Amy M.
The atmosphere is colorful and beautiful, the people are wonderful. The wine is flavorful and easy to drink for new... read moreThe atmosphere is colorful and beautiful, the people are wonderful. The wine is flavorful and easy to drink for new wine drinkers and boogie wine drinkers alike. If you do not do the spice pairing you are depriving yourself of everything. I was too excited to even take a picture before all the cheese and wine (plus some revisits) were gone gone gone! read less - 2/26/2021
Amy M.
The atmosphere is colorful and beautiful, the people are wonderful. The wine is flavorful and easy to drink for new... read moreThe atmosphere is colorful and beautiful, the people are wonderful. The wine is flavorful and easy to drink for new wine drinkers and boogie wine drinkers alike. If you do not do the spice pairing you are depriving yourself of everything. I was too excited to even take a picture before all the cheese and wine (plus some revisits) were gone gone gone! read less - 2/26/2021
Rose M.
Small winery with romantic vibes. We did the wine tasting with cheese pairings. Would definitely come back again next time... read moreSmall winery with romantic vibes. We did the wine tasting with cheese pairings. Would definitely come back again next time we are in town! read less - 2/21/2021
Marcia FanduizNice outdoor, intimate sitting. Friendly staff, awesome wines. - 2/20/2021
Jon A.
This was a GREAT experience. First, they took covid seriously, had limited tastings and people were well spread out. I... read moreThis was a GREAT experience. First, they took covid seriously, had limited tastings and people were well spread out. I appreciated how well they did this. We arrived at about the tome the owner was leaving the tasting room. She stopped and talked with us for a few minutes. Was a fun conversation and you could tell she really cared about the wine and running the business. We arrived early, but as luck would have it, another group called and was running late. So they just swapped our times. Didn't expect that but it was great. We were helped by Nicole. She was alone at the store, managing three different tastings and helping people who didn't have reservations asking if they could come in (there was no space unfortunately). That probably sounds like a lot to be doing, and it definitely was, but it made no difference to the quality of the tasting experience. This was probably my favorite tasting experience anywhere. Nicole was very knowledgeable about wine in general and their wine in particular. She gave us a great narrative, knowledge, and things to look for in the wine. She answered our questions without hesitation. It was quick conversation either. She spent time with us, and with the other patrons there. Nothing was rushed, nor were we ignored at any point. We got the tasting that included spice pairings. This was done by putting spice blends on a neutral sheep's milk cheese. They were all good, and they definitely changed the experience of the wine. Honestly, I much prefer this to standard cheese or chocolate pairings. The most similar tasting I've done was probably Tamber Bey in Napa, which uses savory cookies. But this was it's own unique thing for sure. And the spice blends were really good. I ended up buying two of my favorites for use at home. I think they would make some great seasoning for pork chops and the like. So how was the wine? Pretty spectacular. They obviously put care into crafting the blends. They weren't generic tasting wines at all. Bought a couple of bottles. They weren't cheap, probably more than I'd usually spend, but breaking that open to remember the trip and specifically this tasting made it well worth it to me. And supporting a small, woman and POC owned business is an added bonus. Will go back and will definitely recommend to any of my friends going to the same area. read less - 2/19/2021
Delight k.Amazing tasting! The staff is so informative and friendly. Very knowledgeable! Makes you feel like you are right at home.... read moreAmazing tasting! The staff is so informative and friendly. Very knowledgeable! Makes you feel like you are right at home. The spice pairing is so unique, this is a MUST try when in Paso! read less - 2/12/2021
Manders L.
Hey y'all, first things first...it's February 2021 and yes, they're OPEN! Good thing, too, because we were traveling from the... read moreHey y'all, first things first...it's February 2021 and yes, they're OPEN! Good thing, too, because we were traveling from the Bay Area and it was a hot pick to visit based off some initial research. Nicole was a gem to chat with and guided us on one of our most unique (and safe, and outdoor, and all COVID-protocol-esque) wine experiences. The concept of pairing wine with seasonings (via cheese squares hugged warmly amidst the seasonings) was something of allure for us, and boy, it did not disappoint. The owners have established an amazing space for the employees to run wild with their creative juices to pair the wines with bold flavors of amazingness such as black truffle salt, white sesame, ginger, and lemon peel...just to name a few. To keep it real, I feel the wine options have space for elevation but the seasoning blend pairing makes this a must go-to destination. Thanks for having us! Will be back. read less - 2/05/2021
Tori M.
