L X V W I N E
LXV Collection
2019 The Secret
A St Estephe-leaning Left Bank Bordeaux blend from Paso.
77%Cabernet Sauvignon, 15%Petit Verdot, 8%Cabernet Franc
Retail: $78.00 · Cases Produced: 234
alc 14.8%
Sourced 82% from ONX Estate in the west Templeton Gap (most of the Cabernet and all of the Petit Verdot), 10% from Jada in Willow Creek, and 8% from Plummer. Winemaker Jeff aims for a Left Bank style leaning toward St Estephe, using leaner, acidic Cabernet Sauvignon as the base, with Petit Verdot for structure and Cabernet Franc for firmer tannins and dried-herb, violet aromatics. Aged 16 months in 225L barriques and 500L puncheons, 35% new oak.
Accolades
92 Wine Enthusiast (2019)
92 Jeb Dunnuck (2019)
Tasting Notes
NoseTrue Left Bank cassis character, with dried herb and violets contributed by the Cabernet Franc.
PalateA leaner, acidic Cabernet backbone gives the wine its Left Bank cassis core, with Petit Verdot filling out the structure and Cabernet Franc adding firmer tannins.
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.