30

Mature and full bodied, with caramel and crème-brûlée aromas. The even, rich mouthfeel has a creamy texture. Tropical fruit, spice and caramel flavors on the palate extend into the finish, where a dry, chalky note and the underlying acidity come up. Lovely now. — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Lockwood 2004 Block 7 Pinot Noir (Monterey)

Price $20

Here’s a well-behaved Pinot Noir. It’s textbook coastal, a delicately structured, silky, high-acid wine with cola, cherry, root beer, rhubarb and rosehip tea flavors. Really delivers the goods at a fair price for the quality. — S.H. (12/15/2006)

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Lockwood 1997 Estate Grown & Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Monterey)

Price $16

The dark fruit and cedar nose is a perfect setup for solid berry flavors. Medium weight, a good acid backbone and a full finish mark this winner. The juicy berry and spice flavors and the solid dusty tannins on the back end are noteworthy. Drink now–2004. — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Lockwood 1997 Merlot (Monterey County)

Price $18

Sweet and sexy, this notable Merlot value offers berry, earth, herb and cocoa elements knit into a smooth, appealing package. There’s a touch of Bordeaux Right Bank complexity in the bouquet, then decidedly New World ripe black cherries and toasty oak on the palate. Finishes spicy-sweet, with a caramel note from the oak. Drink now–2003. — W.E. (6/1/2001)

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Lockwood 1996 Syrah (Monterey County)

Price $15

It’s lean and lively with balanced raspberry fruit and a sprinkling of black pepper. The finish is moderate but satisfying. Simply a wine that tastes good. — L.W. (2/1/2000)

Most Reviewed Designations

Block 7 Estate Estate Grown Estate Grown & Estate Bottled Partners' Reserve Shale Ridge VSR

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Malbec Meritage Merlot Pinot Blanc Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Syrah

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