L X V W I N E
LXV Collection
2024 The Secret
A ski lodge at day's end — hot cocoa, toasted oak, and a roaring fire.
72%Cabernet Sauvignon, 14%Cabernet Franc, 7%Merlot, 7%Petit Verdot
Retail: $85.00 · Cases Produced: 350
alc 14.5% | pH: 3.78 | RS: 0
The Secret is always the Left Bank inspired blend from the LXV lineup. For the first time this vintage, all fruit came from favorite Willow Creek sites: Gateway Vineyard, G2N Vineyard, and Armaa.N Estate.
Accolades
92-94 Jeb Dunnuck (2024)
Tasting Notes
ColorGarnet
NoseCassis-like juiciness, baker's spice, chocolate, and oak — the softest of the Bordeaux offerings in the lineup.
PalateAs it warms, candied plums, cedar wood, and pipe tobacco emerge. The wine shows great reach and depth, with hints of cacao and carob that juxtapose its growing structure. The finish perfectly balances refreshing acid with fine-grained tannins and a note of crème brûlée.
A ski lodge at the end of the day, the most dedicated visitors finishing the last runs as the setting sun gives way to a roaring fireplace with fresh logs on the pile. Hints of toasted oak intertwine with a steaming glass of hot cocoa and half-melted mini marshmallows. Desserts emerge from the kitchen — chocolate, cinnamon, and clove — setting the stage for a long night of revelry with friends old and new.
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Winemaking
- Unfiltered
- Unfined
- Winemaker: Jeff Strekas
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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.