Great wine and spice pairing experience at their ranch. They were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The wines are very... read moreGreat wine and spice pairing experience at their ranch. They were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The wines are very unassuming, our whole group said the Jewel was one of the best reds they've ever had. We joined their wine club and look forward to coming back soon! If you're looking for a unique tasting experience in Paso, this is definitely it. read less - 1/31/2021
Anthony W.
LXV is a must for any person looking for a good wine tasting experience in Paso.Neeta originally messaged me a... read moreLXV is a must for any person looking for a good wine tasting experience in Paso.Neeta originally messaged me a day or so before my reservation recently and asked if I would be ok with tasting at the ranch, and I'm so happy that I did. When we got there we had to wait for a electronic gate to let us in. When it opened we were greeted by a friendly doggy that lived on the property. There were multiple dogs there but all were trained and super friendly. It was also quite a treat because right where we did our tasting, we had an amazing view of the vineyard in the distance. All their wines were great and I really think it boils down to your taste. I personally liked the Jewel the most with its complexity but you really do have to try doing the spice pairing with all the wines to get the true experience. Everyone here is extremely knowledgeable about the wines served and do an amazing job explaining how the profiles of the wines change with the associated spice. I liked the Jewel because the spices reminded me of flavors in Ramen so I definitely bought a bottle for a Ramen night and was super satisfied!If you aren't a native to the Bay Area you are trying to Wine Taste, I do feel like people try to gravitate towards the more well known wineries in Napa. What people don't realize is that there are so many other amazing areas for wines too. Different areas can change the flavor profiles of the same type of wine so it's fun to visit other areas like Paso which has so many wineries to try out. But definitely don't skip out on LXV. They really were the whole package. That and friendly doggies always icing on the cake when you are sipping on nice wine! read less - 1/01/2021
Isabella B.
The "quintessential" Paso Robles wine country experience is to visit the wineries themselves, and most of the notable wineries of... read moreThe "quintessential" Paso Robles wine country experience is to visit the wineries themselves, and most of the notable wineries of Paso do require you to drive there. However, should you wish to remain downtown, there are quite a number of tasting rooms that are situated in the area. LXV is an example of an urban tasting room concept done the right way - so much so that in 2016 it was named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 tasting room experiences in America.The business is owned and operated by the husband-wife team of Neeta and Kunal Mittal, though I sense that the business largely resulted from Neeta's vision. Both fell in love with the area while wine tasting and eventually bought land in the Willow Creek appellation in Paso Robles. The land and its people reminded her of her home country and eventually quit her career in engineering for her passion in winemaking. Her contribution to the tapestry of Paso Robles' wine culture is the uniqueness in her tasting room experience: the option of doing a spice pairing for the wines. I wouldn't imagine going here and *not* partaking the appropriate spice pairing while drinking wine.LOCATION: On 13th Street, right across from one of my most favorite places on Earth. Serrano Wine is also right across it on Pine. The parking situation is also good as it has its own dedicated parking lot but street parking is also available. I did my tasting in September 2020 when SLO County is in the purple tier so I had to do my tasting on the outside patio during the middle of a heat wave. The ladies were very hospitable and some of the nicest tasting room staff I've ever encountered. The Tasting ($15 for a selection of 4 of 5 wines on the rotation, $25 for the spice flight that sprinkles the spices on top of cheese).- 2019 Summer Satine (100% Arneis)Spice: Mummyji (coriander powder, white pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, dry mango, fennel).- 2017 Lover's Spell (50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon) [now called "The Spell"]Spice: Umami (black truffle salt, black pepper, ginger, garlic, onion powder, cumin)- 2016 Secret Craving (59% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot) [now called "The Secret"]Spice: Jaipur Nights (espresso, cocoa, rose hips and petals, pasilla negro chile, Chinese five spice)- 2017 Club Reserve Cabernet SauvignonSpice: Silk Road (basil, dill, Persian lime, black pepper, garlic, onion, mustard powder)My favorite wine of the tasting was Lover's Spell which is the idealized version of a Super Tuscan (think Sangiovese blended with non-Italian grape varietals to create a rich, powerful blend that eclipses Chianti Classico in terms of body). I eventually cracked this at an Italian restaurant back in SD with a pasta with red sauce and Sicilian meatballs and the pairing worked *wonderfully*. Even my friend/dining companion complimented on how wonderful the wine tasted. However, my favorite wine/spice pairing of the tasting was the cabernet/silk road because the tannins brought accentuated some of flavors of the herbs, specifically basil. I really love the uniqueness of the concept and I would return just for this to experience tasting wines here not in the middle of a pandemic. However I see myself buying more of "The Spell" to add to my wine fridge. Should you seek to do a virtual tasting they offer a package where they offer a palette of 3 bottles (sample- or full-sized) with appropriate spice to match the wine as well as recipes for their spices. read less - 12/12/2020
Tobin JohnsonIt’s always a pleasure to visit LXV; it’s one of my favs on the central coast. - 12/01/2020
Pooja J.
