The LXV Journal
Share & Pair Sundays
Karen MacNeil's Share and Pair Sundays, and the recipes we cook at home.
Rooted in Senses: A podcast with Neeta Mittal
A conversation that goes from the vineyards of Paso Robles to the spice markets of India.
Spotlight: Cabernet Franc
It began in Bordeaux, with a glass of Saint-Émilion. Cabernet Franc has shaped every year since.
An Invitation to Wander
There is a quiet magic in the days between Christmas and New Year. A letter from Kunal and me.
Wine Tasting & Flavor Pairings Explained
At LXV every wine comes with a spice. Sometimes the spice mirrors the wine. Sometimes it argues with it.
Love Letter to Syrah
Syrah began near Shiraz, found a home in the Rhône, and then found us.
Pruning Armaa.N Vineyard after first crop
We sat down with Frederick Ammons to talk about how we prune Armaa.N now that it has given us its first crop.
LXV’s 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc: Taking a Sip of the Loire Valley in the Central Coast
Chinon may be the most undervalued red wine region in France. This Cab Franc is our nod to it.
Cabernet Franc Day 2022 in Paso Robles CA
Cab Franc Day 2022 is a wrap. The seminar, the dinner and the pairings.
Bordeaux Grapes Slowly Make Their Way to Paso…from Los Angeles?
Mission grapes came to Paso first, in 1797. Cabernet Franc took a much longer road.
LXV’s 2020 the Tempo Pairing: Irish Monk Spice Blend with Beef Wellington
Irish monks harvested dulse 1,400 years ago. We put it in a spice blend and season a Beef Wellington with it.
LXV’s 2020 the Tempo – Inspired by Kunal’s Love for the Right Bank of Bordeaux
Right Bank blends are one of Kunal's favorite inspirations. You can bet there is Cabernet Franc in the mix.