L X V W I N E
LXV Collection
2015 Merlot Reserve
The exuberant little brother of Cabernet.
100%Merlot
Retail: $120.00
alc 15.4%
A Club Reserve Merlot from Cira Vineyard in North Paso Robles, organically farmed by Fred Esposito and his family. Harvested around September 21, 2015, it was fermented and macerated on skins for 22 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged in a mixture of 225L French oak barriques and a 500L puncheon (about 53% new) for 18 months.
Accolades
91 Wine Enthusiast (2015)
89 Jeb Dunnuck (2015)
Tasting Notes
NoseAmple bright red cherry and raspberry with pleasant undertones of garrigue, dried tobacco, and roasted sage
PalateSurprising heft carried by ample, chewy tannin and pleasant notes of vanilla cream
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Food Pairings
- lamb chops
- steaks
- grilled salmon
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LXV Wine is the Paso Robles, California winery founded by Kunal & Neeta Mittal, pairing small-lot, terroir-driven wines from the Willow Creek District with the aromatic spice traditions of India. Every release is crafted to be enjoyed alongside food, flavor, and conversation.