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Wines generally capture beautiful moments in time and change as they age, but this wine has incredible verve and presence while still being youthful and light on its feet. Truly a young virtuoso just starting to show everyone their chops. Beautifully refined structure, small grained and fully integrated, structure to last, not to overpower.' Frederick's notes (over 3 days): 'Fairly fresh, direct entry. Oak well integrated. Nice focus throughout. Tannin more mineral. Finish mineral and mouthwatering. Medium amplitude, fresh dynamic. Fairly onctuous, gourmand. A wine that is confident and poised for being so young. Agreeable character and friendly but not overly assertive. Should age nicely for 15-25+ years.' Next day: 'Deep purple. Nose still fresh. Very centered, focused. Direct, nice length. Not overly exuberant or banal \u2014 sophisticated, confident. Kind tannin. Somewhat intriguing while friendly and approachable \u2014 the wine does not reveal its whole story in the first glass.' Armaa.N soil: gravely-loam with massive limestone blocks (Monterrey formation?) \u2014 limestone is rare in California wine regions; calcareous soils similar to Bordeaux. 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Montpensier forest single-forest barrels matured 30 months \u2014 fine-grained wood for light spicy notes. Soil at G2N: Gazos shaly clay loam (7.8%), Lockwood shaly loam (75%), Santa Lucia-Lopez complex (17.3%). LXV gets blocks 2.1b, 2.2c, 2.3d.","serve_temp_range":"58\u201364\u00b0F \/ 14\u201318\u00b0C","bottle_shot_hires":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/wine-images\/22lxv-meso-g2n-cab-franc.png","wine_of_the_month":false,"commerce7_image_url":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/2022-lxv-meso-cabernet-franc-willow-creek-1723478156893.png","featured_recipe_ids":[]},{"id":"a7d867b2-5ab3-46e0-9056-9ad24dc37fd2","abv":13.7,"ava":"Paso Robles AVA","sku":"2024LXV-WHT-CAB-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Blanc De Franc","slug":"2024-blanc-de-franc","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Cabernet Franc from Eckert Vineyard, Paso Robles. 250 cases. 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A rare white expression of Cabernet Franc \u2014 tropical, textured, and like nothing else in the portfolio.","tagline":"A S'mores Br\u00fbl\u00e9e of a white \u2014 tropical, textured, unlike anything else.","vintage":2024,"inventory":{"wd_sku":"1306355","qb_bottles":898,"wd_bottles":731,"wd_available":730},"occasions":["seared scallops","roast chicken","soft cheeses"],"vineyards":["Eckert Vineyard"],"volume_ml":750,"bundle_sku":"","created_at":"2026-05-29T23:49:54+00:00","serve_temp":"Well chilled","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","winemaking":{"aging":"French oak barriques","winemakers":["Jeff Strekas"]},"wotm_month":"","share_token":"","bundle_label":"","image_public":"\/images\/wine-images\/2024-blanc-de-franc.webp","retail_price":70,"food_pairings":["Pan-seared scallops","Lobster with drawn butter","Roast chicken with herbs","Soft ripened cheeses","Butternut squash risotto"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","blend_name":""},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Estery, with plantain and white peach. 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It's one of the standouts in the lineup and is going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink beautifully over the following decade.","score":"94","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Secret"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":82,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A captivating bouquet of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, leather, and hints of vanilla.","color":"Luxurious, inky-purple color.","palate":"Layers of blackcurrants, ripe plums, espresso, velvety tannins, and a long, lingering finish of exquisite richness."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A Central Coast Bordeaux-style blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot from Gateway, Plummer, Portico Hills, and ONX Estate vineyards. Picked at night, the lots were kept on skins for 10-20 days, with Petit Verdot receiving the least maceration due to its prolific tannins. Aged 20 months in a mixture of 225L French oak barriques and 500L puncheons, 30% new oak, it reaches 14.6% ABV."},{"id":"3e00f1f7-9dea-46bf-91a7-afe3f1195bf3","abv":14.2,"ava":"Willow Creek, Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-MESO-CAB-SAUV","line":"LXV","name":"Meso Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2019-meso-cabernet-sauvignon","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":100}],"story":"A pure representation of Block 8S from Gateway Vineyard in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. The well-drained, limestone-rich soils challenge the vines to dig deep and ripen a naturally low crop load, yielding a restrained yet expressive new-world Cabernet aged 22 months in 225L barriques.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A pure representation of Block 8S from Gateway Vineyard in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. The well-drained, limestone-rich soils challenge the vines to dig deep and ripen a naturally low crop load, yielding a restrained yet expressive new-world Cabernet aged 22 months in 225L barriques.","tagline":"A restrained, Left Bank-styled expression of Willow Creek Cabernet.","vintage":2019,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":150,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Graphite, violets, and red and black currants in a classic Left Bank style.","palate":"More subtle notes of cedar, cassia, and iron emerge over a broad palate with large but well-integrated structured tannins, finishing long with roasted toffee and espresso dust."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Meso is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a single limestone-rich block at Gateway Vineyard. It opens with a very Left Bank nose of graphite, violets, and currants before revealing cedar, cassia, and iron on a broad, structured palate. Well-integrated tannins carry a long finish of roasted toffee and espresso dust."},{"id":"44daccb0-249e-48ae-ad8b-d2dbb76c6714","abv":12.9,"ava":"Adelaida District of Paso Robles","sku":"2022LXV-CF-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc Rose","slug":"2022-cabernet-franc-rose","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Cabernet Franc from West Side Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Barrel fermented and aged entirely in once-used French oak on the lees for five months, it flirts with the elegance of Provencal Rose and the audacity of California sunshine.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Cabernet Franc from West Side Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Barrel fermented and aged entirely in once-used French oak on the lees for five months, it flirts with the elegance of Provencal Rose and the audacity of California sunshine.","tagline":"Fresh and crisp with pronounced savoriness.","vintage":2022,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":55,"food_pairings":["Salads with fruit","Shellfish","Light and fried apps","Garlic butter","Herbed chicken","Meat ravioli (contrast)"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Mi Corazon Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Fascinating spice on pop and pour, with persimmon, tamarindo and pomegranate","palate":"Super crisp and refreshing with heaps of verve and tension; cherry pith, cassis cream candy, raspberries and rainier cherries, finishing on sour cherry candy without sweetness"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Mi Corazon Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 100% Cabernet Franc rose from West Side Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Hand harvested and fermented and aged entirely in once-used French oak barriques for five months on the lees with twice-monthly battonage (12.9% ABV). Fresh and crisp with pronounced savoriness, it flirts with the elegance of Provencal Rose and the audacity of California sunshine, showing cherry pith, cassis cream candy, raspberries, and rainier cherries over racy acidity, with just enough weight to float across the palate."},{"id":"4a736a38-908c-449c-984e-b4657c38ca3f","abv":14.6,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2020LXV-SECRET","line":"LXV","name":"The Secret","slug":"2020-the-secret","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":68},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":18},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":14}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A Cabernet Sauvignon-based Central Coast Bordeaux blend.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720363\/","date":"2020","notes":"Coming all from Paso Robles, the 2020 The Secret is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 14% Petit Verdot. Cassis, blackberries, spicy herbs, lead pencil, and smoky barbecue notes all define the bouquet, and it's more medium-bodied, with a fresh, focused mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a good finish. There's a solid kick of pyrazines here, but it has classic Cabernet style and is certainly enjoyable.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Secret"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":78,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend (68% CS, 18% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot) drawing on ONX Estate, Parrish Family, and Plummer fruit, harvested between October 5th and October 27th, 2020. The lots were fermented and macerated on skins for 12-24 days, then aged in a mixture of 225L French oak barriques and 500L French oak puncheons for 19 months, with 35% of the oak new."},{"id":"55fc2232-29a1-4723-a03f-5e1308315451","abv":14.6,"ava":"Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles, California","sku":"2020LXV-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"The Tempo","slug":"2020-the-tempo","blend":[{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":57},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":43}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A Merlot-led Right Bank-style blend from the Templeton Gap.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720364\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 The Tempo is more Merlot-dominated and includes 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Franc. Black cherries, chocolate, leafy green herbs, and iron notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, nicely textured mouthfeel and a good finish.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Tempo"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":75,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A clean wine with a moderate intensity of fresh fruit aromas of red plum, red currants, and dried cherry, cranberry, and blood orange, dusted with red pepper chili flakes and dried spices. Crushed-rock minerality surrounds the nose, with an ever-so-slight vegetal green pyrazine note layered between.","palate":"Spices, fruit, and vegetal notes confirmed; a dry, very balanced wine with medium-plus acidity forming the backbone, medium-plus body, medium-plus alcohol, and medium tannin."},"cases_produced":266,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 57% Merlot \/ 43% Cabernet Franc blend from 100% Preston Vineyard fruit, harvested October 1st-8th, 2020 and fermented on skins for 15-21 days. Aged in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~25% new), it is a balanced wine with a spine of medium-plus acidity."},{"id":"7fbd05f0-75c2-4ad9-b5cb-f31f51fd9b29","abv":14.7,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2021LXV-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"The Jewel","slug":"2021-the-jewel","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":91},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":9}],"story":"91% Sangiovese, 9% Petit Verdot. 300 cases. Central Coast, California. Neeta's homage to the city of Los Angeles and to Biondi Santi \u2014 the vibrancy and diversity of LA married to the timeless elegance of Brunello, sourced from the Brunello clone she sought out in the Central Coast.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"91% Sangiovese, 9% Petit Verdot. 300 cases. Central Coast, California. Neeta's homage to the city of Los Angeles and to Biondi Santi \u2014 the vibrancy and diversity of LA married to the timeless elegance of Brunello, sourced from the Brunello clone she sought out in the Central Coast.","tagline":"Light, yet luscious, with bright acidity \u2014 the red for warmer days and balmy nights.","vintage":2021,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":78,"food_pairings":["Classic lighter Italian fare with tomato sauces","Tart, lightly spiced Asian dishes"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"13f9aba2-d536-409f-bffc-fbcde2befdd3","blend_name":"Sirocco Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Fruits of the forest, blackberry preserves and berry cobbler, cut red fruit, boysenberry, olallieberry, strawberry and mulberry, with noticeable oak aromatics of cedar, humidor, pipe tobacco and vanilla.","color":"A bit darker than usual for the style.","palate":"Mid-weight with lots of verve and TA, electrically dancing across the back palate to a mouthwatering finish; a slight chewiness and hint of creme brulee from the oak."},"cases_produced":300,"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"13f9aba2-d536-409f-bffc-fbcde2befdd3","blend_name":"Sirocco Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"Sumac, Dry Mango Powder (Amchur), Nutritional Yeast, White Pepper and other spices","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 91% Sangiovese \/ 9% Petit Verdot blend, 300 cases at 14.7% ABV, drawing on White Hawk (Santa Barbara County) and ONX Estate (Templeton Gap) fruit. The highest Sangiovese-based Jewel ever made; 2021 was a high-tannin year, so skin time was kept short (PV only ~8 days, Sangiovese under 12). Aged 17 months in three 500L puncheons and five 225L barriques of French oak (~27% new), the new oak lending vanilla, creme brulee and a textural chewiness behind still-bright fruit."},{"id":"838f36f9-8e1e-40cb-bcb2-087136bd778a","abv":15.4,"ava":"Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara","sku":"2021LXV-RES-SANGIOVESE","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Sangiovese","slug":"2021-reserve-sangiovese","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Sangiovese from the Santa Ynez Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. Low-yielding and European in flavor, it is aged in Slavonian oak to match the style of traditional Sangiovese \u2014 the warmth of the California sun enveloping a Tuscan classic.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Sangiovese from the Santa Ynez Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. Low-yielding and European in flavor, it is aged in Slavonian oak to match the style of traditional Sangiovese \u2014 the warmth of the California sun enveloping a Tuscan classic.","tagline":"Sour, dusty, and bright \u2014 the warmth of the California sun envelopes this Tuscan classic.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/739334\/","date":"2021","notes":"Spiced red and black fruits, leather, herbes de Provence, and lavender notes all shine in the 2021 Sangiovese LXV Reserve, a beautiful expression of the variety that's medium to full-bodied and has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length.","score":"93","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sangiovese LXV Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"food_pairings":["Classic Italian fare","Herb-forward sauces","Fatty dishes with butter or cream","Oysters","Spicy Mexican food"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"ed6e59ee-93a4-41ca-863b-7edfb00431d1","blend_name":"Crescendo Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A harmonious blend of sour and dusty notes, reminiscent of a Tuscan landscape under bright, warm California sun, with a subtle complexity reflecting the vineyard's limestone and shell composition.","palate":"Distinctly European flair \u2014 a fine balance of sour notes and bright fruit, herbaceous undertones and zesty citrus, with Slavonian oak lending depth and a hint of smokiness; a texture balancing silkiness with vibrant acidity into a long, complex finish."},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"ed6e59ee-93a4-41ca-863b-7edfb00431d1","blend_name":"Crescendo Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"Cocoa, Honey, Aleppo Pepper, Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt and other spices","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 100% Sangiovese from a limestone-and-shell bench in the eastern portion of Happy Canyon, an eight-barrel lot at 15.4% ABV. Hand-harvested and fermented in a jacketed steel tank for precise temperature and extraction control, then aged in Slavonian oak barriques to honor traditional Sangiovese character. Low-yielding, distinctly European in flavor, with silky texture and vibrant acidity."},{"id":"8e691d44-751e-46d9-a244-a0e8194770ba","abv":12.9,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2021LXV-WHT-SANGIOVESE","line":"LXV","name":"Blanc de Sangiovese","slug":"2021-blanc-de-sangiovese","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":100}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2021,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":65,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Citrus, grapefruit, clover, and a hint of cream.","color":"Clear to light straw with just enough color to hint at its origins.","palate":"Bright and fruit-forward, initially acidic and stunning, with stone fruit, citrus zest, and a base layer of wet gravel and minerality."},"cases_produced":105,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A rare white wine made from 100% Sangiovese sourced from Whitehawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara County, with just 105 cases produced. Clear to light straw in color, it offers citrus, grapefruit, clover, and a hint of cream on the nose, opening to a bright, acidic palate of stone fruit and citrus zest over wet-gravel minerality. Bottled at 12.9% ABV."},{"id":"90045c90-1858-4151-b78f-314a4323177c","abv":14.4,"ava":"Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles","sku":"2021LXV-RES-CAB-SAUV","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2021-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the ONX Estate Vineyard in the Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles. Notably refined and elegant for a Paso Cab, built from Jeff's favorite 337 clone block, which always delivers vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the ONX Estate Vineyard in the Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles. Notably refined and elegant for a Paso Cab, built from Jeff's favorite 337 clone block, which always delivers vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins.","tagline":"Notably refined and elegant for a Paso Cab \u2014 rich, fruity and well-structured.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728343\/","date":"2021","notes":"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve comes from the ONX Estate Vineyard in the Templeton Gap AVA and spent 20 months in new barrels. As with the other Bordeaux variety releases here, it has some classic herbal, green nuances yet stays ripe and classically styled. Cassis, blackberries, classy oak, chocolate, and leafy green herbs all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with lots of sweet fruit, some firmer tannins, and a good finish. A big, ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, it\u2019s going to benefit from a year or three of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following decade.","score":"90+","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"food_pairings":["Beef Bourguignon with potato au gratin","Any Pinot-esque pairing","Fresh herbs or lemon"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","blend_name":"Herbes De Vie Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Super rich, intense cassis and cherry, rich espresso grounds, dark cacao nibs, French chocolate truffles and pain au chocolat, with a hint of pipe tobacco.","palate":"Vibrant, poppin' acid backbone, lean and linear with a strong tannin structure, graphite and iron, long peppers, raspberry and kirsch intensity carrying a long, lingering finish."},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","blend_name":"Herbes De Vie Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"Savory, Thyme, Basil. Marjoram, Tarragon, Oregano. Mint, Lavender and other spices","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jeff's favorite Cabernet block on the ONX Estate site, a 337 clone planting that reliably produces vibrant acidity and refined, fine-grained tannins. A seven-barrel lot at 14.4% ABV, fermented on skins for 15 days with long pumpovers and heating to extract mature tannins, then aged 20 months in two new Taransaud 500L French oak puncheons and two neutral barriques (68% new oak)."},{"id":"978540e6-8ad3-4247-9cb1-fd6b85c59ad8","ava":"Adelaida District of Paso Robles","sku":"2021LXV-RES-NEB","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Nebbiolo","slug":"2021-reserve-nebbiolo","blend":[{"varietal":"Nebbiolo","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Nebbiolo from the Glenrose Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Inspired by a bottle of ultra-traditional Francesco Rinaldi Barolo matured in large Slavonian casks, this bottling chases superb purity and complexity \u2014 graceful and true to its terroir.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Nebbiolo from the Glenrose Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Inspired by a bottle of ultra-traditional Francesco Rinaldi Barolo matured in large Slavonian casks, this bottling chases superb purity and complexity \u2014 graceful and true to its terroir.","tagline":"If Tuscany is my muse, Piedmonte is my playground.","vintage":2021,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Red fruit leathers, cherry, apricot, plum and mango, hi-toned Bing cherries and dragonfruit, dried Blenheim apricots and dried cherries, dried rose petals and rose water, with a hint of coriander.","palate":"Lively acidity with classic Nebbiolo verve and structure; sneaky, stealth tannins that turn granular and present as the wine dries off the tongue \u2014 super fine-grained but surprisingly powerful."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Nebbiolo from the Ridgeline block of Glenrose Vineyard, a rare Paso Robles planting on chalky, steep, deeply terraced soils above 2000 feet yielding only about 2 tons per acre. Harvested October 1st, 2021 and fermented\/macerated on skins for 24 days in an enclosed stainless tank, then aged 20 months in two once-used 500L French oak puncheons \u2014 no new oak, in homage to Neeta and Kunal's favorite Barolo houses. Intense and mineral with great aging potential."},{"id":"a8712d43-5fe3-4e99-b053-68486161a913","abv":13.7,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2021LXV-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"The Spell","slug":"2021-the-spell","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":57},{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":43}],"story":"57% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. 300 cases. Central Coast, California. A nod to the winery's Bordeaux obsession and the region's Rh\u00f4ne heritage, and an homage to the balance Kunal pursues through magic \u2014 two powerhouse varieties engaged in equal measure.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"57% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. 300 cases. Central Coast, California. A nod to the winery's Bordeaux obsession and the region's Rh\u00f4ne heritage, and an homage to the balance Kunal pursues through magic \u2014 two powerhouse varieties engaged in equal measure.","tagline":"A display of balance \u2014 soft yet firmly structured, exuding potential and finesse in equal measure.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728341\/","date":"2021","notes":"The 2021 The Spell is an interesting blend of 57% Syrah and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackberries, iron, loamy earth, white pepper, and some gamey, meaty, classic Cabernet notes define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a nicely balanced, enjoyable mouthfeel, some firmer tannins, and a good finish. It's well-made and, I suspect, will evolve nicely for a decade.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Spell"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":78,"food_pairings":["Herbed chicken","Mac and cheese","Steak or game"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","blend_name":"Herbes De Vie Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Brooding and dark with anise and black licorice, soy and reduction, peppery and meaty notes of game on a live flame, opening to expressive plums, black currants and elderberries.","color":"Dark.","palate":"Moderate to big palate weight, very plush and palate-coating; mid-palate from the Syrah with chewy Cabernet tannins and a long, drying finish."},"cases_produced":300,"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","blend_name":"Herbes De Vie Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"Savory, Thyme, Basil. Marjoram, Tarragon, Oregano. Mint, Lavender and other spices","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 57% Syrah \/ 43% Cabernet Sauvignon blend, 300 cases at 13.7% ABV, from White Hawk Syrah plus Villa Cana and Gateway Cabernet. Jeff calls this perhaps the biggest, most structured Spell yet \u2014 savory, brooding Syrah depth with the strength and bones of Cabernet, a fattiness like bacon fat and smoked character. Aged 17 months in three 500L puncheons and five 225L barriques of French oak (~27% new; 35-40% new on the lot); built to improve with age."},{"id":"b346fe85-a108-483a-a553-61a779f6eca7","abv":13.3,"ava":"Santa Barbara County AVA","sku":"2022LXV-WHT-SANGIOVESE","line":"LXV","name":"Blanc de Sangiovese","slug":"2022-blanc-de-sangiovese","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Sangiovese from Whitehawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County. Inspired by a white Sangiovese Neeta and Kunal discovered in a blind tasting in Montalcino, this bottling is made as a delicate white with minimum skin contact and slow, cool fermentation.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Sangiovese from Whitehawk Vineyard, Santa Barbara County. Inspired by a white Sangiovese Neeta and Kunal discovered in a blind tasting in Montalcino, this bottling is made as a delicate white with minimum skin contact and slow, cool fermentation.","tagline":"A wine as mad as the Sirocco, complex as a lover's words.","vintage":2022,"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"food_pairings":["Oysters with orange mignonette","Meat dishes with fruit","Chicken tikka masala","BBQ fare","Duck mole"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"89276f1b-56d2-49aa-89fc-4bdbaeef878a","blend_name":"A Foil Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Intense aromatics","palate":"Bright and concentrated"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"89276f1b-56d2-49aa-89fc-4bdbaeef878a","blend_name":"A Foil Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"Apple, Apricot, Hibiscus, Cranberry, Orange Peel, Honey, Nutmeg, and other spices","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 100% Sangiovese made as a white wine from Whitehawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara County, born from Neeta and Kunal's passion for Sangiovese after tasting a white Sangiovese at Capana in Montalcino. Grown on nutrient-deficient sandy soils on a south-facing slope near the Pacific, the struggling vines yield small, intense berries. Made with minimum skin contact and slow fermentation in a cooled, jacketed tank, then aged sur lie with battonage for five months in neutral French oak (13.3% ABV). The perfect wine for a smorgasbord, pairing exuberantly across the board."},{"id":"cc7d4447-7ef2-4656-8e90-9c5b48824c55","abv":14.4,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2020LXV-RES-CAB-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Franc","slug":"2020-reserve-cabernet-franc","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"At a mere 1.2 acres, the Cabernet Franc is one of the smallest blocks at Portico Hills Vineyard. This own-rooted Franc is planted on a steep, nearly 25% grade on one of the vineyard's sandiest, limestone-veined hillsides, yielding well-drained soils that make the vine roots dig deep for water and nutrition, creating a Franc with the structure of Chinon and the aromatics of Bourgueil.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"At a mere 1.2 acres, the Cabernet Franc is one of the smallest blocks at Portico Hills Vineyard. This own-rooted Franc is planted on a steep, nearly 25% grade on one of the vineyard's sandiest, limestone-veined hillsides, yielding well-drained soils that make the vine roots dig deep for water and nutrition, creating a Franc with the structure of Chinon and the aromatics of Bourgueil.","tagline":"The best of French aromatics with a California Franc's body.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720367\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 Cabernet Franc Reserve is certainly interesting, with some ripe currant fruits as well as notes of jalape\u00f1o pepper, cedary spice, and tobacco. It's nicely textured on the palate, with fine tannins, good balance, and a solid finish. It will be interesting to see where this goes with age, as it has a touch of Bordeaux-like nuances in its aromatics, but it certainly also has a lot of green notes.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Franc Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Savory notes of garrigue, sliced raspberries, and fresh-cut lilacs show out of the first pour, bearing the best hallmarks of a varietal Cabernet Franc.","palate":"Mouthwatering hints of kirsch and vanilla cream carry the wine lithely, contrasting its generous structure and bountiful mid-palate weight, with a finish lifted by freshly ground white pepper and sage."},"cases_produced":125,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Cabernet Franc from the tiny, own-rooted Portico Hills block, harvested October 21st, 2020 and fermented on skins for 19 days. Aged in 2 new and 3 used French oak barriques for 19 months, it combines the structure of a California Franc with the delicate aromatics of French Cabernet Franc."},{"id":"d705cd1b-ba8a-463a-b3c4-a8ce981d77c5","abv":14.4,"ava":"Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara","sku":"2020LXV-RES-SANGIOVESE","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Sangiovese","slug":"2020-reserve-sangiovese","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":100}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A soft, savory European-styled Sangiovese from Happy Canyon.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720365\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 Sangiovese Reserve is all varietal from the Santa Ynez Vineyard in the Happy Canyon region of Santa Barbara that spent 19 months in barrel. It offers medium-bodied aromas and flavors of spiced cherries, dried herbs, baking chocolate, and leather. This elegant yet savory Sangiovese has ripe tannins, good balance, and outstanding length.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sangiovese Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":95,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A clean, baked expression of red fruits (cherries and strawberries) with savory components of roasted tomatoes, tomato stems, and dried oregano, plus deep golden-brown honey. Soft, gentle, warm, and welcoming yet layered, over sandstone\/limestone minerality with light new French oak showing as clove, allspice\/nutmeg baking spices, and a faint macadamia nut.","palate":"Confirmed baked cherries, strawberries, and red plum with a tomato-leaf finish over a savory Sangiovese base; dry, with medium acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, and soft medium tannins that taste sweet-but-not-sweet like macadamia nuts, with limestone minerality on entry."},"cases_produced":125,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Sangiovese from Santa Ynez Vineyard in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, harvested September 28th, 2020 and fermented on skins in a jacketed tank for 21 days. Aged 19 months in French oak barriques and puncheons (40% new), it is soft, warm, and layered with a savory, tomato-leaf character."},{"id":"f3be5540-76a1-469e-abab-9f19ec79273f","abv":14,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2021LXV-RES-CAB-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Franc","slug":"2021-reserve-cabernet-franc","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Cabernet Franc from Portico Hills Vineyard, a small 1.5-acre own-rooted block on steep hillsides just west of Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County. Its sandy-loam soils veined with limestone give the drainage and heat retention that ripen Cabernet Franc, yielding a delicate Saumur-like nose over a potent, California-styled body.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Cabernet Franc from Portico Hills Vineyard, a small 1.5-acre own-rooted block on steep hillsides just west of Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County. Its sandy-loam soils veined with limestone give the drainage and heat retention that ripen Cabernet Franc, yielding a delicate Saumur-like nose over a potent, California-styled body.","tagline":"The best of both worlds \u2014 a delicate Saumur-like nose and a potent, California-styled body.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728344\/","date":"2021","notes":"The 2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve offers lots of red and black fruits as well as a meaty, savory, salty style that emerges on the palate. It's medium to full-bodied, has moderate acidity, velvety tannins, and a good finish. It\u2019s well made and thoroughly enjoyable and should have 8-10 years of longevity.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Franc Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":95,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Red cherry, blackcurrant and bell pepper, with violets and other floral notes and spicy hints.","color":"Medium-deep ruby red with purple undertones.","palate":"Ripe berries, subtle green pepper, fine tannins, bright acidity and a lingering dark chocolate finish."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Cabernet Franc from a small, 1.5-acre own-rooted block at Portico Hills in Los Alamos, a five-barrel lot at 14.0% ABV. A long harvest season with cool September nights preserved above-average acidity; the grapes were fermented in tank for 17 days with short, gentle pumpovers to avoid over-extraction. Made by Jeff Strekas and Frederick Ammons, it pairs a delicate Saumur-like nose with California body and structure."},{"id":"f9fd2644-510f-41bc-8908-735e22c83891","abv":14,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2021LXV-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"The Tempo","slug":"2021-the-tempo","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":59},{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":41}],"story":"The Tempo is inspired by Kunal Mittal's love for the Right Bank of Bordeaux. In this vintage it represents a true 50\/50 mix of Paso Robles and Santa Barbara counties, with bold, weighty Paso Cabernet Franc, a touch of lean Los Alamos Franc, and expressive Happy Canyon Merlot to balance things out.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"The Tempo is inspired by Kunal Mittal's love for the Right Bank of Bordeaux. In this vintage it represents a true 50\/50 mix of Paso Robles and Santa Barbara counties, with bold, weighty Paso Cabernet Franc, a touch of lean Los Alamos Franc, and expressive Happy Canyon Merlot to balance things out.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728340\/","date":"2021","notes":"Baking spices, red and black fruits, hints of bell pepper, and assorted tobacco and lead pencil notes all emerge from the 2021 The Tempo, a medium to full-bodied blend of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot. It certainly brings some underlying green notes yet it's not vegetal, and it has beautiful ripeness, quality tannins, and a great finish. From a mix of Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County fruit, it should evolve nicely for 10-12 years.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Tempo"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T07:46:41-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":82,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Ripe blackberries, red cherries, cedar, tobacco, and a touch of floral elegance.","color":"Vibrant, medium-bodied red hue, hinting at its maturity and concentration.","palate":"Balanced, with luscious blackberries, juicy cherries, hints of plum, medium tannins, and a smooth, satisfying finish."},"cases_produced":320,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A Central Coast blend of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot drawn from Plummer, Santa Ynez, and Portico Hills vineyards. The grapes were fermented and macerated on skins for 15-21 days with gentle, frequent punch downs to manage extraction and ensure a balanced yet complex wine. The result is a vibrant, medium-bodied red at 14.0% ABV."},{"id":"04c810bb-8c35-465c-ae9b-ff1b90421a94","abv":14.7,"sku":"2018LXV-THE-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"The Jewel","slug":"2018-the-jewel","blend":[{"varietal":"Nebbiolo","percentage":74},{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":26}],"story":"A rare Paso Robles Nebbiolo blend: 74% Nebbiolo from the Ridgeline block of Glenrose Vineyard in the Adelaida District and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon from ONX in the Templeton Gap. Glenrose sits above 2000 feet on chalky, steep, deeply terraced calcareous soils that stress the vines to roughly 2 tons per acre. The winemaking treats Nebbiolo like Pinot Noir, maximizing skin contact and aging in previously used cooperage, aiming not for high-tannin Piedmont style but a more elegant, approachable expression.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A rare Paso Robles Nebbiolo blend: 74% Nebbiolo from the Ridgeline block of Glenrose Vineyard in the Adelaida District and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon from ONX in the Templeton Gap. Glenrose sits above 2000 feet on chalky, steep, deeply terraced calcareous soils that stress the vines to roughly 2 tons per acre. The winemaking treats Nebbiolo like Pinot Noir, maximizing skin contact and aging in previously used cooperage, aiming not for high-tannin Piedmont style but a more elegant, approachable expression.","tagline":"A rare Paso Nebbiolo, fresh and bright.","vintage":2018,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Pressed rose, botanical herb, forest berry, and culinary spice; fragrant and focused","palate":"Taut, polished tannins with morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise, and chopped mint, kept well balanced by fresh acidity"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2018 Jewel is a fresh, bright wine of tangy cherries, warm raspberry, salty chalk, cedar, and chocolate, offering aromas of pressed rose, botanical herb, forest berry, and culinary spice. On the palate, taut polished tannins carry morello cherry, raspberry compote, star anise, and chopped mint, with fresh acidity keeping it balanced. It drinks beautifully now but will reward several years of cellaring."},{"id":"04ce5d73-3495-488e-8bc1-cf653bcca057","abv":14.1,"ava":"Bennett Valley","sku":"2020LXV-SAUVIGNON-BLANC","line":"LXV","name":"Sauvignon Blanc","slug":"2020-sauvignon-blanc","blend":[{"varietal":"Sauvignon Blanc","percentage":100}],"story":"The story of this wine is one of true serendipity: as Neeta and Kunal formed their winery, one of Kunal's old college roommates took a similar path and acquired a small vineyard in the Bennett Valley sub-AVA of Sonoma. On discovering the connection, they joined forces to make a wine, and this Sauvignon Blanc was born, aiming to join the texture and nuance of a Graves-style SB with the expressive fruit aromatics California so generously provides.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"The story of this wine is one of true serendipity: as Neeta and Kunal formed their winery, one of Kunal's old college roommates took a similar path and acquired a small vineyard in the Bennett Valley sub-AVA of Sonoma. On discovering the connection, they joined forces to make a wine, and this Sauvignon Blanc was born, aiming to join the texture and nuance of a Graves-style SB with the expressive fruit aromatics California so generously provides.","tagline":"More tropical fruit than one of Carmen Miranda's hats.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713021\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is crazily complex and exotic, offering lots of nectarine, pear, honeyed tropical fruits, and floral nuances to go with a juicy, medium-bodied, supple, and beautifully textured style on the palate. This is a clean, classy, balanced Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy over the coming couple of years.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sauvignon Blanc"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":52,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Packed with more tropical fruit aromatics than one of Carmen Miranda's hats: a Tiki-bar cocktail of lilikoi, guava, mango, and banana.","palate":"More traditional characters of pineapple, meringue, and fresh Meyer lemon sorbet emerge, quickly followed by barrel-fermentation nuances of subtle marshmallow and lightly toasted oak. A complex, layered body from time aging on the lees with battonage carries to a long, trailing, mouthwatering finish."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Sunny Meadows Vineyard in Sonoma's Bennett Valley, harvested at 23.5 brix on September 23rd, 2020, whole-cluster pressed cold and barrel fermented, then aged four months on the lees in 100% French oak barriques (17% new). Born of a serendipitous partnership, it marries a Graves-style texture with explosive California tropical aromatics."},{"id":"144b36b0-2acc-4d1c-9a99-871c75254bde","ph":3.81,"rs":0.04,"abv":14.5,"sku":"2014LXV-RISING-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"Rising Tempo","slug":"2014-rising-tempo","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2014,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2014-rising-tempo-red-paso-robles\/?queryID=bc221d6b4fcab2d2ffaff19c4cebcba1&objectID=wine#258668&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2014","notes":"Cola, dark cherry and candied strawberry show on the nose of this blend of 33% Grenache, 34% Syrah and 33% Tempranillo. The palate offers root beer and cherry cola flavors, with ample amounts of anise, nutmeg and vanilla, its tannins needing time to soften.","score":"87","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Rising Tempo Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":55,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2014 LXV Rising Tempo (deleted)\" (QB id 57)."},{"id":"1726964c-24dd-468a-947e-886b4afbdf4b","ph":3.63,"rs":0.37,"abv":14.9,"sku":"2010LXV-CRIMSON-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"Crimson Jewel","slug":"2010-crimson-jewel","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2010,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2010-crimson-jewel-red-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#167984&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2010","notes":"Heat from high alcohol gives the ripe raspberry, currant and mocha flavors on this wine a chile pepper heat, as well as a glycerine richness. The blend is Sangiovese and Petite Sirah.","score":"84","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Crimson Jewel Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":42,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2010 - LXV - Crimson Jewel (deleted)\" (QB id 4)."},{"id":"1fc5cd9c-9302-4ddb-aec9-a5a6f64cceeb","ph":3.67,"rs":0.3,"abv":14.8,"sku":"2014LXV-SECRET-CRAVING","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving","slug":"2014-secret-craving","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2014,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679531\/","date":"2014","notes":"Lastly, the 2014 Secret Craving is made from close to equal amounts of Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot and was brought up entirely in 15% new French oak for 20 months. It has a deep purple\/ruby color as well as notes of black raspberries, blueberries, incense and white pepper. It's another ripe, beautifully textured, hedonistic effort that has rock solid balance and the charming, forward style of the vintage.","score":"93","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Secret Craving"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2014-secret-craving-red-paso-robles\/?queryID=bc221d6b4fcab2d2ffaff19c4cebcba1&objectID=wine#258669&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2014","notes":"This is a rich unctuous blend of 38% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Franc and 31% Merlot, with aromas of baked plums in a buttery crust and hints of scarlet roses. The flavors are presented elegantly with a soft mouthfeel that shows violets, blueberry, oregano and pepper, with a long-lasting acidic backbone.","score":"90","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Secret Craving Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":55,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2014 LXV Secret Craving (deleted)\" (QB id 69)."},{"id":"21a74284-6f1f-4367-939b-8d89ead8d304","ph":3.42,"rs":0.2,"abv":13.9,"sku":"2017LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2017-heart-note-rose","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689829\/","date":"2017","notes":"The 2017 Heart Note Ros\u00e9 of Sangiovese offers a solid, spice-filled bouquet that has a touch of herbal notes in its sweet cherry fruits. It's a classic ros\u00e9 made from Sangiovese and will show nicely on the dinner table.","score":"87","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Heart Note Rose of Sangiovese"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":32,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2017 LXV Heart Note - Rose (deleted)\" (QB id 81)."},{"id":"21de9748-c130-46ff-bee4-bf0f12369c67","ph":3.43,"rs":0.63,"abv":14.5,"sku":"2012LXV-SUMMER-SATINE","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine","slug":"2012-summer-satine","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2012-summer-satine-viognier-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#204354&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2012","notes":"This winery is aimed at the sexy side of wine, and succeeds in this bottling, with restrained aromas of nectarine, gunmetal, flint and strawberry guava. Tart yellow-green flavors of apple, pear and citrus give an edge to the persistent tropicality, which wipes up with a light vanilla finish. Perfect for fish dishes.","score":"90","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Summer Satine Viognier (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":32,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Summer Satine (deleted)\" (QB id 13)."},{"id":"2310a6c5-c355-4ebd-b9a9-f0b579352afc","abv":14.9,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2017LXV-SECRET-CRAVING","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving","slug":"2017-secret-craving","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":15},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":null}],"story":"A true Paso Robles Bordeaux blend that maintains its traditional old-world sensibilities. Built on a Cabernet Sauvignon base with a 15% Cabernet Franc addition and the powerful, chewy structure of Petit Verdot forming a base upon which the refined layers of Cabernet can build. All barrel aged.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A true Paso Robles Bordeaux blend that maintains its traditional old-world sensibilities. Built on a Cabernet Sauvignon base with a 15% Cabernet Franc addition and the powerful, chewy structure of Petit Verdot forming a base upon which the refined layers of Cabernet can build. All barrel aged.","tagline":"Old-world sensibilities from Paso Robles.","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"date":"2017","notes":"The 2017 Secret Craving checks in as a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot that was aged in a mixture of French oak barriques and French oak puncheons for 20 months prior to bottling. Its deep purple hue gives way to a beautiful, elegant, almost Margaux-like red revealing lots of perfumed red fruits, sappy herbs, sandalwood, and leafy underbrush aromas and flavors. It's medium to full-bodied and has a terrific sense of elegance as well as a great finish.","score":"94","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Secret Craving"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Vibrant cassis, Rainier cherry, and fresh truffle from the Cabernet Sauvignon base, with garrigue and fresh violets from the Cabernet Franc; toffee and baking spice emerge as it warms","palate":"Cassis of Cabernet Sauvignon pairs with the earthy, Maduro-wrapper texture of Cabernet Franc, carried by chewy Petit Verdot structure to a lengthy, indulgent finish"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2017 LXV Secret Craving is a true Paso Robles Bordeaux blend with old-world sensibilities. The Cabernet Sauvignon base exudes cassis, Rainier cherry, and fresh truffle, the 15% Cabernet Franc lends garrigue and fresh violets, and toffee and baking spice emerge as it warms. Its structure is its calling card, with chewy Petit Verdot driving an ample mouthfeel to a lengthy, cellar-worthy finish."},{"id":"23240e11-8aef-4fd6-a411-117e3116dd39","abv":14.8,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2015LXV-CABERNET-FRANC-RESERVE","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc Reserve","slug":"2015-cabernet-franc-reserve","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"A Club Reserve Cabernet Franc from Bootjack Ranch in Paso Robles, sustainably farmed by the Niner Family and vineyard manager Jason Yeager. Harvested September 29, 2015, it was fermented and macerated on skins for 21 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged in a mixture of 500L French oak puncheons and 225L barriques (about 70% new) for 17 months.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Club Reserve Cabernet Franc from Bootjack Ranch in Paso Robles, sustainably farmed by the Niner Family and vineyard manager Jason Yeager. Harvested September 29, 2015, it was fermented and macerated on skins for 21 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged in a mixture of 500L French oak puncheons and 225L barriques (about 70% new) for 17 months.","tagline":"Layered like threads in a tapestry, built to last.","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679528\/","date":"2015","notes":"The 2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve comes all from Bootjack Ranch Vineyard and is 100% Varietal brought up in 70% new French oak. Similarly colored to the Merlot, it delivers a classic bouquet of dark fruits, dried flowers, underbrush and herbs. Supple, polished and pleasure bent on the palate, with lots of character and a great texture, drink this terrific Cabernet Franc over the coming 6-7 years.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Franc Reserve"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2015-bootjack-ranch-reserve-cabernet-franc-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#279658&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2015","notes":"Cherry syrup and a roasted meat element are revealed the nose of this bottling from a winery with a popular tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Vanilla and baked good flavors show right away on the palate, where chalky tannins and rich cherry fruits arise mid-sip to ride a bountiful acidity and touch of pepper spice into the finish.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Bootjack Ranch Reserve Cabernet Franc (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":75,"food_pairings":["lamb chops","steaks","grilled salmon"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Newfound Guru Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Bold blue fruit, violets, roasted coffee beans, and fresh pink peppercorns layered like threads in an intricate tapestry","palate":"Hints of fresh-picked herbs and black currants, a fresh burst of acidity on the mid-palate, and an unyielding, full-bodied structure built to last"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Newfound Guru Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"The 2015 LXV Bootjack Ranch Reserve Cabernet Franc earned 92 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Bold notes of blue fruit, violets, roasted coffee beans, and fresh pink peppercorns layer into the aroma, while the palate reveals fresh-picked herbs and black currants over an unyielding, full-bodied structure. Paired with the Newfound Guru blend of mint, saffron, black garlic, marjoram, parsley, lemongrass, rosemary, and sea salt."},{"id":"27ed0a78-3c06-46c0-afb5-5eae932c5dfb","abv":15.3,"sku":"2018LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-SAUVIGNON","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2018-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2018,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/704921\/","date":"2018","notes":"Not yet bottled, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (100% varietal) comes all from the ONX Estate Vineyard and is still aging in 50% new oak. Lots of blackcurrants, cedary herbs, chocolate, and sappy herb notes emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rounded, textured style, ripe tannins, and a good finish.","score":"91-93","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2018 LXV Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (deleted)\" (QB id 103)."},{"id":"2a18e528-8db7-4466-a571-1dcb91bea883","abv":14.4,"sku":"2018LXV-RESERVE-NEBBIOLO","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Nebbiolo","slug":"2018-reserve-nebbiolo","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2018,"accolades":[{"date":"2018","notes":"The translucent ruby 2018 Nebbiolo Reserve comes from the Glenrose Vineyard, which is in the Adelaida sub-AVA of Paso Robles. Offering pretty cherry fruits as well as subtle spice and dried herb notes, it's medium-bodied, has a supple, elegant texture, solid tannins, and a good finish. It should be a solid, very good expression of Nebbiolo and drink nicely for 7-8 years or so.","score":"89-91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Nebbiolo Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2018 LXV Reserve Nebbiolo (deleted)\" (QB id 108)."},{"id":"2e606361-9675-475b-a68a-5fac9e928c2f","abv":13.7,"sku":"2020LXV-SEMILLON","line":"LXV","name":"S\u00e9millon","slug":"2020-semillon","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713020\/","date":"2020","notes":"Coming from the Happy Canyon region in Santa Barbara County and all Semillon, the 2020 Semillon offers a juicy, clean, and complex nose of white grapefruit, lemon blossom, and spice, with just a kiss of background minerality. Beautiful on the palate as well, this medium-bodied, balanced, and crisp white will keep for 3-5 years, if not longer.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Semillon"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":52,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2020 LXV Semillon (deleted)\" (QB id 114)."},{"id":"308ba438-d56d-4d66-8002-7a5c2e94e83c","sku":"2020LXV-RESERVE-NEBBIOLO","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Nebbiolo","slug":"2020-reserve-nebbiolo","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2020,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":95,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2020 LXV Reserve Nebbiolo (deleted)\" (QB id 132)."},{"id":"330d5bd3-8c17-4c6a-8ea8-13d4c5af42b6","abv":14.9,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2020LXV-THE-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"The Spell","slug":"2020-the-spell","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":68},{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":32}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A savory, terroir-driven Syrah and Cabernet blend.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720362\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 The Spell is more Syrah-driven but includes 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Syrah coming from the White Hawk and ONX vineyards and the Cabernet from the Record Family Vineyard in Paso Robles. This deep ruby\/plum-hued effort offers up a solid bouquet of blackberry fruit, baking spices, leather, and chocolate. It's rich and medium to full-bodied, with savory tannins and outstanding length, all making for a satisfying, complex red with lots to like.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Spell"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":75,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A clean wine with a ripe, medium-plus expression of dark fruits: blackberries, black plum, slightly dried figs, and a gummy fruit-roll-up note. Complex and layered, with gentle bay-leaf earth, black peppercorns and rotundone, sprinkles of allspice, all dominated by terroir and asphalt\/gravel minerality, plus slight smoke, slight meat, and limestone.","palate":"Ripe and dried fruit confirmed, with blackberries and figs; finishes long with terroir, fresh asphalt, and dark chocolate on the back palate. Bone dry, with medium acidity, medium-plus tannins, full body, and medium-plus alcohol."},"cases_produced":250,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 68% Syrah \/ 32% Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast blend from White Hawk, ONX Estate, and Record Family fruit, harvested September 19th-October 8th, 2020 and fermented on skins for 19-24 days. Aged mostly in neutral French oak (30% new) for 16 months to showcase purity of fruit and terroir over oak."},{"id":"3b234b85-dcda-42e5-8df8-4f5181ac8c19","sku":"2013LXV-CABERNET-RESERVE-MAGNUM","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Reserve \u2014 Magnum","slug":"2013-cabernet-reserve-magnum","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2013,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":130,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Cab Reserve (Magnums) (deleted)\" (QB id 52)."},{"id":"3c00c798-bc68-4a4a-af26-55889e46d3e4","ph":3.91,"rs":0.04,"abv":14.74,"sku":"2012LXV-CABERNET-FRANC-MAGNUM","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc \u2014 Magnum","slug":"2012-cabernet-franc-magnum","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":130,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Cab Franc (Magnums) (deleted)\" (QB id 43)."},{"id":"3e73a2f9-abb2-42c1-8491-8288f53d1094","abv":14.1,"sku":"2016LXV-CABERNET-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc","slug":"2016-cabernet-franc","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689832\/","date":"2016","notes":"The 2016 Cabernet Franc Reserve is another solid effort that\u2019s sourced all from the Plummer Vineyard in Paso Robles and was brought up in 35% new 500-liter barrels. Spring flowers, sweet red and black fruits, cedar, and underbrush notes all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, attractive red that should keep nicely for 7-8 years.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Franc Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":75,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2016 LXV Cab Franc (deleted)\" (QB id 85)."},{"id":"3eb5f254-3eb7-4153-adf9-3ced28bba233","ph":3.55,"rs":0.13,"abv":14.6,"sku":"2012LXV-RISING-TEMPO-MAGNUM","line":"LXV","name":"Rising Tempo \u2014 Magnum","slug":"2012-rising-tempo-magnum","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Rising Tempo (Magnums) (deleted)\" (QB id 22)."},{"id":"4403889d-acef-41ad-a42e-8309e36c9c5f","ava":"Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-SAUVIGNON","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2019-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":100}],"story":"A Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and a true expression of West Side Paso terroir, incorporating two storied vineyards, Onx and Jada. A delicate, old-world style Cab that firmly puts its sights on Margaux for inspiration while its texture and fruit plant it firmly in California.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and a true expression of West Side Paso terroir, incorporating two storied vineyards, Onx and Jada. A delicate, old-world style Cab that firmly puts its sights on Margaux for inspiration while its texture and fruit plant it firmly in California.","tagline":"An old-world, Margaux-inspired Cabernet with California flesh.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713027\/","date":"2019","notes":"Coming all from Paso Robles, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is 100% varietal from two sites, the ONX Estate vineyard and Jada Vineyard. Aged 20 months in 60% new barrels, it has lots of green herbs and tobacco notes as well as cassis and plum fruits, medium to full body, good concentration, and moderate acidity. It should keep for a decade or more as well.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-the-spell-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-central-coast\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#390523&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"This is a lush blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Syrah, starting with blackberry, licorice and brown-sugar aromas on the nose. The palate is extremely rich and ripe, with roasted fig, honey and maple-syrup flavors.","score":"89","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"The Spell Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Central Coast)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":90,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Wild herbs of the countryside, airy and swirling, in an old-world style that puts its sights on Margaux.","palate":"Luscious California fruit with a touch of spice adding to blue and red fruit elements; tannins caress rather than grip, and a subtle rumbling intensity builds with air, giving depth and richness while never compromising elegance."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"This Reserve Cabernet draws on the storied Onx and Jada vineyards for a delicate, old-world style that references Margaux. It smells of wild herbs on the wind, while the palate's luscious fruit and caressing tannins are unmistakably Californian. Polished and poised, it builds a subtle rumbling intensity with air yet holds its elegance throughout."},{"id":"452c363f-d4ef-45ef-a823-e8eeb3a22c78","abv":14.1,"ava":"Adelaida District of Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-RESERVE-NEBBIOLO","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Nebbiolo","slug":"2019-reserve-nebbiolo","blend":[{"varietal":"Nebbiolo","percentage":100}],"story":"Farmed by Don Rose and Travis Kottwitz on Paso Robles' acclaimed Glenrose Vineyard, this Nebbiolo comes from the Ridgeline block, a small number of long, steep, terraced rows running down the estate hillside. Fermented and macerated on skins for 22 days in an enclosed 3-ton stainless tank with venturi aeration and glycol temperature control, then aged 20 months in neutral French oak barriques and a once-used 500L puncheon.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"Farmed by Don Rose and Travis Kottwitz on Paso Robles' acclaimed Glenrose Vineyard, this Nebbiolo comes from the Ridgeline block, a small number of long, steep, terraced rows running down the estate hillside. Fermented and macerated on skins for 22 days in an enclosed 3-ton stainless tank with venturi aeration and glycol temperature control, then aged 20 months in neutral French oak barriques and a once-used 500L puncheon.","tagline":"A rare Paso Robles Nebbiolo from Glenrose's Ridgeline block.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-glenrose-vineyard-reserve-nebbiolo-adelaida-district\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#389963&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"Turned earth and asphalt aromas play against the black-plum, red-flower and cola notes on the nose of this bottling. The palate is rich and expressive, with plum and tart berry fruits offset by the nutmeg spice, as rustic tannins frame the finish.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Glenrose Vineyard Reserve Nebbiolo (Adelaida District)"},{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713029\/","date":"2019","notes":"A variety you don\u2019t see often from California, the 2019 Nebbiolo Reserve is certainly an outstanding wine, with textbook notes of tart cherries, rose petals, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, sweetly fruited, yet clean and balanced, with nicely integrated oak, it\u2019s the real deal and well worth checking out, although I can\u2019t say it competes at the price.","score":"90","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Nebbiolo Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":90,"cases_produced":138,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"This 100% Nebbiolo is a rare Paso Robles bottling from the terraced Ridgeline block of the acclaimed Glenrose Vineyard in the Adelaida District. Careful fermentation with venturi aeration and glycol temperature control, followed by 20 months aging in neutral and once-used French oak, tames the grape's natural tannin and acidity. Just 138 cases were produced."},{"id":"484de33f-d1be-42f0-983d-4e37a7462618","ph":3.69,"rs":0.19,"abv":15.18,"ava":"","sku":"2013LXV-SANGO-RESERVE-MAGNUM","upc":"","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Sangiovese \u2014 Magnum","slug":"2013-reserve-sangiovese-magnum","tags":[],"blend":[],"story":"","status":"sold_out","current":false,"vintage":2013,"accolades":[],"qb_abbrev":"","vineyards":[],"volume_ml":750,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-02T13:03:46-07:00","updated_by":"b5461213-a60e-4ecf-9163-2049dc1eed6d","winemaking":{"fined":false,"notes":"","filtered":false,"oak_months":null,"winemakers":[],"barrel_detail":"","oak_percentage":null,"maceration_days":""},"retail_price":130,"compare_price":null,"cost_of_goods":null,"cases_produced":null,"record_version":4,"tech_sheet_url":"","general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Sango Reserve (Magnums) (deleted)\" (QB id 54)."},{"id":"49375ac2-400f-4e07-9ec9-ed96deeac329","abv":14.8,"ava":"Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-THE-SECRET","line":"LXV","name":"The Secret","slug":"2019-the-secret","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":77},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":15},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":8}],"story":"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.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"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.","tagline":"A St Estephe-leaning Left Bank Bordeaux blend from Paso.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-the-secret-red-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#391980&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"Fresh aromas of boysenberry paste and dewy purple flowers show on the nose of this blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc. The palate is also very bright, with juicy berry, lavender and cola flavors.","score":"92","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"The Secret Red (Paso Robles)"},{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713022\/","date":"2019","notes":"The 2019 The Secret (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc) offers a ripe, medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced and polished style as well as classic Cabernet cassis, sweet cedar, and candied orange. It\u2019s very well put together and an outstanding wine.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Secret"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":78,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"True Left Bank cassis character, with dried herb and violets contributed by the Cabernet Franc.","palate":"A 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."},"cases_produced":234,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Secret is a Left Bank-styled Bordeaux blend led by 77% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, drawn largely from ONX Estate in the Templeton Gap. Jeff builds it on a leaner, acidic Cabernet backbone for true cassis character, with Petit Verdot for structure and Cabernet Franc for firm tannins and violet, dried-herb aromatics. It was aged 16 months in a mix of barriques and puncheons at 35% new oak, with 234 cases produced."},{"id":"4c3482d2-ea43-444f-9b31-22605fb909d7","ph":3.69,"rs":0.19,"abv":15.18,"ava":"","sku":"2013LXV-SANGO-RESERVE","upc":"","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Sangiovese","slug":"2013-reserve-sangiovese","tags":[],"blend":[],"story":"","status":"sold_out","current":false,"vintage":2013,"accolades":[],"qb_abbrev":"","vineyards":[],"volume_ml":750,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-02T13:01:47-07:00","updated_by":"b5461213-a60e-4ecf-9163-2049dc1eed6d","winemaking":{"fined":false,"notes":"","filtered":false,"oak_months":null,"winemakers":[],"barrel_detail":"","oak_percentage":null,"maceration_days":""},"retail_price":65,"compare_price":null,"cost_of_goods":null,"cases_produced":null,"record_version":4,"tech_sheet_url":"","general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Sango Reserve (deleted)\" (QB id 53)."},{"id":"5438aba0-dd65-43de-b6d2-52c23e6d7796","ph":4.01,"rs":0.06,"abv":14.5,"sku":"2010LXV-RISING-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"Rising Tempo","slug":"2010-rising-tempo","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2010,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2010-rising-tempo-red-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#167983&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2010","notes":"Made from Grenache, Syrah and Tempranillo, this wine scores high on the ripeness scale with jammy raspberry and cherry flavors accented with vanilla and sweet bacon. Ready to drink now with umami-based fare like sausage, bacon or ham.","score":"87","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Rising Tempo Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":38,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2010 - LXV - Rising Tempo (deleted)\" (QB id 2)."},{"id":"5a348f4e-7709-48f6-9808-fd999442e7b9","ph":3.15,"rs":0.12,"abv":14,"sku":"2015LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2015-heart-note-rose","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"date":"2015","notes":"A bit weak on the nose, this shows more cement and mineral notes than fruit, though peach and red apple do arise with patience. The light red-fruit character shows on the palate, as does orange rind, orange blossom and a decently chalky grip.","score":"85","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Heart Note Ros\u00e9 (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":27,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2015 LXV Heart Note (Rose) (deleted)\" (QB id 56)."},{"id":"5a8c6281-9d36-4ab4-b8c5-5b9d9eaa6c09","abv":14.9,"sku":"2017LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-SAUVIGNON","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2017-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/698276\/","date":"2017","notes":"More black fruits, smoke, graphite, and toasted spice notes emerge from the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard in the Templeton Gap district of Paso Robles. Playing in the medium-bodied, supple, elegant end of the spectrum, it\u2019s a nicely balanced, solid effort. A value, however, it is not.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2017 LXV Reserve Cab Sauv (deleted)\" (QB id 94)."},{"id":"604392a2-f6a8-4ede-937b-046765845c3f","ph":3.23,"rs":0.56,"abv":14,"sku":"2012LXV-HEART-NOTE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note","slug":"2012-heart-note","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":25,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 LXV - Heart Note (deleted)\" (QB id 5)."},{"id":"6106c737-c035-47ab-8787-0cbc085caaf0","abv":14.2,"ava":"Paso Robles","sku":"2020LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-SAUVIGNON","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2020-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":100}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A balanced, graphite-and-cassis Paso Robles Cabernet.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720366\/","date":"2020","notes":"Black fruits, smoked tobacco, graphite, and barbecue notes all emerge from the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, a medium to full-bodied, rounded, mouth-filling Cabernet with good tannins and solid length on the finish.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":95,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A clean, ripe fruit expression bordering on dry, with moderate-intensity aromas of Luxardo cherries, black cherry, blackberry, dried cherry, and dried figs and dates, backed by dry spices and herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary), black currants, and cassis. Cedar and graphite playfully trade the spotlight beneath the fruit, with chef's-kiss oak integration that is well managed and not overdone.","palate":"Dark ripe fruit confirmed, with blackberries all day, a charred oak\/smoke layer, and lignin\/vanillin; gravel minerality on the finish with a woody graphite undertone. Dry, with medium to medium-minus acidity that is juicy and bursting on entry, medium chewy tannins that stick to the cheeks, full body, and medium alcohol. Balanced."},"cases_produced":133,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from ONX Estate (41%) and Denner Vineyard (59%) fruit, harvested October 5th and 27th, 2020 and pressed to barrel after 20-22 days on skins. Aged in new and used French oak barriques (66% new) for 19 months, it is a balanced, cassis- and graphite-driven Cabernet with well-integrated oak."},{"id":"62254ff8-0a6a-43a9-b306-559a3e676d99","abv":14,"sku":"2016LXV-SECRET-CRAVING","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving","slug":"2016-secret-craving","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/698273\/","date":"2016","notes":"The deep ruby\/plum-hued 2016 Secret Craving checks in as a blend of 59% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 20% new French oak. It\u2019s a medium to full-bodied, textured, elegant red that has an herbal edge in its cassis, spring flowers, cedar, and smoky aromas and flavors. It should benefit from a year or three of bottle age and keep for upwards of a decade.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Secret Craving"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":60,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2016 LXV Secret Craving (deleted)\" (QB id 83)."},{"id":"65bc4f87-e365-4584-954d-b0a8b5f29be2","abv":15,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2015LXV-LOVER-S-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"Lover's Spell","slug":"2015-lovers-spell","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":57},{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":43}],"story":"A Syrah-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon (57% Cira Vineyard, 29% Kiler Canyon Vineyard, 14% Burbank Ranch) from Paso Robles. Harvested between September 14 and October 14, 2015, the lots were fermented and macerated on skins for 19 to 35 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged entirely in 225L French oak barriques (about 15% new) for 18 months. Lover's Spell is inspired by Aindrajala, the KamaSutra Art of Magic, with a label featuring magician David Minkin.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Syrah-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon (57% Cira Vineyard, 29% Kiler Canyon Vineyard, 14% Burbank Ranch) from Paso Robles. Harvested between September 14 and October 14, 2015, the lots were fermented and macerated on skins for 19 to 35 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged entirely in 225L French oak barriques (about 15% new) for 18 months. Lover's Spell is inspired by Aindrajala, the KamaSutra Art of Magic, with a label featuring magician David Minkin.","tagline":"A magical balance of fig, plum, and cassis.","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2015-lovers-spell-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#278334&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2015","notes":"The nose on this bottling is extremely ripe and rich with black cherry syrup, milk chocolate and butterscotch aromas, proving very inviting, if slightly dessert-like. Those elements extend to the sip, where blackberry pie, candied blueberries, caramel and vanilla prove very tasty and perfect for those seeking a whopper wine.","score":"92","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Lover's Spell Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)"},{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679529\/","date":"2015","notes":"Slightly darker in color, the 2015 Lover's Spell is a blend of 57% Syrah and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 15% new French oak for 18 months. It offers a black raspberry, new leather, baking spice and lead pencil scented profile to go with medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannin, and a balanced, thoroughly drinkable style that's also going to evolve nicely.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Lover's Spell"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":60,"food_pairings":["fresh steamed vegetables","popcorn","French fries","steak","seafood","avocado toast"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","blend_name":"Umami Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Succulent fresh figs and Damson plums with subtle hints of cigar box, cedar wood, and violet revealed in layers","palate":"Dark fruits develop into black cherry and cassis with a rich, coating mouthfeel and pleasant, refined tannins lingering long on the finish"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","blend_name":"Umami Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"A blend of black truffle salt, cumin, ginger, garlic, onion powder, & black pepper","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"The 2015 Lover's Spell earned 92 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 92 points from Wine Enthusiast. It invites you in with fresh figs and Damson plums, with cigar box, cedar wood, and violet revealed in layers, then develops black cherry and cassis with a rich, coating mouthfeel and refined tannins that linger. Paired with the Umami spice blend of black truffle salt, garlic, onion, ginger, cumin, and black pepper."},{"id":"693dbc6b-17ba-41b2-ab4b-a3c46720ca88","abv":15.1,"sku":"2017LXV-LOVER-S-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"Lover's Spell","slug":"2017-lovers-spell","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/698275\/","date":"2017","notes":"An even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the 2017 Lover's Spell reveals a medium ruby color as well as pretty, perfumed notes of black cherries, leafy herbs, and dried herbs. This medium-bodied, balanced red is about as drinkable as they come, and I suspect it will evolve nicely for 7-8 years.","score":"90","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Lover's Spell"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":75,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2017 LXV Lovers Spell (deleted)\" (QB id 96)."},{"id":"6a2fa787-dd1c-43e5-8822-2b4fe320f7c9","sku":"2013LXV-CABERNET-RESERVE","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Reserve","slug":"2013-cabernet-reserve","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2013,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2013-club-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#242074&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2013","notes":"Though reserved on the nose at first, this bottling begins to show dense blueberry, coffee and soy with patience. There are boisterous flavors of squeezed elderberry and blackberry fruit once sipped, along with beef char, black coffee, dark chocolate and purple flowers on the finish. This still needs a little time to open, but shows lots of potential.","score":"89","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Club Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":65,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Cab Reserve (deleted)\" (QB id 51)."},{"id":"6d283588-b7a4-455c-91ba-dc7ee6faabf7","ph":3.25,"rs":0.44,"abv":15.1,"sku":"2015LXV-SUMMER-SATINE","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine","slug":"2015-summer-satine","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2015-summer-satine-viognier-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#258225&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2015","notes":"Golden honey and banana flamb\u00e9e aromas make for an inviting if quite rich introduction to this wine from Kamasutra-themed LXV. Baked apple and poached peach flavors meet with vanilla dust and salted caramel on the palate, which is rich and creamy with a balance of tension.","score":"87","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Summer Satine Viognier (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":35,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2015 LXV Summer Satine (deleted)\" (QB id 68)."},{"id":"6eff00fa-a72e-49d5-b21b-56ecacaca289","ph":3.72,"rs":0.2,"abv":14.12,"sku":"2014LXV-RESERVE-SYRAH","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Syrah","slug":"2014-reserve-syrah","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2014,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2014-x-reserve-kiler-canyon-vineyard-syrah-paso-robles-willow-creek-district\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#258819&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2014","notes":"Dried purple flower and candied Concord grape aromas lead the nose of this approachable bottling. The palate offers blackberry fruit and a touch of graphite-like minerality. It's pleasant but not overly complex.","score":"87","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"X Reserve Kiler Canyon Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles Willow Creek District)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":85,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2014 LXV Reserve Syrah (deleted)\" (QB id 66)."},{"id":"721bde6d-991e-4125-a856-46a645a3cf34","abv":14.6,"sku":"2018LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Franc","slug":"2018-reserve-cabernet-franc","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2018,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/704923\/","date":"2018","notes":"Lastly, the 2018 Cabernet Franc Reserve (100% Cabernet Franc from the Haar Family Vineyard) has an exotic nose of spring flowers, incense, damp earth, and chocolaty red and black fruits. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows a slightly sappy edge, yet has ripe tannins and good length. 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This benchland property grows fruit that retains a European style of acidity and flavor. Fermented on skins for 21 days in 1-ton open-top tanks and aged 20 months in one new and one used French oak puncheon (50% new).","status":"sold_out","teaser":"After trying many Sangiovese sources on the Central Coast, LXV found the beautiful Santa Ynez Vineyard tucked into the foothills on the eastern side of Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. This benchland property grows fruit that retains a European style of acidity and flavor. Fermented on skins for 21 days in 1-ton open-top tanks and aged 20 months in one new and one used French oak puncheon (50% new).","tagline":"A European-styled Sangiovese from Happy Canyon benchland.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713030\/","date":"2019","notes":"The 2019 Sangiovese Reserve is another nicely textured, seamless wine. Coming from the Happy Canyon region of Santa Barbara, it has darker cherry and berry fruits as well as roasted herbs, medium to full body, soft tannins, and a great finish.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sangiovese Reserve"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-santa-ynez-vineyard-reserve-sangiovese-happy-canyon-of-santa-barbara\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#390525&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"Dark strawberry, crumpled carnation and rustic earth aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a newer vineyard. Acidity hits the palate sharply at first, as tense tannins frame the brisk cherry, licorice and dried ginger flavors.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Santa Ynez Vineyard Reserve Sangiovese (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":95,"cases_produced":110,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"This 100% Sangiovese comes from Santa Ynez Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, a source prized for retaining European-style acidity and flavor. Fermented on skins for 21 days and aged 20 months in 50% new French oak puncheons, it is a 110-case reserve bottling and, per the winery, the first of many vintages for this wine."},{"id":"7621f928-940a-4351-a4c0-f66d37e59f45","sku":"2022LXV-BDX-SPARKLING","line":"LXV","name":"BDX Sparkling","slug":"2022-bdx-sparkling","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2022,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":85,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2022 LXV BDX Sparkling\" (QB id 206)."},{"id":"769241f8-d0ef-4d55-a49f-c89920b1ff72","ph":3.69,"rs":0.21,"abv":15.06,"sku":"2013LXV-LOVER-S-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"Lover's Spell","slug":"2013-lovers-spell","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2013,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":55,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Lover's Spell (deleted)\" (QB id 48)."},{"id":"77e65ad5-1643-4b66-87ae-887e4e4b53e8","ph":3.23,"rs":0.11,"abv":13.6,"sku":"2013LXV-CHENIN-BLANC","line":"LXV","name":"Chenin Blanc","slug":"2013-chenin-blanc","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2013,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2013-dark-romance-chenin-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#203576&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2013","notes":"Promising aromas of tangerine, light honey and plumeria flowers make a good introduction to this rare look at Chenin Blanc in Paso Robles. The flavors fall a bit flat, though, proving very round with a just a hint of chopped herbs.","score":"85","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Dark Romance Chenin Blanc (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":35,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Chenin Blanc (deleted)\" (QB id 32)."},{"id":"7a367ff1-84f0-4d4d-a31d-a5a65b00fc17","abv":14.4,"ava":"Central Coast, CA","sku":"2019LXV-THE-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"The Tempo","slug":"2019-the-tempo","blend":[{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":70},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":30}],"story":"A Merlot-led right-bank-style blend with Cabernet Franc, drawing Merlot from Plummer Vineyard and Cabernet Franc from Portico Hills. Fermented and macerated on skins 15 to 21 days in 1-ton open-top tanks with daily punch-downs, then aged in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~25% new).","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Merlot-led right-bank-style blend with Cabernet Franc, drawing Merlot from Plummer Vineyard and Cabernet Franc from Portico Hills. Fermented and macerated on skins 15 to 21 days in 1-ton open-top tanks with daily punch-downs, then aged in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~25% new).","tagline":"A Merlot-led, Cabernet Franc-lifted Central Coast blend.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-the-tempo-red-central-coast\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#390522&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"Crushed currants, light pepper and strawberry aromas show on the tightly woven nose of this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. The peppery spice carries through the sip, where tart red-fruit and more lush strawberry flavors arise.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"The Tempo Red (Central Coast)"},{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713024\/","date":"2019","notes":"The 2019 The Tempo, which is mostly Merlot blended with 30% Cabernet Franc, reveals a ruby hue and a ripe, plush, hedonistic style carrying lots of red and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, white truffle, and cedary spice. It\u2019s another outstanding wine from winemaker Jeff Strekas.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Tempo"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"cases_produced":161,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Tempo pairs 70% Plummer Vineyard Merlot with 30% Portico Hills Cabernet Franc. Fermented on skins for up to three weeks and aged in roughly 25% new French oak, it is a 161-case Central Coast bottling."},{"id":"7ab93f4b-df24-447a-ad49-8ae4e5e967ef","abv":14.4,"ava":"Central Coast, CA","sku":"2019LXV-THE-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"The Jewel","slug":"2019-the-jewel","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":74},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":26}],"story":"A Sangiovese-led blend with Petit Verdot: 57% Camp 4 Vineyard Sangiovese, 17% Santa Ynez Vineyard Sangiovese, and 26% ONX Estate Petit Verdot. Fermented and macerated on skins 12 to 21 days in small open-top fermenters with daily punch-downs, pressed in a 12 hL basket press, and aged 16 months in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~20% new).","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Sangiovese-led blend with Petit Verdot: 57% Camp 4 Vineyard Sangiovese, 17% Santa Ynez Vineyard Sangiovese, and 26% ONX Estate Petit Verdot. Fermented and macerated on skins 12 to 21 days in small open-top fermenters with daily punch-downs, pressed in a 12 hL basket press, and aged 16 months in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~20% new).","tagline":"A Sangiovese-driven, Petit Verdot-anchored Central Coast blend.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713025\/","date":"2019","notes":"Lots of bright red cherries, flowers, orange blossoms, and cedarwood notes emerge from the 2019 The Jewel, a medium to full-bodied, pretty, elegant Super Tuscan style blend with loads of charm. All of these 2019s appear to be a step up over their 2018 counterparts. The blend here is 74% Sangiovese and 26% Petit Verdot.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Jewel"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"cases_produced":142,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Jewel leads with 74% Sangiovese from Camp 4 and Santa Ynez vineyards, anchored by 26% ONX Estate Petit Verdot for structure. Fermented on skins and aged 16 months in roughly 20% new French oak, it is a 142-case Central Coast bottling."},{"id":"7abaad15-1a86-4079-9546-d6bd52b8370d","ph":3.63,"rs":0.2,"abv":14.56,"sku":"2014LXV-CABERNET-FRANC-MERLOT","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc-Merlot","slug":"2014-cabernet-franc-merlot","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2014,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2014 LXV Cab Franc-Merlot (deleted)\" (QB id 67)."},{"id":"7de9f364-e868-4d0e-bad5-a6f9e0941a2d","ph":3.91,"rs":0.04,"abv":14.74,"sku":"2012LXV-CABERNET-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Franc","slug":"2012-cabernet-franc","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":65,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Cab Franc (deleted)\" (QB id 40)."},{"id":"82fea354-5cb6-498b-b096-b45d307d0a19","abv":15.4,"sku":"2018LXV-THE-SECRET","line":"LXV","name":"The Secret","slug":"2018-the-secret","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":51},{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":44},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":5}],"story":"A Paso Robles Bordeaux blend built on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon from Cripple Creek Vineyard in the Pomar District, 44% Merlot from Plummer Vineyard, and 5% Petit Verdot from ONX Estate. The Cabernet was tank-fermented and macerated on skins for 10 days after fermentation, while the Merlot and Petit Verdot fermented in small bins. Elevage ran about 19 months in roughly 20% new French oak puncheon with the balance neutral French oak.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Paso Robles Bordeaux blend built on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon from Cripple Creek Vineyard in the Pomar District, 44% Merlot from Plummer Vineyard, and 5% Petit Verdot from ONX Estate. The Cabernet was tank-fermented and macerated on skins for 10 days after fermentation, while the Merlot and Petit Verdot fermented in small bins. Elevage ran about 19 months in roughly 20% new French oak puncheon with the balance neutral French oak.","tagline":"Refined, chewy, and built to age.","vintage":2018,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"tasting_notes":{"palate":"Refined, chewy tannins with vibrant acidity from the Cabernet, rich expressive fruit and a full mid-palate from the Merlot, and structure lent by the Petit Verdot"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2018 The Secret shows the hallmarks of the vintage: refined, chewy tannins and a vibrant acidity that ensure long aging. The Merlot adds rich, expressive fruit and a full mid-palate, while a small dose of Petit Verdot acts as a structure bomb where a little goes a long way."},{"id":"85fa6d15-c679-44eb-a75a-fa3b4e256b5f","abv":14.3,"ava":"Central Coast, California","sku":"2020LXV-THE-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"The Jewel","slug":"2020-the-jewel","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":85},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":15}],"story":"The Jewel is LXV's nod to Super Tuscans, blending Sangiovese with an international grape and casting traditional Italian wine laws to the wind. The slightly wild, cut Sangiovese comes from White Hawk in Santa Barbara County while the Petit Verdot from Paso acts as an anchor, grounding the untamed Sangiovese and rounding out the palate, melding a cooler, leaner Sangiovese with a darker, more voluptuous Petit Verdot.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"The Jewel is LXV's nod to Super Tuscans, blending Sangiovese with an international grape and casting traditional Italian wine laws to the wind. The slightly wild, cut Sangiovese comes from White Hawk in Santa Barbara County while the Petit Verdot from Paso acts as an anchor, grounding the untamed Sangiovese and rounding out the palate, melding a cooler, leaner Sangiovese with a darker, more voluptuous Petit Verdot.","tagline":"LXV's nod to the Super Tuscans.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720361\/","date":"2020","notes":"The 2020 The Jewel is based on 85% Sangiovese and 15% Petit Verdot, sourced from the White Hawk and ONX Estate vineyards. Its ruby hue is followed by a medium-bodied, spicy, red-fruited wine offering good overall balance, some grippy tannins, and a solid finish. It shows plenty of classic Sangiovese red fruits and spice and should keep for 5-7 years or more.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Jewel"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":68,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A clean, ripe expression of red fruits and stewed dark fruits, from black cherries to red plums, with stewed plum at the core and brighter black cherry around the edges; sandstone, savory aromas, dried herbs, brown leather, a flicker of scorched orange peel, and light oak-driven clove.","palate":"Ripe and stewed fruit confirmed with baked cherry and baked plum over a savory base; dry, medium alcohol, medium acidity, and medium-minus tannin, with a small percentage of new French oak beautifully integrated. Soft texture and an old-world, restrained European style."},"cases_produced":300,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"An 85% Sangiovese \/ 15% Petit Verdot Central Coast blend from White Hawk and ONX Estate fruit, harvested in early October 2020 and aged in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~30% new) for 16 months. Beautifully balanced with restrained oak integration and a soft, food-friendly, old-world style."},{"id":"87904a3c-51af-4252-ba7c-a02c8165d809","abv":13.4,"ava":"Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara","sku":"2022LXV-SAUVIGNON-BLANC","line":"LXV","name":"Sauvignon Blanc","slug":"2022-sauvignon-blanc","blend":[{"varietal":"Sauvignon Blanc","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Sauvignon Blanc from Vogelzang Vineyard. Inspired by White Bordeaux and a focus on terroir, it is barrel fermented in one-third each new, once-used, and neutral French oak and aged sur lie for five months for a layered, textural style rather than a grassy New Zealand profile.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Sauvignon Blanc from Vogelzang Vineyard. Inspired by White Bordeaux and a focus on terroir, it is barrel fermented in one-third each new, once-used, and neutral French oak and aged sur lie for five months for a layered, textural style rather than a grassy New Zealand profile.","tagline":"The wine exalts like a sparkling and pairs like a maestro.","vintage":2022,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728339\/","date":"2022","notes":"Tart grapefruit, citrus, mint, and leafy herb notes all emerge from the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, a crisp, medium-bodied, grassy Sauvignon Blanc that's impeccably balanced, with a clean, lengthy finish. It's terrific today, but this will age as well.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sauvignon Blanc"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":60,"food_pairings":["Intense but lighter fare","Herb-forward sauces","Citrus notes","Fatty dishes with butter or cream","Oysters","Spicy Mexican food (contrast)"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"4a8ca80c-6fd5-4a1f-94f0-a289892c0ba8","blend_name":"Bells of Bali Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Jubilant, explosive aromatics of tropical fruit, floral and citrus, with vanilla bean and almond extract","palate":"Layered, weighty and textural with good palate heft without sweetness; Meyer lemon, key lime pith, lychee, and a long finish trailing vanilla"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"4a8ca80c-6fd5-4a1f-94f0-a289892c0ba8","blend_name":"Bells of Bali Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A terroir-driven 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Vogelzang Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, inspired by White Bordeaux and Jeff's love of Merry Edwards' Musque-clone style. Hand harvested and whole-cluster pressed cold, it is barrel fermented in one-third each new, once-used, and neutral French oak barriques and aged sur lie with battonage for five months. At 13.4% alcohol (picked at 22.8 brix), the goal was low alcohol and vibrancy with a layered, luscious mouthfeel; expect explosive tropical fruit, floral and citrus, hints of vanilla bean and almond, and a long continental finish."},{"id":"880814f0-0adc-405b-9970-2aa6bfbee98b","abv":14.2,"ava":"Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-SEMILLON","line":"LXV","name":"S\u00e9millon","slug":"2019-semillon","blend":[{"varietal":"Semillon","percentage":100}],"story":"A 100% Semillon crafted to stand between Bordeaux tradition and new-world style. Picked early in the morning at 23.5 brix, whole-cluster pressed cold, and fermented in neutral French oak barriques with regular stirring, then kept on the lees for eight months. As a tribute to Neeta's love of Sauternes, it was fermented using a special Sauternes yeast isolate known for great aging potential.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A 100% Semillon crafted to stand between Bordeaux tradition and new-world style. Picked early in the morning at 23.5 brix, whole-cluster pressed cold, and fermented in neutral French oak barriques with regular stirring, then kept on the lees for eight months. As a tribute to Neeta's love of Sauternes, it was fermented using a special Sauternes yeast isolate known for great aging potential.","tagline":"A Bordeaux-rooted Semillon with a new-world heart.","vintage":2019,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":52,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"On first pour, old-world notes of honeycomb, citrus blossom, and slate; with air and warming, Elberta peach, ripe melon, and toasted brioche emerge.","palate":"Vibrant minerality with a pleasant acidity, and a thought-provoking layered texture and complexity of weight from barrel fermentation and lees stirring, giving way to a satisfying, lengthy finish."},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Semillon bridges old and new worlds, opening with honeycomb, citrus blossom, and slate before revealing Elberta peach, ripe melon, and toasted brioche with air. Barrel fermentation and eight months of lees stirring build a vibrant, layered, mineral palate with a lengthy finish. Fermented with a special Sauternes yeast as a tribute to Neeta's love of Sauternes, it is designed to complement nearly any meal."},{"id":"882940ae-80ee-49d5-a7c1-f015911a9091","abv":14,"ava":"Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara","sku":"2021LXV-SAUVIGNON-BLANC","line":"LXV","name":"Sauvignon Blanc","slug":"2021-sauvignon-blanc","blend":[{"varietal":"Sauvignon Blanc","percentage":100}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720360\/","date":"2021","notes":"The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc comes all from the Vogelzang Vineyard in the Happy Canyon region of Santa Barbara County. Its light gold hue is followed by a Bordeaux Blanc-like nose of bright citrus, melon, and white flowers, with a kiss of background chalky minerality. Medium-bodied and balanced, with bright acidity and a great finish, it's a brilliant Sauvignon that will have 10-12 years or more of longevity.","score":"94","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sauvignon Blanc"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":55,"cases_produced":200,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"100% Musque clone Sauvignon Blanc from Vogelzang Vineyard in Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, with 200 cases produced. Harvested in the early morning to preserve freshness, whole-cluster pressed cold, and barrel fermented in two new, two once-used, and four neutral French oak barriques, then aged five months on the lees with regular stirring for full flavor complexity and rich mouthfeel. Bottled at 14.0% ABV."},{"id":"886efa55-ee20-4f9f-b94d-e6d9eedcc328","abv":14.3,"sku":"2017LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Franc","slug":"2017-reserve-cabernet-franc","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"A Reserve varietal Cabernet Franc that, much like the proprietor of the vineyard it was sourced from, speaks with a deep voice and a calm, reserved demeanor. Reserved but not shy, it reveals layered aromatics and a palate where the classic varietal notes shine against broad tannins and full body.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Reserve varietal Cabernet Franc that, much like the proprietor of the vineyard it was sourced from, speaks with a deep voice and a calm, reserved demeanor. Reserved but not shy, it reveals layered aromatics and a palate where the classic varietal notes shine against broad tannins and full body.","tagline":"A deep voice, calm and reserved.","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"date":"2017","notes":"The 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve needs plenty of air to show at its best and offers lots of herbal Cabernet Franc characteristics in its nose of forest floor, dark chocolate, cedar, and black fruits. Medium-bodied, nicely balanced, and with ripe tannins, with a Loire-like edge, it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and should keep for 7-8 years or more.","score":"90+","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Franc Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":90,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Deep, blue and dark fruit of Damson plum, blueberry, and cola berry, opening to cacao, violets, and pipe tobacco","palate":"Varietal white peppercorn, sage, and violet integrate with broad-hewn tannins and a full-bodied structure into a long, trailing, mouthwatering finish"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2017 LXV Reserve Cabernet Franc offers a bountiful supply of deep, blue and dark fruit aromas such as Damson plum, blueberry, and cola berry, giving way to cacao, violets, and pipe tobacco. The palate is where it truly shines, with white peppercorn, sage, and violet integrating into broad tannins and full-bodied structure through a long, trailing finish."},{"id":"9154b222-98f4-4523-b485-d8be737ede84","ph":3.58,"rs":0.13,"abv":14.99,"sku":"2013LXV-CRIMSON-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"Crimson Jewel","slug":"2013-crimson-jewel","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Petite Sirah","percentage":null}],"story":"A very food-friendly Sangiovese and Petite Sirah blend made from the Brunello clone, considered the primary clone for Sangiovese. The Sangiovese is lofty and bright with concentrated cherry fruit, while the Petite Sirah adds earthiness, spice, dark fruit, and the tannic backbone.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A very food-friendly Sangiovese and Petite Sirah blend made from the Brunello clone, considered the primary clone for Sangiovese. The Sangiovese is lofty and bright with concentrated cherry fruit, while the Petite Sirah adds earthiness, spice, dark fruit, and the tannic backbone.","tagline":"Bright cherry Sangiovese with a Petite Sirah backbone.","vintage":2013,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2013-crimson-jewel-red-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#217741&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2013","notes":"An uncommon Super Tuscan of 78% Sangiovese and 22% Petite Sirah, this works well, showing hard grape candy, cola, cassis and black slate on the nose. The palate is lighter than expected and consumed by tart cherry and concentrated cranberry, showing a dash of mint as well.","score":"89","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Crimson Jewel Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":52,"tasting_notes":{"palate":"Lofty, bright Sangiovese with concentrated cherry fruit; Petite Sirah brings earthiness, spice, and dark fruit with tannins that give the wine a backbone"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2013 Crimson Jewel is a very food-friendly Sangiovese and Petite Sirah blend built on the Brunello clone. The Sangiovese is lofty and bright with concentrated cherry fruit, while the Petite Sirah contributes earthiness, added spice, dark fruit, and the tannins that give the wine its backbone."},{"id":"955ede2d-a8ca-4c7b-9f61-21c4cbb20229","abv":14.4,"sku":"2016LXV-SUMMER-SATINE-VIOGNIER","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine (Viognier)","slug":"2016-summer-satine-viognier","blend":[{"varietal":"Viognier","percentage":100}],"story":"A barrel-fermented Viognier from Hidden Valley Vineyard in Paso Robles, made in a style that emphasizes the citrusy aspect of the variety. Harvested September 28, 2016, it was fermented in ten neutral French oak barriques and two stainless steel drums, aged on the lees for five months with biweekly lees stirring, then aged an additional two months after racking. Summer Satine is inspired by Alekhya, the KamaSutra art of Painting, with a label by oil painter Carrie Graber.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A barrel-fermented Viognier from Hidden Valley Vineyard in Paso Robles, made in a style that emphasizes the citrusy aspect of the variety. Harvested September 28, 2016, it was fermented in ten neutral French oak barriques and two stainless steel drums, aged on the lees for five months with biweekly lees stirring, then aged an additional two months after racking. Summer Satine is inspired by Alekhya, the KamaSutra art of Painting, with a label by oil painter Carrie Graber.","tagline":"Citrus-driven Viognier with a painterly soul.","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679527\/","date":"2016","notes":"The 2016 Viognier Summer Satine from winemaker Jeff Strekas was aged on lees for 5 months in neutral barrels. It sports a lighter gold color to go with classic notes of tangerine, buttered citrus and peach. It's clean, impressively balanced, has lively acidity and a clean finish. Readers looking for a solid Viognier from Paso Robles should check it out.","score":"90","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Viognier Summer Satine"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2016-summer-satine-viognier-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#277407&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2016","notes":"Relatively light and delicate on the nose, this bottling shows chalk, ripe pear and the unmistakable aroma of banana-flavored Now & Laters candy. The palate is tightly wound yet tropical, with papaya, mango and ripe peach flavors, each more expressive as the wine warms.","score":"88","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Summer Satine Viognier (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":38,"food_pairings":["traditional Indian food","terrines and pates","ragouts","roasted duck breast","mac and cheese","baked potatoes with sour cream"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Tandoori Masala Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Fresh fruit and spring florals with Meyer lemon and Clementine notes complementing classic stone fruit and blossom aromas","color":"Pale yellow with incredible clarity","palate":"Incredibly long, full mouth with a balanced, apricot-like finish and a hint of juicy melon, framed by bright natural acidity"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Tandoori Masala Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"The 2016 Summer Satine earned 90 points from Jeb Dunnuck and a Silver Medal at the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Pale yellow with incredible clarity, it leaps from the glass with fresh fruit, spring florals, Meyer lemon, and Clementine over classic stone fruit and blossom. Barrel fermented for texture, it finishes long and full with a balanced, apricot-like note and a hint of juicy melon. Paired with the Tandoori Masala blend of up to 29 spices from Neeta's mother's recipe."},{"id":"9d24b217-145b-403f-865e-14c20fffce82","abv":15.6,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2020LXV-RESERVE-SYRAH","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Syrah","slug":"2020-reserve-syrah","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":100}],"story":"","status":"sold_out","tagline":"A 100% White Hawk Vineyard Santa Barbara County Syrah.","vintage":2020,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/720368\/","date":"2020","notes":"All varietal, the 2020 Syrah Reserve comes from the White Hawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara and was brought up in French oak. Classic meaty black berry fruits, pepper, leather, and iron all emerge on the nose, and it's sweetly fruited, forward, and ready to go. I don't see this making terribly old bones, but it should keep for 5-7 years, if not a touch longer.","score":"94","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Syrah Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-17T15:39:14-07:00","retail_price":95,"cases_produced":133,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A 100% Syrah from White Hawk Vineyard, harvested at 26.5 brix on October 8th, 2020, fully destemmed and fermented in a 3-ton jacketed fermenter with pumpovers 2-3 times per day for 21 days. Aged in French oak puncheons and barriques (40% new) for 19 months prior to racking and bottling."},{"id":"9e4cd93d-8a5b-4cd0-84ed-afb6fa995c03","abv":14.2,"sku":"2017LXV-CRIMSON-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"Crimson Jewel","slug":"2017-crimson-jewel","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2017,"accolades":[{"date":"2017","notes":"Notes of spice, kirsch, and bouquet garni notes emerge from the 2017 Crimson Jewel, which is mostly Sangiovese yet includes 20% Petit Verdot. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and with light tannins, it\u2019s another outstanding wine from winemaker Jeff Strekas.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Crimson Jewel"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":60,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2017 LXV Crimson Jewel (deleted)\" (QB id 97)."},{"id":"a1e61e6a-9929-4a16-b961-84a584436ad5","ph":3.59,"rs":0.04,"abv":14.97,"sku":"2012LXV-SECRET-CRAVING","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving","slug":"2012-secret-craving","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":null}],"story":"A terroir wine that smells and tastes like the Westside of Paso Robles, with a wet forest floor character. The Cabernet Franc is sourced from Halter and La Vista Vineyards, the Syrah adds notes of white pepper, and the Merlot lends a nice cocoa finish.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A terroir wine that smells and tastes like the Westside of Paso Robles, with a wet forest floor character. The Cabernet Franc is sourced from Halter and La Vista Vineyards, the Syrah adds notes of white pepper, and the Merlot lends a nice cocoa finish.","tagline":"A terroir wine of the Westside of Paso.","vintage":2012,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2012-secret-craving-red-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#204842&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2012","notes":"This is a very dark wine from the Kama Sutra-inspired winery, with aromas of creosote and blueberry. The flavors are quite thick with blackberry juice, balanced with pangs of acidity yet finishing on the soft side.","score":"89","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Secret Craving Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":52,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Wet forest floor, evocative of the Westside of Paso","palate":"White pepper from the Syrah and a nice cocoa finish from the Merlot"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2012 Secret Craving is a Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Merlot blend that smells and tastes like the Westside of Paso, with a wet forest floor character. The Cabernet Franc comes from Halter and La Vista Vineyards, the Syrah adds white pepper, and the Merlot contributes a nice cocoa finish."},{"id":"a679ae67-ad0b-4afb-aea9-56e556328a42","abv":14.1,"ava":"Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles","sku":"2021LXV-RESERVE-PETIT-VERDOT","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Petit Verdot","slug":"2021-reserve-petit-verdot","blend":[{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":100}],"story":"This is always the grape that requires us to be the most gentle. While important as a blending variety, it is always fun to see what it can do on its own under the right conditions.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"This is always the grape that requires us to be the most gentle. While important as a blending variety, it is always fun to see what it can do on its own under the right conditions.","tagline":"A cooler-climate site lets the fruit develop slowly, showing off intense color, tannin, and floral aromas.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728346\/","date":"2021","notes":"Another solid wine, the 2021 Petit Verdot Reserve is loaded with darker, almost blue fruits intermixed with peppery herbs, violets, and freshly cut flower notes. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with a good sense of purity and fine tannins, it's rock-solid and, I suspect, will have at least a decade of prime drinking.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Petit Verdot Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"A rare single-varietal bottling of 100% Petit Verdot from the ONX Vineyard in Paso Robles' Templeton Gap District, made from just three barrels. Fermented in tank for 11 days with short pumpovers to avoid over-extraction from this incredibly tannic variety, then aged 19 months in French oak barriques, 33% new. The cooler-climate vineyard yields a wine of intense color, tannin, and floral aromatics at 14.1% ABV."},{"id":"a73c83a3-6744-4312-b194-b96fd5eafbc3","sku":"2019LXV-PETIT-VERDOT","line":"LXV","name":"Petit Verdot","slug":"2019-petit-verdot","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713028\/","date":"2019","notes":"The 2019 Petit Verdot Reserve is another ripe, concentrated, nicely balanced red offering lots of sappy tobacco, asphalt, and chocolatey black fruits. It\u2019s nicely balanced and clearly an outstanding wine, as well as a great example of the variety. Give it a few years in the cellar.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Petit Verdot Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":95,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2019 LXV Petit Verdot (deleted)\" (QB id 119)."},{"id":"a8effae2-db6b-4a3b-a07e-4e12626dea19","sku":"2019LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2019-heart-note-rose","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/704919\/","date":"2019","notes":"This estate makes a terrific ros\u00e9. Their 2019 Heart Note Rose reveals a light pink hue to go with crisp, clean notes of tart peach and strawberry fruits. It's lively and medium-bodied, with good acidity and a clean, dry finish.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Heart Note Rose"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":35,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2019 Heart Note (Rose) (deleted)\" (QB id 98)."},{"id":"a8f8ee5e-a295-4d84-9bde-3af0fed56449","rs":0.2,"abv":13.9,"sku":"2016LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2016-heart-note-rose","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2016,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":29,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2016 LXV Heart Note (Rose) (deleted)\" (QB id 72)."},{"id":"abc72400-6877-48f5-8849-61c26e6f4b9e","sku":"2019LXV-SUMMER-SATINE-ARNIES","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine (Arnies)","slug":"2019-summer-satine-arnies","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/704918\/","date":"2019","notes":"A variety you don't see often in California, the 2019 Arneis Summer Satine comes all from Paso Robles and was brought up in barrel. Slightly reductive mineral and citrus notes all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, terrific mid-palate concentration, bright acidity, and a crisp, dry finish. A solid step up over the 2018, this is a terrific white worth checking out.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Arneis Summer Satine"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","retail_price":45,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2019 Summer Satine (Arnies) (deleted)\" (QB id 101)."},{"id":"ad44c370-237a-427b-9b17-f978485e0cf1","abv":15.4,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2015LXV-MERLOT-RESERVE","line":"LXV","name":"Merlot Reserve","slug":"2015-merlot-reserve","blend":[{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":100}],"story":"A Club Reserve Merlot from Cira Vineyard in North Paso Robles, organically farmed by Fred Esposito and his family. Harvested around September 21, 2015, it was fermented and macerated on skins for 22 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged in a mixture of 225L French oak barriques and a 500L puncheon (about 53% new) for 18 months.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Club Reserve Merlot from Cira Vineyard in North Paso Robles, organically farmed by Fred Esposito and his family. Harvested around September 21, 2015, it was fermented and macerated on skins for 22 days in 1-ton bins punched down manually 2-3 times daily, then aged in a mixture of 225L French oak barriques and a 500L puncheon (about 53% new) for 18 months.","tagline":"The exuberant little brother of Cabernet.","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2015-x-reserve-cira-vineyard-merlot-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#277766&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2015","notes":"Concentrated aromas of black cherry, earthy rust, cedar and warm vanilla make for a very pleasing and standard nose on this bottling. There is a lot of baking spice on the palate as well as plums, black cherries, sandalwood and a hint of cocoa, making for a complex sip.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"X Reserve Cira Vineyard Merlot (Paso Robles)"},{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679526\/","date":"2015","notes":"Made from 100% Merlot from Paso Roble (Cira Vineyard, located in the northern part of Paso Robles), the 2015 Merlot Reserve was aged in roughly half new French oak. This tiny production cuv\u00e9e reveals a medium ruby\/opaque color to go with lots of plum, earth, leafy green herbs and tobacco leaf. It's a plump, sexy, slightly herbal Merlot to drink over the coming 7-8 years.","score":"89","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Merlot Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":120,"food_pairings":["lamb chops","steaks","grilled salmon"],"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Ample bright red cherry and raspberry with pleasant undertones of garrigue, dried tobacco, and roasted sage","palate":"Surprising heft carried by ample, chewy tannin and pleasant notes of vanilla cream"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2015 LXV Cira Vineyard Reserve Merlot earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast and is the most immediately expressive of the lineup. The nose serves up bright red cherry and raspberry with garrigue, dried tobacco, and roasted sage, while the palate packs surprising heft carried by chewy tannin and vanilla cream. This is a Merlot that will not fade quickly."},{"id":"af45efe6-4868-4d4b-b801-56da7db396ed","abv":14.6,"sku":"2014LXV-SUMMER-SATINE","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine","slug":"2014-summer-satine","blend":[{"varietal":"Viognier","percentage":100}],"story":"A Viognier blended from two Templeton Gap vineyards: cool-climate Hidden Valley, which maintains acidity in the fruit, and slightly warmer ONX, which contributes to the mouthfeel. Fermented in both barrel and stainless steel.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Viognier blended from two Templeton Gap vineyards: cool-climate Hidden Valley, which maintains acidity in the fruit, and slightly warmer ONX, which contributes to the mouthfeel. Fermented in both barrel and stainless steel.","tagline":"Templeton Gap Viognier, cool meets warm.","vintage":2014,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2014-summer-satine-viognier-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#220732&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2014","notes":"Named after the fourth art of Kama Sutra, this wine shows Juicy Fruit gum aromas as well as banana candies and a squeeze of lemon. There is a lime-pith tension to the powerful bubblegum ripeness alongside papaya, banana and yellow melon.","score":"86","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Summer Satine Viognier (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":35,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2014 Summer Satine received 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, a notable accomplishment for a white wine. Its predecessor, the 2012 Viognier from the same vineyards and winemaking, earned Best of Class at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, beating the Francis Ford Coppola Reserve Viognier. This vintage blends fruit from cool-climate Hidden Valley and slightly warmer ONX in the Templeton Gap, fermented in both barrel and stainless steel."},{"id":"b08bef91-4915-41f6-ba91-7def307492ac","ph":3.68,"rs":0.4,"abv":15.2,"sku":"2015LXV-CRIMSON-JEWEL","line":"LXV","name":"Crimson Jewel","slug":"2015-crimson-jewel","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/679530\/","date":"2015","notes":"An interesting blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Petite Verdot, the 2015 Crimson Jewel is a seamless, silky beauty that offers lots of sweet red fruits (strawberries, cherries), dried flowers and incense. Polished, incredibly elegant and silky on the palate, it's a terrific wine that's already hard to resist. Nevertheless, my money is on it aging gracefully gives its balance and purity.","score":"93","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Crimson Jewel"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2015-crimson-jewel-hearthstone-vineyard-red-paso-robles\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#280905&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2015","notes":"This blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Petit Verdot shows punchy aromas of strawberry, hibiscus and light licorice on the nose. The palate combines the red fruit with a pinch of mace and touch of savory herbs, with rising acidity toward the finish.","score":"87","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Crimson Jewel Hearthstone Vineyard Red (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":60,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2015 LXV Crimson Jewel (deleted)\" (QB id 73)."},{"id":"b6cafd28-7993-4b49-a332-a1826034e4e1","abv":14.3,"sku":"2018LXV-SUMMER-SATINE-ARNIES","line":"LXV","name":"Summer Satine (Arnies)","slug":"2018-summer-satine-arnies","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2018,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/698272\/","date":"2018","notes":"Tart citrus and stone fruit notes all emerge from the 2018 Arneis Summer Satine, which is medium-bodied and offers a solid sense of minerality in a fresh, crisp, easy-drinking style.","score":"88","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Arneis Summer Satine"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":42,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2018 LXV Summer Satine (Arnies) (deleted)\" (QB id 92)."},{"id":"bbcef07e-b6fc-40a9-b6c2-31601723402a","ph":3.59,"rs":0.04,"abv":14.97,"sku":"2012LXV-SECRET-CRAVING-MAGNUM","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving \u2014 Magnum","slug":"2012-secret-craving-magnum","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":120,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Secret Craving (Magnums) (deleted)\" (QB id 44)."},{"id":"c385b1ae-c579-4625-9c38-b4e84bba342f","ph":3.49,"rs":0.65,"abv":14.2,"sku":"2014LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2014-heart-note-rose","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Grenache","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Tempranillo","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":null},{"varietal":"Viognier","percentage":null}],"story":"A Provencal-style rose made with the saignee method, with 30 to 40 minutes of skin contact. Four red varietals (Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Merlot) are co-fermented in barrel, and the wine is topped off with Viognier just prior to bottling to add mouthfeel and lift the aromatics.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Provencal-style rose made with the saignee method, with 30 to 40 minutes of skin contact. Four red varietals (Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Merlot) are co-fermented in barrel, and the wine is topped off with Viognier just prior to bottling to add mouthfeel and lift the aromatics.","tagline":"A Provencal-style saignee rose.","vintage":2014,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2014-heart-note-rose-central-coast-paso-robles\/?queryID=a8e50590dd84e7dac2513af76e1f1a8b&objectID=wine#216648&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2014","notes":"Squeezed plums and a touch of star anise spice up the nose of this wine, made by a Kama Sutra-inspired winery that has a tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. It's fairly thick once sipped, with lots of red fruits and enough brown spice to keep it intriguing.","score":"86","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"Heart Note Ros\u00e9 (Paso Robles)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":27,"tasting_notes":{"palate":"Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo add spiciness while Merlot rounds out the mouth"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2014 Heart Note is a Provencal-style rose made by the saignee method with 30 to 40 minutes of skin contact. Syrah, Grenache, and Tempranillo add spiciness while Merlot rounds out the mouth; the four reds are co-fermented in barrel and topped with Viognier before bottling to add mouthfeel and lift the aromatics."},{"id":"ca8c5892-f41e-4a97-a1ac-42c686c23c6f","ph":3.76,"rs":0.3,"abv":14.6,"ava":"Adelaida AVA, Paso Robles, California","sku":"2016LXV-RESERVE-SANGIOVESE","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Sangiovese","slug":"2016-reserve-sangiovese","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":100}],"story":"A Club Reserve Sangiovese from the Adelaida AVA of Paso Robles, made from the Brunello clone that leads to a very age-able wine. Raised in 50% new French oak.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Club Reserve Sangiovese from the Adelaida AVA of Paso Robles, made from the Brunello clone that leads to a very age-able wine. Raised in 50% new French oak.","tagline":"Simplicity on the far side of complexity.","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689831\/","date":"2016","notes":"I loved the balance and purity of the 2016 Sangiovese Reserve (all Sangiovese brought up in 40% new oak), and it has lovely notes of bright cherry and berry fruits, flowers, and spice. With medium body, a supple, elegant texture, and good acidity, it\u2019s a beautiful example of this variety from Paso Robles.","score":"90","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Sangiovese Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":75,"food_pairings":["tomato-based sauces","grilled meat","mushrooms","pasta dishes","grilled or roasted fish"],"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Cherries, dried cranberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, violets, potpourri, and licorice with earthy espresso and tilled soil","palate":"Earthy depth with mouth-gripping tannins; a simplicity that exists on the far side of complexity"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2016 LXV Club Reserve Sangiovese earned 90 points from Jeb Dunnuck. The moment of surrender comes with the first sip: cherries, dried cranberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, violets, potpourri, and licorice, with earthy espresso and tilled soil framed by mouth-gripping tannins. Its Brunello clone makes it a very age-able wine."},{"id":"d1c1b95c-b6c4-43e5-b7f6-f53e6c9daf6b","abv":15.2,"sku":"2018LXV-THE-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"The Spell","slug":"2018-the-spell","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":50},{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":50}],"story":"An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Cripple Creek Vineyard (3 puncheons) and Syrah from Kimsey Vineyard in the Ballard Canyon AVA (2 barriques). The blend follows the LXV vision that varietals with complementary strengths make a whole greater than the sum of its parts: Cabernet lends structure, ageability, and depth, while Syrah brings fruit, spice, soft tannins, and approachability. Kimsey is densely planted at three thousand vines per acre on largely clay soils, giving concentrated fruit with supple, integrated tannins.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Cripple Creek Vineyard (3 puncheons) and Syrah from Kimsey Vineyard in the Ballard Canyon AVA (2 barriques). The blend follows the LXV vision that varietals with complementary strengths make a whole greater than the sum of its parts: Cabernet lends structure, ageability, and depth, while Syrah brings fruit, spice, soft tannins, and approachability. Kimsey is densely planted at three thousand vines per acre on largely clay soils, giving concentrated fruit with supple, integrated tannins.","tagline":"Two powerhouses in perfect balance.","vintage":2018,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Cherry and mocha aromatics with underlying notes of blackberry and cedar box (Kimsey Syrah)","palate":"Full-bodied and structured, vibrant and fresh with juicy plum and sweet tobacco"},"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2018 The Spell marries Cabernet's structure and depth with the fruit, spice, and soft tannins of Syrah, yielding a wine that is complex yet approachable young or aged. The Kimsey Syrah contributes concentrated fruit with cherry and mocha aromatics, blackberry, cedar box, juicy plum, and sweet tobacco."},{"id":"d225a494-e290-47ad-b49e-0d95479983ca","abv":14.4,"ava":"Central Coast, CA","sku":"2019LXV-THE-SPELL","line":"LXV","name":"The Spell","slug":"2019-the-spell","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":51},{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":49}],"story":"A near-even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah drawn across the Central Coast: ONX Estate Cabernet from the Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles, Star Lane Cabernet from Santa Barbara County, and Slide Hill Vineyard Syrah from Edna Valley. Fermented and macerated 19 to 24 days in small 1-ton open-top tanks, then aged 16 months in 225L barriques and 500L puncheons, 30% new oak. 2,448 bottles produced.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A near-even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah drawn across the Central Coast: ONX Estate Cabernet from the Templeton Gap District of Paso Robles, Star Lane Cabernet from Santa Barbara County, and Slide Hill Vineyard Syrah from Edna Valley. Fermented and macerated 19 to 24 days in small 1-ton open-top tanks, then aged 16 months in 225L barriques and 500L puncheons, 30% new oak. 2,448 bottles produced.","tagline":"A Cabernet-Syrah balance spanning the Central Coast.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713023\/","date":"2019","notes":"The 2019 The Spell is close to an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, and it\u2019s another medium to full-bodied, ripe, velvety textured red offering lots of darker berry fruits as well pepper, cedarwood, and spice-driven aromas and flavors.","score":"93","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine The Spell"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":65,"cases_produced":204,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"The 2019 Spell balances 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Syrah sourced across the Central Coast, from ONX and Star Lane Cabernet to Edna Valley Syrah. Fermented in small open-top tanks and aged 16 months at 30% new oak, it was produced in 204 cases (2,448 bottles)."},{"id":"d5812703-3c16-4172-8162-54489c385461","abv":14.5,"sku":"2016LXV-PETIT-VERDOT","line":"LXV","name":"Petit Verdot","slug":"2016-petit-verdot","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689834\/","date":"2016","notes":"Another impressive wine from winemaker Jeff Strekas is the 2016 Reserve Petit Verdot. Brought up in once-used barrels, it boasts a rather chunky nose of blueberries, smoke tobacco, and earth, with plenty of background oak. It hits the palate with a deep, layered, full-bodied style that carries beautiful fruit and texture, yet it needs 6-12 months or more to soak up some oak and gain some finesse. Nevertheless, it\u2019s one seriously good steakhouse red.","score":"91","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Petit Verdot Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":95,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2016 LXV Petit Verdot (deleted)\" (QB id 86)."},{"id":"d5ab218f-fa91-4547-94bf-a93d436bc977","abv":13.8,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2021LXV-RESERVE-SYRAH","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Syrah","slug":"2021-reserve-syrah","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":100}],"story":"100% Syrah from the famed Hilltop block at White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County. A cooler-climate Syrah, intriguing for the uniqueness of its site \u2014 consistently coastal and savory, low-yielding and intensely concentrated.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"100% Syrah from the famed Hilltop block at White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County. A cooler-climate Syrah, intriguing for the uniqueness of its site \u2014 consistently coastal and savory, low-yielding and intensely concentrated.","tagline":"Cooler-climate Syrah \u2014 a whiff of seaweed-iodine spice, fine tannins, generous acidity.","vintage":2021,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/728345\/","date":"2021","notes":"Coming from the White Hawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara County and 100% Syrah, the 2021 Syrah Reserve showed nicely and is clearly an outstanding wine. Blackberries, peppery herbs, iodine, sagebrush, and some gamey, bouquet garni-like notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a round, mouth-filling texture, sweet tannins, and ample length. It will evolve for upwards of a decade, but I like it today as well.","score":"92","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Syrah Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":100,"food_pairings":["Raclette with octopus","Paella","Chicken korma","OG Cristal cheese"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Nautica Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"A whiff of seaweed-iodine spiciness; coastal, cool-climate aromatics unique to the site.","palate":"Copious but super fine-textured tannins with generous acidity and ample, warm-climate-like body."},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Nautica Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"A 100% Syrah from the low-yielding, intensely savory Hilltop block at White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos, a nutrient-deficient sandy site with a south-facing slope near the Pacific. A seven-barrel lot at 13.8% ABV, harvested overnight and fermented 12 days on skins, then aged in new and used French oak barriques and puncheons (~45% new). Coastal, cool-climate aromas with warm-climate body."},{"id":"daae1814-3f1c-4e1d-83bd-adc3b4c046a8","abv":14.3,"ava":"Santa Barbara County","sku":"2019LXV-RESERVE-SYRAH","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Syrah","slug":"2019-reserve-syrah","blend":[{"varietal":"Syrah","percentage":100}],"story":"LXV's first chance to work with the incredible fruit from the famed Block 6 at the top of the sand dune that is White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos. Harvested at 24.5 brix, 100% destemmed and fermented in small 1-ton open-top fermenters with punch-downs for 21 days, then aged 20 months in one new French oak puncheon and three once-used barriques.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"LXV's first chance to work with the incredible fruit from the famed Block 6 at the top of the sand dune that is White Hawk Vineyard in Los Alamos. Harvested at 24.5 brix, 100% destemmed and fermented in small 1-ton open-top fermenters with punch-downs for 21 days, then aged 20 months in one new French oak puncheon and three once-used barriques.","tagline":"A seductive, pepper-laced Syrah from White Hawk's famed Block 6.","vintage":2019,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/713026\/","date":"2019","notes":"A step up in price, the 2019 Syrah Reserve comes all from the White Hawk Vineyard outside of Los Alamos, in Santa Barbara County. It\u2019s a beautifully complex, medium to full-bodied Syrah with lots of white pepper and sandalwood notes as well as herbal berry fruits, ripe tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It should evolve for 8-10 years if properly stored.","score":"94","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Syrah Reserve"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lxv-2019-white-hawk-vineyard-reserve-syrah-santa-barbara-county\/?queryID=e73b9fc0d4b87f5736c09653b188158c&objectID=wine#390524&indexName=PROD_WINEENTHUSIAST_REVIEWS","date":"2019","notes":"Suave purple-fruit and flower aromas meet with hints of dried herb on the nose of this single-vineyard expression. The palate is tense in texture, with black-pepper dust and dark-fruit flavors riding a prominent acidity.","score":"91","source":"Wine Enthusiast","wine_name":"White Hawk Vineyard Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County)"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":95,"tasting_notes":{"nose":"An explosion of red fruit, with subtle hints of violets and intense notes of pepper.","palate":"Instantly seductive through the power of its tannins, then smooth and velvety; purity of fruit with brightness and a spice-saturated red character, with a tensile structure that bodes well for development in bottle."},"cases_produced":125,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"This 100% Syrah marks LXV's first vintage from Block 6 at the top of White Hawk Vineyard's sand dune in Los Alamos. The nose explodes with red fruit, violets, and intense pepper, while the palate is seductive and velvety with a spice-saturated red character. Powerful yet not ferocious tannins and a tensile structure make it a wine built for laying down."},{"id":"e19b1aa6-1a7d-4c93-b09b-c6e2841925ca","abv":14.9,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2015LXV-SECRET-CRAVING","line":"LXV","name":"Secret Craving","slug":"2015-secret-craving","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Sauvignon","percentage":25},{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":25},{"varietal":"Petit Verdot","percentage":25},{"varietal":"Merlot","percentage":25}],"story":"A Bordeaux blend combining LXV's favorite 225L barrel of each of the four Bordeaux grapes from the 2015 vintage: Bootjack Ranch Cabernet Franc, Burbank Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Cira Vineyard Merlot, and Hearthstone Vineyard Petit Verdot. All barrel aged in a combination of new, neutral, and once-used French oak. Secret Craving is inspired by the KamaSutra Art of Culinary Design, featuring Bravo Top Chef Dakota Weiss.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A Bordeaux blend combining LXV's favorite 225L barrel of each of the four Bordeaux grapes from the 2015 vintage: Bootjack Ranch Cabernet Franc, Burbank Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Cira Vineyard Merlot, and Hearthstone Vineyard Petit Verdot. All barrel aged in a combination of new, neutral, and once-used French oak. Secret Craving is inspired by the KamaSutra Art of Culinary Design, featuring Bravo Top Chef Dakota Weiss.","tagline":"Four Bordeaux grapes, worlds apart from their parts.","vintage":2015,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689830\/","date":"2015","notes":"The 2015 Secret Craving is an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot that was brought up in 25% new oak. It offers a big herbal kick as well as dark fruits, truffle, and spice in a medium-bodied, enjoyable, balanced package.","score":"88","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Secret Craving"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":60,"food_pairings":["vegetable fajitas","white or chicken chili","bison","venison"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Root Chakra Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Pipe tobacco, berry fruit, and homemade olallieberry pie giving way to black cherry, cedar wood, and baking spice","palate":"Cassis of Cabernet Sauvignon meets the earthy, Maduro-wrapper texture of Cabernet Franc, carrying to a powerful, gripping, Petit Verdot-dominated finish"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Root Chakra Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"The 2015 Secret Craving earned 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, 93 points from Jeb Dunnuck, and 91 points with a Gold Medal at the 2017 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition. Notes of pipe tobacco, berry fruit, and olallieberry pie give way to black cherry, cedar wood, and baking spice, while the palate moves from the cassis of Cabernet Sauvignon through the earthy Cabernet Franc to a gripping, Petit Verdot-dominated finish. Paired with the Root Chakra blend of cherry powder, Hatch green chili, celery seed, cinnamon, and cumin."},{"id":"eea0aa15-9072-4511-ba54-c7b150d1dd94","abv":14.3,"sku":"2016LXV-CABERNET-SAUVIGNON","line":"LXV","name":"Cabernet Sauvignon","slug":"2016-cabernet-sauvignon","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2016,"accolades":[{"url":"https:\/\/jebdunnuck.com\/wines\/689833\/","date":"2016","notes":"A step up, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve comes from the Heartstone Vineyard (which is most widely known for its Saxum bottling) and saw the same 35% new 500-liter barrels. It has a great nose of black cherries, blackberries, garrigue, cedar, and spice. This medium to full-bodied, silky, balanced beauty has light tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding balance. It should keep for 10-12 years, probably longer.","score":"90","source":"Jeb Dunnuck","wine_name":"LXV Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve"}],"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":90,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2016 LXV Cab Sauv (deleted)\" (QB id 84)."},{"id":"f4b5184d-cd4f-47a6-8f52-2449396a2880","abv":13.8,"ava":"Paso Robles, California","sku":"2018LXV-HEART-NOTE-ROSE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note Rose","slug":"2018-heart-note-rose","blend":[{"varietal":"Sangiovese","percentage":98},{"varietal":"Nebbiolo","percentage":2}],"story":"A direct-press Rose of Sangiovese (Brunello) with 2% Nebbiolo (Barolo), made in the Provence tradition where grapes are picked exclusively for rose, yielding a bright, juicy, bracingly acidic wine. Fermented 100% in barrel in neutral French oak from Solana Cellars and Glenrose Vineyard fruit. Heart Note is inspired by Gandhayukti, the 18th art of the KamaSutra (the Art of Perfumery), and its label features artisan candle maker Mary Ramos.","status":"sold_out","teaser":"A direct-press Rose of Sangiovese (Brunello) with 2% Nebbiolo (Barolo), made in the Provence tradition where grapes are picked exclusively for rose, yielding a bright, juicy, bracingly acidic wine. Fermented 100% in barrel in neutral French oak from Solana Cellars and Glenrose Vineyard fruit. Heart Note is inspired by Gandhayukti, the 18th art of the KamaSutra (the Art of Perfumery), and its label features artisan candle maker Mary Ramos.","tagline":"A conch-shell-pink rose with Eastern mysticism.","vintage":2018,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-08-08T01:24:45-07:00","retail_price":35,"food_pairings":["delicate fish","soups","curries","shrimp","Mahi Mahi and halibut","salads"],"spice_pairing":{"notes":"","spice_id":"","blend_name":"Amrapali's Tease Spice Blend"},"tasting_notes":{"nose":"Tart pie cherry, pomegranate, melon, line-dried linen, white flowers, and chalk","color":"Conch shell pink","palate":"Minerality shines through a feather-light, nimble structure that terminates in pink pomelo and wet shell"},"record_version":4,"spice_pairings":[{"spice_id":"","blend_name":"Amrapali's Tease Spice Blend","description":"","ingredients":"","pairing_style":"complementing"}],"general_comments":"LXV's 2018 Heart Note Rose of Sangiovese is conch shell pink with aromas of tart pie cherry, pomegranate, melon, line-dried linen, white flowers, and chalk. Tasted blind it could be mistaken for a Provencal pink, its minerality giving a nimble, feather-light structure that ends in pink pomelo and wet shell. It is paired with the Amrapali's Tease spice blend of tamarind, fleur de sel, ginger, fennel, grapefruit, granulated honey, and lavender."},{"id":"f53bd7d8-6d17-4f4b-8a69-6056966db08a","ph":3.55,"rs":0.13,"abv":14.6,"sku":"2012LXV-RISING-TEMPO","line":"LXV","name":"Rising Tempo","slug":"2012-rising-tempo","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2012,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":42,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2012 - LXV Rising Tempo (deleted)\" (QB id 14)."},{"id":"fae41739-f1c8-434f-8b42-a628c19788d3","ph":3.22,"rs":0.12,"abv":13.5,"sku":"2013LXV-HEART-NOTE","line":"LXV","name":"Heart Note","slug":"2013-heart-note","story":"","status":"sold_out","vintage":2013,"created_at":"2026-07-11T09:24:06-07:00","updated_at":"2026-07-31T10:49:39-07:00","retail_price":27,"record_version":4,"general_comments":"Historical vintage back-filled by migration 0015 from QuickBooks item \"2013 LXV Heart Note (deleted)\" (QB id 29)."},{"id":"feaffe8d-16c5-497d-a3de-9aefb8bf22ae","abv":14.1,"ava":"Paso Robles","sku":"2019LXV-RESERVE-CABERNET-FRANC","line":"LXV","name":"Reserve Cabernet Franc","slug":"2019-reserve-cabernet-franc","blend":[{"varietal":"Cabernet Franc","percentage":100}],"story":"Sourced entirely from Joe Plummer's Plummer Vineyard, always one of LXV's favorite Cabernet Franc sources in Paso Robles. 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Finish with lime and cilantro and keep warm.","Heat a cast-iron or carbon-steel pan over medium-high until a drop of water skitters. Wipe with a lightly oiled cloth. Pour a ladle of batter in the center and spread it outward in a quick spiral to a thin round.","Drizzle a teaspoon of ghee around the edge and cook 2-3 minutes without touching it, until the underside is lace-brown and the edges lift. Do not flip a dosa you plan to fill.","Spoon masala down the center, fold, and serve immediately \u2014 a dosa waits for no one. 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Mix until smooth.","Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).","For the saffron-yogurt sauce, mix saffron infusion with yogurt, salt, and a tiny bit of honey or vanilla sugar if desired. Chill until ready to serve.","Preheat your grill (grill pan, outdoor grill, or broiler). Thread chicken onto skewers, then grill over high heat for 12\u201315 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through. Optional: Brush lightly with ghee for a glossy finish. Plate the kebabs hot off the grill. Drizzle with the saffron-yogurt and garnish with mint or dill for an elegant appetizer. 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The warmth, the hush, the quiet power of a stew that says, you are safe, you are known, you are loved.","\u2014Neeta","Marinated & Grilled Chicken with Saffron-Yogurt Drizzle Paired with LXV Sauvignon Blanc","This grilled chicken with a saffron-yogurt drizzle offers bold Indian spices with a twist, making it a perfect match for LXV's aromatic Sauvignon Blanc."],"wine_pairing":"2025 Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884"]},{"id":"148fa532-b42d-4739-b8e1-f13fdd722935","chef":"","slug":"perfumed-garden-lavender-pepper-lamb-seekh-kebab","tags":["Meat","Appetizer","Grilled","Flavor Wheel","Charred \/ Grilled","fw:seekh-kebab"],"image":"","title":"Lavender-Pepper Lamb Seekh Kebab","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"05cbbba6-a2ca-4674-a9ea-16a5699be682","chef_name":"","cook_time":"15 mins","prep_time":"30 mins (plus 1 hr chill)","spice_name":"LXV Perfumed Garden","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:05-07:00","description":"Seekh kebab lives or dies on two things: fat content and a mince that has been worked until it is sticky enough to cling to the skewer. Perfumed Garden \u2014 hibiscus, lavender, coriander, cumin, black pepper, Persian lime, black garlic \u2014 turns the standard mint-and-pepper kebab floral without making it soapy. Firm tannin and peppery fruit are the ask, so the Reserve Syrah and the Meso Cab Franc are both direct hits.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs ground lamb, 20-25% fat (ask the butcher for shoulder)","2 tbsp LXV Perfumed Garden blend","1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed bone dry in a towel","2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","2 green chilies, minced fine","1\/2 cup cilantro and 1\/4 cup mint, chopped very fine","1\/4 cup roasted chickpea flour (besan)","1 1\/2 tsp fine sea salt","1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper","2 tbsp melted ghee, for basting","Sliced onion, lime and mint-yogurt, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/perfumed-garden-lavender-pepper-lamb-seekh-kebab.webp","instructions":["Squeeze the grated onion until it is genuinely dry \u2014 any water in the mix and the kebabs will slide off the skewer. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.","Combine the lamb, LXV Perfumed Garden blend, dried onion, ginger-garlic paste, chilies, herbs, chickpea flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.","Knead hard with your hand for 4-5 full minutes, until the mixture turns tacky and pulls away from the bowl in one mass. You are developing the protein \u2014 this is what binds it.","Cover and chill at least 1 hour so the fat firms up.","With wet hands, take a fistful and press it around a flat metal skewer in a long cylinder about 1 inch thick, squeezing gently to seal. Repeat, keeping your hands wet.","Grill over hot direct charcoal, or under a very hot broiler, 4 minutes. Turn a quarter-turn and baste with ghee. Continue turning and basting every 2 minutes for 10-12 minutes total, until deeply charred outside and just cooked within.","Slide the kebabs off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and serve with sharp raw onion, lime and mint-yogurt."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Meso Cabernet Franc, 2023 Reserve Syrah","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["1708339c-0037-4857-b7c2-09608d00d82e","1aa03a65-6b55-463f-9ab3-4ea0070b55f9"]},{"id":"1b68ff1b-4b14-40b4-881b-b2bc67a0e3e1","chef":"","slug":"songs-of-marrakesh-sumac-tandoori-chicken-no-dye","tags":["Poultry","Grilled","Flavor Wheel","Tomato-Base","fw:chicken-tandoori"],"image":"","title":"Sumac Tandoori Chicken, No Dye","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"85128795-bf32-4684-aa6b-2670e35cd87d","chef_name":"","cook_time":"35 mins","prep_time":"20 mins (plus overnight marinade)","spice_name":"LXV Songs of Marrakesh Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:10-07:00","description":"Tandoori chicken gets its color from food dye far more often than anyone admits. This version takes its red from Kashmiri chili and hibiscus, and its tang from the sumac and Persian lime in Songs of Marrakesh \u2014 a North African route to a North Indian dish. Two marinades, as tradition demands: a dry salt-and-acid cure first, then yogurt. Reserve Cab Franc for the savory char, Blanc de Franc for the citrus lift.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 whole chicken (about 3 1\/2 lbs), skin removed, cut into 8 pieces and slashed to the bone","FIRST MARINADE: juice of 2 limes","1 1\/2 tsp fine sea salt","1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder","SECOND MARINADE: 1 cup thick Greek yogurt, hung 30 minutes in cheesecloth","2 tbsp LXV Songs of Marrakesh Spice Blend","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder","1 tbsp chickpea flour, toasted in a dry pan until nutty","2 tbsp mustard oil, heated to smoking then cooled","TO FINISH: 2 tbsp melted ghee","1 tsp LXV Songs of Marrakesh Spice Blend","Sliced red onion, lime wedges and mint chutney, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/songs-of-marrakesh-sumac-tandoori-chicken-no-dye.webp","instructions":["Rub the chicken with the lime juice, salt and 1 tsp Kashmiri chili, working it into every slash. Rest 30 minutes at room temperature \u2014 this cure seasons the meat, not just the surface.","Whisk the hung yogurt with 2 tbsp LXV Songs of Marrakesh, the ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp Kashmiri chili, the toasted chickpea flour and the cooled mustard oil. The flour is what keeps the marinade clinging to the bird instead of sliding into the pan.","Coat the chicken thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate 8-24 hours. Longer is better.","Bring the chicken to room temperature 45 minutes before cooking. Heat the oven to 475\u00b0F with a rack in the upper third, or build a hot two-zone charcoal fire.","Arrange the pieces on a wire rack set over a foil-lined sheet pan so heat circulates all the way around. Roast 20-25 minutes.","Switch to the broiler (or move to the direct side of the grill) for 4-6 minutes, until the edges blister and blacken in patches. Thighs should read 175\u00b0F, breast 160\u00b0F.","Mix the melted ghee with the remaining 1 tsp Songs of Marrakesh and brush it over the hot chicken. Rest 5 minutes.","Serve with sliced red onion, lime wedges and a sharp mint chutney."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Blanc De Franc, 2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["2504f89d-f081-41d7-acad-fd03dbba124f","b6475a6a-22af-4255-8914-9038ffe2c206"]},{"id":"1d30c98f-8b18-47d4-8b03-6f22a12b7ab1","chef":"","slug":"herbes-de-vie-hariyali-green-herb-chicken","tags":["Poultry","Grilled","Quick","Flavor Wheel","Green \/ Herbaceous","fw:hariyali-chicken"],"image":"","title":"Hariyali Green-Herb Chicken","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","chef_name":"","cook_time":"20 mins","prep_time":"20 mins (plus 4 hr marinade)","spice_name":"LXV Herbes-De-Vie Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:09-07:00","description":"Hariyali means green, and the marinade is essentially a chutney the chicken sits in overnight. Herbes-de-Vie \u2014 savory, thyme, basil, marjoram, tarragon, oregano, mint, lavender \u2014 bridges the Indian herb paste and a Proven\u00e7al one, which is exactly the register a crisp white wants. Blanch the herbs first and the marinade stays emerald instead of turning army green in the fridge. Crisp acid and citrus lift: both 2024 whites are built for it.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, or 8 bone-in drumsticks, slashed","MARINADE: 2 cups cilantro, 1 cup mint leaves","1\/2 cup baby spinach (for color insurance)","3 green chilies, stemmed","1 tbsp LXV Herbes-De-Vie Spice Blend","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1\/2 cup thick Greek yogurt, hung 20 minutes","2 tbsp neutral oil","Juice of 1 lime","1 1\/4 tsp fine sea salt","1 tbsp roasted chickpea flour","TO FINISH: melted ghee for basting, lime wedges, chaat masala"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/herbes-de-vie-hariyali-green-herb-chicken.webp","instructions":["Blanch the cilantro, mint and spinach in boiling water for 20 seconds, then shock in ice water and squeeze dry. This single step is the difference between a green marinade and a brown one.","Blend the blanched herbs with the chilies, LXV Herbes-De-Vie blend, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, oil, lime juice, salt and chickpea flour until smooth.","Coat the chicken thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate 4-12 hours.","Bring the chicken to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. Heat a grill to medium-high with a cooler zone, or heat the broiler with a rack in the upper third.","Cook 8-10 minutes per side for thighs (12-14 for drumsticks), basting with ghee at each turn, until charred at the edges and cooked through \u2014 165\u00b0F for thighs, 175\u00b0F on the bone.","If the marinade is browning faster than the chicken cooks, move it to the cooler zone and cover.","Rest 5 minutes, dust with chaat masala, and serve with lime wedges."],"wine_pairing":"2024 Blanc De Franc, 2024 Blanc de Sangiovese","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["a7d867b2-5ab3-46e0-9056-9ad24dc37fd2","a9a5caa2-953a-4c61-a0fb-40e52ca9dcb4"]},{"id":"23024e47-d90b-4bfd-84f1-b5b22c63e2c7","chef":"","slug":"lxv_micora_recp","tags":["Appetizer"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-micora-recp.jpg","title":"LXV Cheese Puff Pastry - Mi Corazon Recipe","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:26-07:00","description":"Jalapeno, Vanilla Sugar, Saffron and other spices","ingredients":["* 2 frozen puff pastries","* Small wheel of brie cheese","* 1 orange","* 1 yellow onion","* 1 lemon","* 1 lime","* 1\/4 stick of butter"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv_micora_recp.webp","instructions":["Defrost the puff pastry. Be sure to check the instructions for defrosting as some can take a few hours","Candied Oranges","Slice oranges into thin rounds. Bring to a boil a pot of water and throw in the orange slices for a few minutes to soften them. Remove from the pot and allow to cool in an ice bath. Bring another pot of water to boil and add the spice mixture to create a simple syrup. Add oranges to the pot and allow to boil till they start to lose a little color. Remove and dry.","Cut the onion into thin slices and slowly caramelize them in a pan with the spice mixture.","Cut the puff pastries into handheld rectangle shapes. In the center place a slice of brie cheese, one candied orange slice and top it all with caramelized onions. Add the second pastry on top and seal. Brush melted butter over the top and sprinkle on more of the spice mixture. Bake according to the puff pastry directions.","Remove from the oven and plate. Shave a light coating of lemon, lime and orange zest over the top.","Serve with chilled glass of LXV 2021 Cabernet Franc Rose.","Jalapeno, Vanilla Sugar, Saffron and other spices"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"2a889258-f5c9-485f-8e04-a5021d2e1a7d","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"chai-spiced-kerala-shrimp-stew","tags":["Seafood","Soup\/Stew"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/chai-spiced-kerala-shrimp-stew.jpg","title":"Chai-Spice Kerala Shrimp Stew","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"489f2e01-fb72-43b9-9dd0-e8bbba6ad5e1","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:26-07:00","description":"Prawns in Garam Chai Coconut Broth Paired with LXV The Secret","ingredients":["(serves 2\u20133)","1 lb prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined","1 tbsp LXV Garam Chai spice blend","1 cup full-fat coconut milk","1 small red onion, thinly sliced","1 sprig curry leaves (or about 8\u201310 leaves)","Salt, to taste","Coconut oil or ghee, for cooking"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/chai-spiced-kerala-shrimp-stew.webp","instructions":["In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1\u20132 tbsp coconut oil. Add sliced red onions and curry leaves. Cook over medium heat until onions are soft and golden. Add the Chai-Spice blend and stir for 30 seconds. Let the aromatics come alive\u2014floral, spiced, warm.","Add the coconut milk and gently simmer for 4\u20135 minutes, allowing the flavors to marry. Add the prawns to the spiced broth. Simmer just until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add salt to taste. Serve hot.","To servie, ladle the prawns and spiced coconut broth into a shallow bowl. Serve alongside saffron-infused basmati rice for elegant fragrance and richness, and malabar paratha, flaky and crisp, for scooping up every drop","In the quiet village of","Perumkulam",", tucked between swaying coconut palms and the slow rhythm of temple bells, my grandmother\u2014","Ammichi","\u2014would stand barefoot in her red-tiled kitchen, stirring a pot of something that always smelled like the monsoon and memory.","She would make this stew\u2014delicate, coconut-rich, yet edged with spice\u2014when someone had returned home, or was about to leave, or just needed comfort. The prawns were fresh from the backwaters, the lentils soft, the squash yielding.","Years later, I reach for those same flavors\u2014this time wrapped in chai spice, a nod to my own wandering\u2014but the soul of the dish remains hers. The warmth, the hush, the quiet power of a stew that says, you are safe, you are known, you are loved.","\u2014Neeta","Prawns in Garam Chai Coconut Broth Paired with LXV The Secret","Neeta Mittal\u2019s Share & Pair Sundays recipe brings the bold flavors of India to life, perfectly paired with LXV 2022 The Secret."],"wine_pairing":"2022 LXV The Spell, 2022 LXV The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["c0407511-e28b-47e6-888a-2b189b1d2e46","b44cfb96-3b1b-4f07-8f89-1951f09ed589"]},{"id":"2ff6b8c0-5afc-4d58-94ff-c38f36d97500","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"spring-rolls-with-lxv-spell","tags":["Meat","Soup\/Stew"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/recipe-images-for-website_0000_mole-chili-1758140964598.jpg","title":"Mole Chili","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"cf41fcfb-c25e-4935-8ade-9e4d89599e9c","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Cafe Carnavel Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:12-07:00","description":"LXV Turkish Monk Spice Blend: Brazilian Coffee, Orange Peel, Persian Lime, Tamarind, Amchur (Dry Mango Powder), Corinader. Lavender, Sugar, Milk Powder,...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 pound ground grass fed beef (For Veg option: Use Red Beans or Beyond Meat)","1 yellow onion, diced","2 dried California chilis, rehydrated (boil in water for 20 minutes, drain)","\u00bd cup peanut butter","1 yellow onion, chopped","1 clove garlic, minced","1 can diced tomatoes","1 cup vegetable stock","2 tablespoons LXV spice blend","1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped","1 tablespoon salt","1 can red kidney beans, drained","1 can garbanzo beans, drained","1 cup yogurt, garnish","1 cup fresh cilantro","Frozen or fresh naan, nice and warm"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/spring-rolls-with-lxv-spell.webp","instructions":["Step 1 |","Use a large pot and heat on medium-high, add ground beef, and continue to break up the meat with a wooden spoon. When the fat starts rendering add diced onion and cook for 8 minutes.","Step 2 |","While beef is cooking, take a blender and add chilis, peanut butter, and a can of tomatoes. Start blending and slowly add vegetable stock, then LXV spice, chocolate, and salt. Blend until smooth.","Step 3 |","Add the mixture from the blender to the pot with the beef and onion. Add kidney beans and garbanzo beans, and turn the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.","Step 4 |","To serve add to a bowl, a dollop of yogurt, cilantro, and a side of naan bread. If you are in for the perfect pairing the spice is there to not overpower the wine, if you are Kunal, add a sprinkle of chili powder, Enjoy!","Pair with LXV The Tempo"],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Spell, 2023 The Tempo","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a","d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd"]},{"id":"32ee8a10-46c6-41bc-8e34-5b1829d2f4f1","chef":"","slug":"silk-road-dill-persian-lime-saag-paneer","tags":["Vegetarian","Flavor Wheel","Green \/ Herbaceous","fw:saag-paneer"],"image":"","title":"Dill & Persian Lime Saag Paneer","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"46b905d7-2819-4c24-9249-897eee0efa19","chef_name":"","cook_time":"35 mins","prep_time":"25 mins","spice_name":"LXV Silk Road Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:41-07:00","description":"Most saag paneer is a heavy, one-note green. Silk Road \u2014 basil, dill, limu omani, black pepper, garlic, mustard powder \u2014 pushes it toward the Persian side of the Silk Road, and the dried lime keeps the greens tasting bright instead of stewed. Blanching and shocking the spinach before it ever meets the pan is what preserves that electric color. High acid, herbal lift, restrained fruit: this is Cab Franc's dish in both its white and red expressions.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["14 oz paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes","1 lb mature spinach, stemmed","1 bunch mustard greens or lacinato kale, stemmed","1\/2 cup dill fronds, plus more to finish","2 green chilies","3 tbsp ghee, divided","1 yellow onion, finely diced","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1 tbsp LXV Silk Road Spice Blend","1\/2 tsp ground turmeric","1 1\/4 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","1\/3 cup heavy cream or full-fat yogurt","Zest and juice of 1\/2 lemon","A dried Persian lime (limu omani), pierced, optional but excellent"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/silk-road-dill-persian-lime-saag-paneer.webp","instructions":["Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Blanch the spinach and mustard greens 45 seconds, then plunge them straight into ice water. Drain and squeeze out as much water as you can.","Blend the squeezed greens with the dill and green chilies into a coarse pur\u00e9e \u2014 leave some texture. Set aside.","Heat 1 tbsp of the ghee in a wide pan over medium-high and sear the paneer cubes on two sides until golden, about 3 minutes total. Move them to a bowl of warm salted water so they stay soft.","Add the remaining 2 tbsp ghee to the pan. Cook the onion 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.","Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry 1 minute, then the LXV Silk Road Spice Blend and turmeric, toasting 30 seconds.","Add the pierced dried lime if using, along with 1\/4 cup water, and simmer 3 minutes to draw out its sourness.","Stir in the green pur\u00e9e and the salt. Cook 8-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring \u2014 you want the raw edge cooked off without dulling the color.","Fold in the cream, then the drained paneer. Warm through 3 minutes only.","Remove the dried lime. Finish with lemon zest and juice and a scatter of fresh dill, and check the salt."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Blanc De Franc, 2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["2504f89d-f081-41d7-acad-fd03dbba124f","b6475a6a-22af-4255-8914-9038ffe2c206"]},{"id":"3573316d-071d-4987-9d4c-6fac8804283b","chef":"","slug":"mystic-orient-kimchi-masala-samosa","tags":["Vegetarian","Appetizer","Flavor Wheel","Fried \/ Crisp","fw:samosa"],"image":"","title":"Kimchi-Masala Samosa","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"80a552fd-cce2-4491-ab5d-b7e4d178c7df","chef_name":"","cook_time":"40 mins","prep_time":"45 mins (plus 30 min rest)","spice_name":"LXV Mystic Orient Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:48-07:00","description":"Indo-Chinese street food is its own cuisine, and a samosa stuffed with something fermented is entirely in that tradition. Mystic Orient \u2014 red miso, scallion, cabbage, ginger, chili, garam masala, turmeric \u2014 makes a filling that is somewhere between aloo masala and kimchi, and the fermented tang is what makes a fried pastry drinkable. Bubbles and acid are non-negotiable here: the Lumi\u00e8re Sparkling first, the Blanc de Franc second.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["PASTRY: 2 cups all-purpose flour","1\/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) and 3\/4 tsp fine salt","1\/4 cup ghee or cold neutral oil","About 1\/2 cup cold water","FILLING: 2 tbsp neutral oil","1 tsp cumin seeds","1 tbsp LXV Mystic Orient Spice Blend","1 tbsp grated ginger and 2 garlic cloves, minced","3 scallions, whites and greens separated, sliced","1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, drained and roughly chopped","1 1\/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely crushed","1\/2 cup green peas","1 tsp amchur and 1 tsp fine sea salt","Neutral oil, for deep frying","Tamarind chutney and cilantro chutney, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/mystic-orient-kimchi-masala-samosa.webp","instructions":["Rub the ghee into the flour, ajwain and salt until the mixture holds its shape when squeezed. Add cold water a little at a time to make a firm, stiff dough \u2014 much stiffer than you think. Knead 2 minutes, cover, and rest 30 minutes. A soft dough gives you a bubbled, soggy samosa.","Heat the oil for the filling over medium. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle, then the LXV Mystic Orient Spice Blend, ginger, garlic and scallion whites. Fry 1 minute.","Add the chopped kimchi and cook 4-5 minutes until most of its liquid has evaporated \u2014 a wet filling will burst the pastry in the fryer.","Fold in the crushed potatoes, peas, amchur and salt. Cook 3 minutes, then stir through the scallion greens and cool completely.","Divide the dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a 6-inch oval, cut in half, and form a cone by brushing one straight edge with water and overlapping it.","Fill each cone about two-thirds full, press out the air, and seal the top edge firmly with a water-brushed pleat. Stand them on a tray as you go.","Heat 3 inches of oil to 275\u00b0F. Fry the samosas in batches 8-10 minutes at this low temperature, turning occasionally \u2014 they should barely color. This slow first fry is what gives you a blistered, flaky shell.","Raise the oil to 350\u00b0F and fry each batch again for 2-3 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Drain on a rack, not paper.","Serve hot with tamarind and cilantro chutneys."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Blanc De Franc, 2022 Lumi\u00e8re \u2014 Blanc de Noir Sparkling","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["2504f89d-f081-41d7-acad-fd03dbba124f","30585b0a-1ad4-40cd-89d3-a93afc5c789a"]},{"id":"384c2205-9d97-419e-a4b2-4ab30277df98","chef":"","slug":"printed-recipe-card-garam-chai-duck-breast-2023-secret","tags":["Poultry","Recipe Card"],"image":"","title":"Recipe Card - Duck Breast + 2023 Secret","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"489f2e01-fb72-43b9-9dd0-e8bbba6ad5e1","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:08-07:00","description":"Print at 100% size (do not scale to fit) on 8.5\" x 11\" paper. Trim in half to a finish size of 5.5\" x 8.5\".","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/printed-recipe-card-garam-chai-duck-breast-2023-secret.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2023 The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3"]},{"id":"3f11c143-60ef-40cb-a380-a91c03e52891","chef":"","slug":"mummiji-slow-simmered-rajma-with-burnt-onion-masala","tags":["Vegetarian","Soup\/Stew","Flavor Wheel","Earthy \/ Low-Cooked","fw:rajma"],"image":"","title":"Slow-Simmered Rajma with Burnt-Onion Masala","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"0c8e8d58-0074-43c2-8fa7-432d16331e1a","chef_name":"","cook_time":"1 hr 45 mins","prep_time":"20 mins (plus overnight soak)","spice_name":"LXV Mummiji Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:33-07:00","description":"The Punjabi kidney-bean stew every North Indian kitchen argues about, built on a deeply browned onion masala and the Mummiji blend \u2014 our mother's house garam masala. The beans are finished with a splash of the red you're pouring, which pulls the dish toward the wine instead of away from it. Earthy, savory and low-tannin: exactly what the Meso Sangiovese's bright acid and the Reserve Nebbiolo's dried-rose grip are looking for.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 1\/2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight in plenty of cold water","1 black cardamom pod and 1 bay leaf, for the boil","3 tbsp ghee (or neutral oil)","2 large yellow onions, very thinly sliced","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","4 ripe Roma tomatoes, halved and grated (skins discarded)","1 tbsp LXV Mummiji Spice Blend","1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, for color more than heat","1 1\/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","1\/3 cup of the red wine you are serving","1 tbsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed between your palms","2 tbsp heavy cream, optional","1\/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped","Steamed basmati rice and thinly sliced red onion, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/mummiji-slow-simmered-rajma-with-burnt-onion-masala.webp","instructions":["Drain the soaked beans, cover with 6 cups fresh water, add the black cardamom and bay leaf, and bring to a hard boil for 10 minutes. Lower to a bare simmer, partially cover, and cook 60-75 minutes until a bean crushes to paste between two fingers. Do not drain \u2014 the starchy liquid is the body of the dish.","While the beans cook, melt the ghee in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until they collapse and go deep mahogany brown. Patience here is the entire recipe \u2014 pale onions make pale rajma.","Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry 1 minute until it stops smelling raw. Stir in the LXV Mummiji Spice Blend and Kashmiri chili and toast 30 seconds.","Add the grated tomato and salt. Cook 12-15 minutes over medium heat until the masala thickens, darkens, and the ghee separates and pools at the edges. This is the doneness cue \u2014 do not move on early.","Deglaze with the wine and let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes.","Scoop the cooked beans plus 2 cups of their cooking liquid into the masala. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, mashing about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pan to thicken the gravy.","Crush in the kasuri methi, stir in the cream if using, and check for salt. Rest off the heat 10 minutes \u2014 rajma is always better after it sits.","Finish with cilantro and serve over basmati with sliced red onion alongside."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Meso Sangiovese, 2023 Reserve Nebbiolo","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["000278a6-3546-4063-8341-c2ffd45061ec","382f4979-84c9-4363-99e9-076e9e9db5d5"]},{"id":"48d4b489-99c3-4b5c-9c6d-ebd6d6955a83","chef":"","slug":"recipe-card-smolder-notes-duck-2022-meso-syrah","tags":["Poultry","Recipe Card"],"image":"","title":"Recipe Card - Duck + 2022 MESO Syrah","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"e8458a90-3063-4a7a-be5d-1104ae073577","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:30-07:00","description":"Print at 100% size (do not scale to fit) on 8.5\" x 11\" paper. Trim in half to a finish size of 5.5\" x 8.5\".","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/recipe-card-smolder-notes-duck-2022-meso-syrah.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2022 Meso Syrah","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["54807f36-e1e3-4a45-9447-9d385e78a17f"]},{"id":"50dc245a-8dd9-4072-aa1a-146b79b30870","chef":"","slug":"crescendo-aleppo-cocoa-pakora-with-cherrywood-salt","tags":["Vegetarian","Vegan","Appetizer","Quick","Flavor Wheel","Fried \/ Crisp","fw:pakora"],"image":"","title":"Aleppo-Cocoa Pakora with Cherrywood Salt","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"ed6e59ee-93a4-41ca-863b-7edfb00431d1","chef_name":"","cook_time":"25 mins","prep_time":"20 mins","spice_name":"LXV Crescendo Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:16:45-07:00","description":"Fried vegetables and red wine sounds like a mismatch until you give the batter something to meet the tannin with. Crescendo \u2014 cocoa, honey, Aleppo pepper and cherrywood-smoked sea salt \u2014 does exactly that: the cocoa reads savory in a chickpea batter and the smoked salt bridges straight into a red. Sparkling water and a rest in the fridge keep the batter light. Pour The Secret, or the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon if you want the pairing to be a genuine argument.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["BATTER: 1 1\/2 cups besan (chickpea flour)","3 tbsp rice flour, for crunch","1 1\/2 tbsp LXV Crescendo Spice Blend","1\/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)","1\/4 tsp baking soda","1 tsp fine sea salt","About 1 cup ice-cold sparkling water","VEGETABLES: 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin half-moons","1 small russet potato, sliced paper thin","1 cup cauliflower, broken into small florets","12 large spinach leaves, stems removed","2 green chilies, slit","Neutral oil, for deep frying","TO FINISH: cherrywood-smoked or flaky sea salt, lime wedges, cilantro-mint chutney"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/crescendo-aleppo-cocoa-pakora-with-cherrywood-salt.webp","instructions":["Whisk the besan, rice flour, LXV Crescendo Spice Blend, ajwain, baking soda and salt together.","Whisk in the ice-cold sparkling water gradually until the batter is the thickness of heavy cream \u2014 it should coat a slice of onion without sliding off. Rest it in the refrigerator 15 minutes.","Meanwhile, salt the sliced onion lightly and let it sit 10 minutes, then pat it dry. Keep the other vegetables completely dry.","Heat 3 inches of oil to 340\u00b0F. Test with a drop of batter: it should sink briefly, then rise and sizzle steadily.","Working in small batches, dip the vegetables in the batter, let the excess drip off, and lower them into the oil. Fry 3-4 minutes until pale gold and set, then lift onto a rack.","Once all the pakoras have had a first fry, raise the oil to 375\u00b0F and fry each batch a second time for 1-2 minutes until deep golden and audibly crisp. Double-frying is what keeps them crunchy long enough to reach the table.","Drain on a rack and season immediately with cherrywood-smoked salt while they are still glistening.","Serve with lime wedges and cilantro-mint chutney \u2014 and pour the red before they cool."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 The Secret","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["95c711fd-194d-40b2-9ac8-0a823e32888e","36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3"]},{"id":"5a0856fb-8028-4741-a271-deee4faec91e","chef":"Chef Nicola Allegretta","slug":"seafood-with-cabernet-pairing","tags":["Seafood","Soup\/Stew"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/seafood-with-cabernet-pairing.jpg","title":"Picante De Mariscos","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"b024d42e-a2d6-4274-912b-24a4701a4887","chef_name":"Chef Nicola Allegretta","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Per\u00fa Andino Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Seafood, Shrimp, Mussels with LXV Cab and Cab Franc","ingredients":["2 tablespoons LXV Per\u00fa Andino","8 each of large shrimp, clams, mussels, and large scallops","1\/2 pound calamari, sliced","1 pound fish fillets, sliced","1\/4 cup sliced red onion","3 cloves garlic, minced","2 Roma tomatoes, diced","2 tablespoons chopped parsley, divided","1\/4 cup extra virgin olive oil","1\/2 cup white wine","1 can coconut cream"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/seafood-with-cabernet-pairing.webp","instructions":["In a medium saucepan, add the oil and set on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; when the onion becomes translucent, add all the seafood, tomatoes, half the parsley, and the Per\u00fa Andino. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the wine and let the alcohol evaporate for about 1 minute. Add the coconut cream and let cool for about 5 minutes. Serve with rice, and finish with remaining parsley.","Chef Nicola Allegretta, a valued friend of LXV Wine and a talented ambassador of authentic Peruvian flavors here on the Central Coast. Known for his innovative dishes at Mistura in downtown San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola showcases the rich cultural heritage of Peru. We invited him to create recipes featuring LXV\u2019s proprietary Peruvian spice blends, providing a simple way to infuse your own cooking with the bold flavors of this vibrant cuisine. Enjoy this culinary journey!","Seafood, Shrimp, Mussels with LXV Cab and Cab Franc"],"wine_pairing":"2024 LXV The Spell, 2023 MESO Cabernet Franc, 2023 LXV The Tempo, 2023 LXV Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a","1708339c-0037-4857-b7c2-09608d00d82e","d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd","95c711fd-194d-40b2-9ac8-0a823e32888e"]},{"id":"5c0fdbd0-b60a-4d4c-aa5b-58e8a03de473","chef":"","slug":"recipe-card-khmeli-suneli-spring-labneh-2024-blanc-de-franc","tags":["Appetizer","Recipe Card"],"image":"","title":"Recipe Card - Spring Labneh + 2024 Blanc de Franc","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"d733fbb9-10b7-4f12-a2d6-767376b9009b","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Khmeli Suneli Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:11-07:00","description":"Print at 100% size (do not scale to fit) on 8.5\" x 11\" paper. Trim in half to a finish size of 5.5\" x 8.5\".","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/recipe-card-khmeli-suneli-spring-labneh-2024-blanc-de-franc.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2024 Blanc De Franc","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["a7d867b2-5ab3-46e0-9056-9ad24dc37fd2"]},{"id":"6095248b-bf57-4ac0-9c7e-9f2f46236095","chef":"Chef Hunter Logan, LXV Wine","slug":"lxv_cres_recp","tags":["Pasta"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-cres-recp.jpg","title":"Bucatini Cacio E Pepe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"ed6e59ee-93a4-41ca-863b-7edfb00431d1","chef_name":"Chef Hunter Logan, LXV Wine","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Crescendo Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:16:48-07:00","description":"Cocoa, Honey, Aleppo Pepper, Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt, & Other Spices","image_hires":"","ingredients":["* Bucatini pasta","* Grated parmesan cheese","* Grated pecorino romano","* Mascarpone cheese","* Cherry tomatoes","* Baguette","* Olive oil","* Fresh cracked black pepper","* LXV Crescendo spice blend"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv_cres_recp.webp","instructions":["Boil the pasta according to its directions. Ideally getting freshly made pasta would be best for this dish. While the pasta cooks, heat a non-stick skillet of medium-high heat. Add the grated parmesan to the skillet and scrape into a rough circle pattern. Cook till it lightly browns both sides. Gently remove from the heat with a spatula and drape over a glass bowl to form a cup shaped mold. Allow to cool and set aside.","Slice the baguette into lengthwise pieces and toast. Place the cherry tomatoes into an oven safe dish and turn the oven to the broil setting. Cook until the cherry tomatoes begin to blacken and burst. Spread a layer of mascarpone onto the toast and add the cherry tomatoes. Finish with a sprinkle of crescendo on top.","Drain the pasta, reserving a half a cup of the cooking water for later. Return the pasta to the pot and add 2 tablespoons of Pecorino cheese, 1 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese and a copious amount of cracked black pepper. Slowly add the Crescendo spice one tablespoon at a time, depending upon your tolerance for cocoa and its richness. Stir and gently add the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.","Gently plate the pasta inside the parmesan cups and lightly sprinkle with more pecorino and the LXV Crescendo spice blend.","Serve alongside the cherry tomato toast and a glass of LXV Reserve Sangiovese.","Cocoa, Honey, Aleppo Pepper, Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt, & Other Spices"],"wine_pairing":"2022 Reserve Sangiovese","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["e42a7e86-b0d0-47da-bd55-0bf8f05fc0ed"]},{"id":"628b3700-92e6-40a7-8596-8ffd78cc5d91","chef":"Chef Neeta Mittal","slug":"lxvlambchops","tags":["Meat","Poultry","Grilled"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxvlambchops.png","title":"Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"05cbbba6-a2ca-4674-a9ea-16a5699be682","chef_name":"Chef Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Perfumed Garden","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:52-07:00","description":"A blend of Hibiscus, lavender, coriander, cumin, black pepper, Persian lime, black garlic & other spices","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 medium red onion, finely diced","1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","1 clove garlic, finely chopped","4 cups enriched home-made chicken stock","8 (4 to 5-oz) porterhouse lamb chops","2 tbsp Olive oil","Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste","Cilantro leaves, garnish","Finely chopped chives, garnish","A classic grill recipe gets a contemporary flair!"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvlambchops.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2023 The Secret, 2022 The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3","b44cfb96-3b1b-4f07-8f89-1951f09ed589"]},{"id":"6665f320-52de-4d76-8437-c85d0a16ed06","chef":"","slug":"lxvumamiloversspell","tags":["Meat","Appetizer"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/lxv-wine-bone-marrow-1655158434602.jpg","title":"Roasted Bone Marrow Recipe with LXV Spell","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Umami Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:25-07:00","description":"Umami is a sensuous storm, a blizzard of carnal confetti that can make the weak-willed weep\u2026\"Ingredients8 to 12 center-cut beef or veal marrow bones,...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["8 to 12 center-cut beef or veal marrow bones, preferably cut lengthwise","4 tbsp Canola Oil","Salt & Pepper for seasoning","1 packet LXV Umami Spice Blend"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvumamiloversspell.webp","instructions":["Turn BBQ on high and let heat to 500F","Preheat oven to 500F","Rub each bone down with canola oil & sprinkle with salt and pepper","Place on BBQ for a short 45 seconds, then remove and place on roasting pan. If the bones are cut crosswise, place them standing up; if the bones are cut lengthwise, place them cut side up.","Sprinkle LXV Umami Spice Blend on the marrows. Cook in oven on center rack for 15-25 mins.","To test for doneness, insert a metal skewer into the center of the bone. There should be no resistance when the skewer is inserted and some of the marrow will have started to leak from the bones.","Serve the roasted bone marrow right away.","Maybe garnish with anchovies?","Serve with a glass of LXV The Spell.","Aphrodisiac Pairings","Smokey Blue Cheese, Bone Marrow, Pan Forte","Umami is a sensuous storm, a blizzard of carnal confetti that can make the weak-willed weep\u2026\"Ingredients8 to 12 center-cut beef or veal marrow bones,...","LXV Umami Blend - Black Truffle Salt, Ginger, Garlic, Onion Powder, Black Pepper and Cumin. Our most popular spice blend!"],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Spell","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a"]},{"id":"68d84df9-c075-4321-998b-ada3ea7f2545","chef":"","slug":"smolder-notes-lapsang-smoked-chicken-tikka-masala","tags":["Poultry","Grilled","Flavor Wheel","Tomato-Base","fw:chicken-tikka-masala"],"image":"","title":"Lapsang-Smoked Chicken Tikka Masala","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"e8458a90-3063-4a7a-be5d-1104ae073577","chef_name":"","cook_time":"45 mins","prep_time":"25 mins (plus 4 hr marinade)","spice_name":"LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:57-07:00","description":"What separates tikka masala from every other tomato-cream curry is smoke \u2014 and Smolder Notes, with its lapsang souchong and smoked paprika, delivers it in the marinade rather than after the fact. The chicken chars under the broiler, then goes into a tomato gravy loosened with cream and finished with a live coal if you want the full dhungar treatment. Meso Sangiovese for acid against the tomato; The Tempo for plush fruit against the smoke.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["MARINADE: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces","3\/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt","2 tbsp LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","Juice of 1 lemon","1 tsp fine sea salt","GRAVY: 3 tbsp ghee or butter","1 yellow onion, finely diced","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1 tsp LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend","1 tsp ground coriander and 1\/2 tsp ground cumin","1 (28 oz) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, hand-crushed","1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp fine sea salt","2\/3 cup heavy cream","1 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed","Cilantro, and warm naan or basmati, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/smolder-notes-lapsang-smoked-chicken-tikka-masala.webp","instructions":["Whisk the yogurt, 2 tbsp LXV Smolder Notes, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and salt together. Fold in the chicken, cover, and marinate at least 4 hours and ideally overnight.","Thread the chicken onto skewers, shaking off excess marinade, and set them over a foil-lined sheet pan so air circulates underneath.","Broil on the top rack 6-8 minutes per side, until the edges blacken in spots and the chicken is just cooked. You want char, not evenness. Rest the skewers while you build the gravy.","Melt the ghee in a wide pan over medium heat. Cook the onion 8-10 minutes until soft and golden at the edges.","Add the ginger-garlic paste, the remaining 1 tsp Smolder Notes, the coriander and the cumin. Toast 45 seconds.","Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar and salt. Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce darkens to brick red and the fat separates. For a silkier gravy, blend it smooth and return it to the pan.","Stir in the cream and the kasuri methi and simmer 5 minutes.","Slide the chicken off the skewers into the sauce along with any juices from the pan and simmer 5 minutes more so the two get acquainted.","Optional dhungar: set a small steel bowl in the center of the curry, drop in a red-hot piece of charcoal, spoon 1 tsp ghee over it, cover the pot immediately and leave 3 minutes. Remove the bowl before serving.","Finish with cilantro and serve with naan or basmati."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Meso Sangiovese, 2023 The Tempo","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["000278a6-3546-4063-8341-c2ffd45061ec","d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd"]},{"id":"6de92501-8909-484a-a1b0-197a98b47673","chef":"","slug":"chicken-fried-steak","tags":["Meat","Poultry","Appetizer"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/chicken-fried-steak.png","title":"Chicken-Fried Steak with Eternal Hearth Spice Gravy with Eternal Hearth Spice","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"85128795-bf32-4684-aa6b-2670e35cd87d","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Songs of Marrakesh Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:26-07:00","description":"Ingredients\n4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts\n2 tbsp LXV Songs of Marrakech Spice\n3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil\n1 orange, sliced into rounds\n1 red onion,...","ingredients":["4 beef cutlets","\u00bd cup all-purpose flour","2 tbsp LXV Eternal Hearth Spice, divided","1 egg + \u00bd cup buttermilk","\u00bd cup vegetable oil, for frying","2 tbsp unsalted butter","2 tbsp flour (for gravy)","1\u00bd cups whole milk","Flaky salt, to finish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/chicken-fried-steak.webp","instructions":["1. Mix flour with 1 tbsp Eternal Hearth Spice in one shallow bowl. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a second bowl.","2. Pound cutlets to \u00bc-inch thickness. Dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat once more in flour.","3. Heat oil over medium-high. Fry steaks 3\u20134 minutes per side until deeply golden. Rest on a wire rack.","4. Pour off excess oil, leaving 2 tbsp. Add butter and flour, whisking 1\u20132 minutes to build a roux.","5. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened, about 3\u20134 minutes. Stir in remaining Eternal Hearth Spice.","6. Smother steaks in gravy and finish with a pinch of extra spice blend at the table.","Ingredients","4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts","2 tbsp LXV Songs of Marrakech Spice","3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","1 orange, sliced into rounds","1 red onion,...","A beloved Southern classic, elevated with LXV's Eternal Hearth Spice \u2014 deeply savory, impossibly satisfying.","Comfort - Eternal Hearth Spice"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"713247eb-deb7-42a0-a1b0-9b5d94991710","chef":"","slug":"sabor-vivo-goan-coconut-tamarind-fish-curry","tags":["Seafood","Soup\/Stew","Flavor Wheel","Sour \/ Tangy","fw:goan-fish-curry"],"image":"","title":"Goan Coconut-Tamarind Fish Curry","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"bf8160ac-9252-4640-bb42-3d37795000bf","chef_name":"","cook_time":"30 mins","prep_time":"20 mins","spice_name":"LXV Sabor Vivo Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:34-07:00","description":"Goan curry and Peruvian cooking arrived at the same place from opposite directions \u2014 chili, vinegar, annatto, sour fruit \u2014 so Sabor Vivo, with its aj\u00ed amarillo, annatto, red vinegar powder and lemon verbena, slots into a recheado masala as if it were designed for it. Tamarind and coconut do the rest. High acid, light body and no tannin to clash with the fish means these two whites are the only sensible answer.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 1\/2 lbs firm white fish (halibut, kingfish or snapper), in 2-inch pieces","1\/2 tsp ground turmeric and 1 tsp salt, for rubbing the fish","MASALA: 1 tbsp LXV Sabor Vivo Spice Blend","4 dried Kashmiri chilies, soaked in hot water 15 minutes","1 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut","6 garlic cloves and a 1-inch piece of ginger","1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp coriander seeds, dry-toasted","2 tbsp coconut or neutral oil","1 large yellow onion, sliced thin","10 fresh curry leaves","1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk","2 tbsp tamarind paste, loosened in 1\/4 cup warm water","2 green chilies, split lengthwise","1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","Steamed red rice and lime wedges, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/sabor-vivo-goan-coconut-tamarind-fish-curry.webp","instructions":["Rub the fish with turmeric and salt and refrigerate 20 minutes. This firms the flesh so it holds together in the curry.","Blend the soaked chilies (with a splash of their water), grated coconut, garlic, ginger, toasted cumin and coriander, and the LXV Sabor Vivo Spice Blend into a fine paste. Add water a tablespoon at a time \u2014 you want thick, not loose.","Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium. Cook the onion 8 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the curry leaves and let them crackle 20 seconds.","Add the masala paste and fry 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens a shade and the oil rises at the edges. Undercooked masala tastes raw and chalky \u2014 this step is the whole dish.","Pour in the coconut milk and 1\/2 cup water. Bring to a bare simmer \u2014 never a boil, or the coconut milk will split.","Add the tamarind water, green chilies and salt. Simmer 8 minutes so the sourness settles in.","Slide in the fish in a single layer. Cover and cook 6-8 minutes at a bare simmer, spooning sauce over the top rather than stirring, until the fish flakes.","Take it off the heat and let it sit 10 minutes. Goan curry is better warm than hot, and better still the next day.","Serve with red rice and lime."],"wine_pairing":"2024 Blanc De Franc, 2024 Blanc de Sangiovese","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["a7d867b2-5ab3-46e0-9056-9ad24dc37fd2","a9a5caa2-953a-4c61-a0fb-40e52ca9dcb4"]},{"id":"76b2f4bb-43e7-4d4f-be86-43310384b01c","chef":"","slug":"silk-road-lobster-tail-2023-tempo","tags":["Seafood","Recipe Card"],"image":"","title":"Recipe Card - Lobster Tail + 2023 Tempo","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"46b905d7-2819-4c24-9249-897eee0efa19","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Silk Road Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:16-07:00","description":"Print at 100% size (do not scale to fit) on 8.5\" x 11\" paper. Trim in half to a finish size of 5.5\" x 8.5\".","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/silk-road-lobster-tail-2023-tempo.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2023 The Tempo","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd"]},{"id":"7c5e9bc4-9dcc-4dcc-a9fb-8ed68b24a2b7","chef":"","slug":"lxvshintocod","tags":["Seafood","Appetizer","Grilled"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxvshintocod.jpg","title":"Shinto: Black Cod Recipe","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: Shinto: White sesame, coffee, miso, ginger, lemon peel, wasabi, honey and other spices.","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvshintocod.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"7ca8708d-cc36-4596-b517-b299e07e001d","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"smolder-salmon-recipe","tags":["Seafood"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/smolder-salmon-recipe.jpg","title":"Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"e8458a90-3063-4a7a-be5d-1104ae073577","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:00-07:00","description":"LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend: Lapsang Souchong Tea, Sarsparilla, Marjoram, Rosemary, Fennel, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper, Salt & Other Spices","image_hires":"","ingredients":["14 ounces can of chopped tomatoes","1 1\/3 cup vegetable stock","2 tablespoon tomato paste","1 tablespoon garlic paste","2 tablespoon olive oil, divided","1 yellow onion, diced","2 tablespoon salt","\u00be cup Arborio rice","2 teaspoon LXV Spice, divided","\u00bd cup heavy cream","Zest of 1 lemon","1 \u00bd pounds salmon","Fresh tomato on the vine for garnish","Extra olive oil and more spice for garnish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/smolder-salmon-recipe.webp","instructions":["Step 1 |","Using a blender, blend tomato, tomato paste, and garlic paste and stock until smooth. Set aside.","Step 2 |","In a large saucepan on medium\/ high heat add olive oil, diced onions, and salt, and saut\u00e9 for 6-7 minutes until translucent. Add arborio rice and toast until some brown spots are coming to life, 3-5 minutes. Slowly add the tomato stock, \u00bc cup at a time stirring occasionally. When the liquid is absorbed add the next \u00bc cup, and continue until the stock is absorbed.","Step 3 |","Set rice aside and start the salmon. Preheat the oven to 375\u2019","Divide the salmon into 4 portions, skin on. In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of LXV spice, mix with your hands, and rub the salmon on each side. Heat a large skillet on high, when hot, add the remainder tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon carefully skin side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flip the salmon, and add the beautiful cherry tomatoes from the vine into the skillet. Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking, 8-9 minutes.","Step 4 |","While the salmon is cooking get back to your risotto. Put risotto back on medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of LXV spice mixture and slowly add the cream stirring constantly. The salmon should be ready when this is fully absorbed and decadent.","Step 5 |","Platting. Add a spoonful of risotto to the plate, and top with salmon (crispy side up), zest of lemon, roasted fresh tomatoes, extra spice, and olive oil.","LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend: Lapsang Souchong Tea, Sarsparilla, Marjoram, Rosemary, Fennel, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper, Salt & Other Spices","Salmon Recipe paired with our Left Bank Bordeaux Blend - The Secret"],"wine_pairing":"2023 The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3"]},{"id":"829f1c00-56e0-4cb3-85c4-beea72d62e4c","chef":"","slug":"lxvsoychick","tags":["Poultry"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxvsoychick.jpg","title":"Shinto: Soy Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: Shinto: White sesame, coffee, miso, ginger, lemon peel, wasabi, honey and other spices.Wine Pairing: LXV Semillon or LXV Sauv...","ingredients":["* 1 pound of chicken wings","* 5 tbsp of Soy Sauce","* 1 tbsp olive or seasme oil","* 1\/2 Green Scallion chopped","* 1 tsp brown sugar or honey","* 1 tsp white vinegar","* 1 packet Shinto","* Salt to taste","*","Secret","I added some extra wasabi in the marinate for a typical Kunal kick!"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvsoychick.webp","instructions":["Mix half the Soy Sauce, oil, salt and vinegar with 3\/4 packet of Shinto. Marinate the chicken wings with this for 2-4 hours. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 mins on each side.","As the chicken is finishing, make a glaze using the remaining Soy Sauce and Shinto - Mix and reduce in a cast iron pan for 5-10 minutes.","Once ready to serve, pour the glaze over the chicken and top with chopped green scallions.","Serve with a cold glass of LXV Semillon"],"wine_pairing":"2025 LXV Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon, 2023 LXV The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884","36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3"]},{"id":"8471b681-ae88-4be2-accb-2fecfb471c9a","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"lxv-indian-kimchi-fried-rice","tags":["Soup\/Stew"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-indian-kimchi-fried-rice.jpg","title":"Indian Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"80a552fd-cce2-4491-ab5d-b7e4d178c7df","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Mystic Orient Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:45-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: Mystic Orient: Red miso powder, Garlic, Sugar, scallions, cabbage, Ginger, chili, Garam Masala, Turmeric, and other spicesWine Pairing:...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old cold rice)","2 tablespoons vegetable oil","2 eggs, beaten","1 small onion, chopped","2 cloves garlic, minced","1 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, corn)","2-3 tablespoons soy sauce","1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)","1 tablespoon spice blend","Green onions, chopped for garnish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-indian-kimchi-fried-rice.webp","instructions":["Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.","Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.","In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and saut\u00e9 the onions and garlic until fragrant.","Add the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender.","Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spoon or spatula.","Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce over the rice and vegetables. Stir well to combine and evenly distribute the sauces.","Add the scrambled eggs back into the pan and mix well with the rice.","Cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.","Season with spice blend","Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.","Serve hot and enjoy!"],"wine_pairing":"fruit-forward, herbal and spicy notes Bordeaux Blend | Syrah | Malbec","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"8521cebd-e1d4-4f40-b2c0-3b53e813bc29","chef":"","slug":"umami-black-truffle-dal-makhani","tags":["Vegetarian","Soup\/Stew","Flavor Wheel","Creamy \/ Rich","fw:dal-makhani"],"image":"","title":"Black Truffle Dal Makhani","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","chef_name":"","cook_time":"4 hrs","prep_time":"15 mins (plus overnight soak)","spice_name":"LXV Umami Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:13-07:00","description":"Dal makhani is already the most decadent thing in a Punjabi kitchen; the Umami blend's black truffle salt, cumin and black garlic takes it somewhere else entirely. The long, low simmer is not optional \u2014 the black lentils need hours to break down into something that reads as cream before any cream is added. Savory depth and a fine-grained texture make this a red-wine dal: Reserve Cab Franc for its herbal edge, Reserve Syrah for its weight.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 1\/2 cups whole black urad dal (sabut urad)","1\/4 cup red kidney beans","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, plus 1 tbsp more for later","1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided, plus 1 tbsp to finish","1 small yellow onion, minced","1 tbsp LXV Umami Spice Blend","1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder","3 ripe tomatoes, grated (skins discarded)","1\/2 cup heavy cream, plus a swirl to serve","1 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed","Cracked black pepper and a few shavings of fresh truffle, if you have it"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/umami-black-truffle-dal-makhani.webp","instructions":["Soak the urad dal and kidney beans together overnight in plenty of cold water.","Drain, cover with 8 cups fresh water, add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and 1 tsp salt, and simmer very gently 2 1\/2-3 hours, topping up with hot water as needed. The lentils should be completely collapsed and the liquid thick and inky.","Mash roughly a third of the dal against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. Keep it over the lowest possible heat.","In a separate pan, melt 3 tbsp of the butter over medium heat and cook the onion 8 minutes until soft and golden.","Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste, the LXV Umami Spice Blend and the Kashmiri chili. Toast 45 seconds \u2014 the truffle in the blend will bloom immediately.","Add the grated tomato and cook 12 minutes until thick and the butter separates.","Stir the masala into the dal. Simmer uncovered on the lowest heat 45-60 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so nothing catches. It should go from soupy to spoon-coating.","Stir in the cream, the remaining 2 tbsp butter and the kasuri methi. Simmer 10 minutes more and season with salt.","Finish with the last knob of butter, a swirl of cream, cracked pepper and \u2014 if the occasion warrants \u2014 shaved truffle."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2023 Reserve Syrah","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["b6475a6a-22af-4255-8914-9038ffe2c206","1aa03a65-6b55-463f-9ab3-4ea0070b55f9"]},{"id":"8bff65f0-6203-4bad-b282-c54f239a9f68","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"silkroad_pesto","tags":["Vegetarian","Vegan","Meat","Poultry","Pasta","Grilled","Quick"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/silkroad-pesto.jpg","title":"Vegan Pesto Sauce Recipe","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"46b905d7-2819-4c24-9249-897eee0efa19","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"20 minutes","spice_name":"LXV Silk Road Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:53-07:00","description":"A Vegan Pesto Recipe with Silk Road","image_hires":"","ingredients":["* 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil","* 1\/2 cup pine almonds","* 2 cloves garlic","* 1\/2 cup extra virgin olive oil","* 1 pinch sea salt","* 1 tbsp lime juice","* 2 tbsp nutritional yeast","* 1 tsp LXV SILK ROAD SPICE","In food processor add the basil, almonds and garlic and pulse until the almonds are broken down.","With motor running slowly, add the extra virgin olive oil.","Then add the sea salt, LXV Silk Road Spice, lime juice, and the nutritional yeast and pulse until incorporated.","Enjoy on pasta for vegan options or grilled chicken or steak for meat connoisseurs."],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/silkroad_pesto.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["b6475a6a-22af-4255-8914-9038ffe2c206"]},{"id":"8f51bf1f-65f3-49af-a7bb-4a4f7c0586c5","chef":"Chef Daniel Zotto","slug":"ratatouille","tags":["Vegetarian"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/ratatouille-1758142263952.jpg","title":"Vegetarian Ratatouille Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","chef_name":"Chef Daniel Zotto","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Herbes-De-Vie Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:28-07:00","description":"LXV Herbes-de-vie Spice: Savory, Thyme, Basil. Marjoram, Tarragon, Oregano. Mint, Lavender and other spices\r\nIngredients:\r\n2 eggplants6 Roma tomatoes2 yellow...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 eggplants","6 Roma tomatoes","2 yellow squashes","2 zucchinis","1 red bell pepper, diced","1 yellow bell pepper, diced","28 oz can of crushed tomatoes","1 onion, diced","4 tablespoons olive oil","4 cloves garlic, minced","2 tbsp black pepper","2 tbsp salt (to taste)"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/ratatouille.webp","instructions":["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0 F.","Slice the eggplant, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini into approximately \u00b9\u2044\u2081\u2086-inch rounds, then set aside.","Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30-cm) oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Saut\u00e9 the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with LXV Herbes-de-Vie spice blend, salt and pepper, then add the crushed tomatoes. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat, then add the basil. Stir once more, then smooth the surface of the sauce with a spatula.","Arrange the sliced veggies in alternating patterns on top of the sauce from the outer edge to the middle of the pan. Season with salt and pepper.","Sprinkle with the LXV Herbes-de-Vie spice blend","Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, then bake for another 15 minutes, until the vegetables are softened."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"944020a4-dfb4-4aad-b0d6-adb974c37fe1","chef":"","slug":"lxv_siroc_recp","tags":["Meat"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-siroc-recp.jpg","title":"Savory Lamb Torte Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"13f9aba2-d536-409f-bffc-fbcde2befdd3","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Sirocco Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:56-07:00","description":"Sumac, Dry Mango Powder (Amchur), Nutritional Yeast, White Pepper and other spices.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["* 2 tbsp Sirocco Spice blend","* 1 lb ground lamb","* 1\/2 red onion","* 1 cup cooked chickpeas","* 2 tbls chopped parsley","* 1 tbls chopped dried mango","* 8 cherry tomatoes","* 2 premade pie crusts","* 4 tbsp butter"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv_siroc_recp.webp","instructions":["Saute the lamb in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the lamb begins to brown. Finely dice the onions and add to the browning lamb. Cook until the onions are translucent and the lamb browned. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.","Heat oven to 375 degrees.","Mix in the chickpeas, parsley, dried mango and 2 tablespoons of Sirocco spice blend into the cooked lamb and onions and toss thoroughly. Add more spice to suit your tastes. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a solid layer of butter all over the inside of the cast iron pan. Remove the pie crusts and place one firmly snug on the bottom of the pan. Spoon the lamb mixture into the pie crust and seal the top with the second pie crust. Remove the excess crust from the edge of the pan, don't worry about being too precise, a rustic look is what we want. Brush the top of the pies with melted butter to help develop a richer golden crust. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and finished.","Serve in the individual pans with LXV The Jewel (Sangiovese - Petit Verdot Blend).","Sumac, Dry Mango Powder (Amchur), Nutritional Yeast, White Pepper and other spices."],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Jewel","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["0b31f82c-e63d-4ccd-b1e6-18ef54c7286e"]},{"id":"95ccb743-ee15-44ac-b77a-3a271b2daab7","chef":"","slug":"maccheese","tags":["Vegan","Pasta"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/mac-n-cheese2-1758144644722.jpg","title":"Mac & Cheese Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Umami Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:16-07:00","description":"The Umami spice based on Black Truffle Salt and Cumin is LXV's most popular spice blend. We have vegan options here too.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 cups Macaroni (cooked)","1\/4 lb each of Three Cheeses: Cheddar, Fontina, Gruyere","1\/4 cup cream","1\/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs","LXV Touch: A few strands of saffron"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/maccheese.webp","instructions":["Soak Saffron in 2 tbsp of warmed cream","Melt the cheeses in a heavy bottom pan, on a very low flame","When the cheeses get \"gooey\", add all the cream including the saffron cream","Simmer","Add the Umami packet","Add the Macaroni to the cream\/cheese sauce and transfer to a shallow baking dish","Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and bake for around 20 mins or a beautiful brown crust","Serve with a glass of LXV The Spell.","Vegan Option","You can use Vegan cheese options and water instead of cream","Umami Hummus","When making hummus from scratch, use Umami instead of the salt for the salt normally used to season the hummus. The result is a savory treat with","a slight kick of the Black Truffle Salt.","Roasted Potatoes.","Cut your potatoes into 1 inch cubes and toss them in Olive oil and Umami. