L X V W I N E
LXV Collection
2024 The Tempo
A hunting lodge at the forest's edge — pine sap, cook-fire game, and pipe tobacco.
50%Merlot, 50%Cabernet Franc
Retail: $85.00 · Cases Produced: 350
alc 14.4%
Tempo is the Right Bank inspired blend in LXV's lineup. This vintage's cuvée is equal parts fresh, expressive Merlot (primarily from Happy Canyon) and chewy, rich Cabernet Franc from Willow Creek and Templeton Gap.
Accolades
92-94 Jeb Dunnuck (2024)
Tasting Notes
NoseCocoa powder and red fruit (Merlot).
PalateFine-grained tannin texture and length of finish from the Cabernet Franc, with a slight earthy, loamy quality on the finish — the most Saint-Émilion-style wine in the lineup.
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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.