Truly unique experience. Their wine tasting includes spiced cheese pairing, and we landed up buying a lot more spices! The... read moreTruly unique experience. Their wine tasting includes spiced cheese pairing, and we landed up buying a lot more spices! The host was very sweet and accomodated us on Thanksgiving day :) read less - 11/26/2020
Neil S.
Amazing tasting room with great service from Paris. Despite it being Thanksgiving day, she kept the place open late for... read moreAmazing tasting room with great service from Paris. Despite it being Thanksgiving day, she kept the place open late for us. My girlfriend was excited to try the spice pairings with the wines, and we were not disappointed. We've signed up for their membership and look forward to a tasting at their ranch with Kunal and Neeta read less - 11/26/2020
Rachel Z.
What can I say about LXV besides how amazing they are. We showed up and were treated like family. The... read moreWhat can I say about LXV besides how amazing they are. We showed up and were treated like family. The spiced cheese pairing were GENIUS and delectable, definitely a crowd favorite with the family. The Cab Franc is to die for, and the owners are just lovely. Great experience! read less - 11/23/2020
Samantha A.
One of the best hidden spots in Paso! This gem of a place is amazing and make sure you have... read moreOne of the best hidden spots in Paso! This gem of a place is amazing and make sure you have Nicole as your guide. She is so knowledgeable and helpful, you will have the best time. We haven't been out a lot since COVID and this place made us feel completely safe and comfortable. We did the wine and spice tasting which was only $25 and so worth it. Make sure to stop here if you're in town, you will not be disappointed! read less - 11/20/2020
Mandy S.So fun, LOVE the spice pairing with the wines - and the many, many pillows in the inside seating banquette - 11/14/2020
Kathy T.
Had one of the best wine tasting experiences at the downtown location! The staff were so friendly and gave us... read moreHad one of the best wine tasting experiences at the downtown location! The staff were so friendly and gave us a full breakdown of each wine we tasted. The spice pairing is a must! Can't wait to come back again for this unique tasting experience read less - 11/12/2020
Terrance P.
Second locale on our wine excursion. Reservations made in advance as required on their website. I picked this winery as... read moreSecond locale on our wine excursion. Reservations made in advance as required on their website. I picked this winery as it was different and offered a spice pairing with an Indian flare (I love Indian food). The husband and wife owners are both from India so it was a no-brainer.Unfortunately, our reservation was overbooked according to Neeta (wife), but she was able to accommodate us and bent over backwards to do so. We were sent o the Ranch (reserved for members only) and provided a private table overlooking the vineyard. Since we hadn't eaten yet, Neeta made a charcuterie for us to enjoy.Our server, Melanie, was so friendly and knowledgeable which made the experience even more inviting. As for the wine, all five tastings we had were extraordinary and paired so well with the spices. This was a taste bud's delight.We got to talk briefly with both owners and the husband, Kunal, gave us a rundown of their history. Very fascinating.I was very impressed with LXV, the owners, but more importantly, their wines. A note to add, they would also provide a full dinner pairing if requested. I would definitely consider and can't wait to pair their wines with an authentic Indian meal. read less - 11/02/2020
Brian R.
Wonderful wine, well paired with unique spices on a cheese platter. Unique and delicious wine tasting experience. - 10/31/2020
Tara B.This place is always amazing. We had the wine and spice pairing and the 2017 wines were so smooth and... read moreThis place is always amazing. We had the wine and spice pairing and the 2017 wines were so smooth and drinkable we got one of each. read less - 10/24/2020
Andrea G.
Nicole was amazing during our tasting. It's pretty rare that I encounter a tasting where I like all of the... read moreNicole was amazing during our tasting. It's pretty rare that I encounter a tasting where I like all of the wines. Plus Nicole gave us ideas for how to showcase these wines if we hosted a party. I'm already planning for when I can have friends back over for cocktail hour. Great experience! read less - 10/24/2020
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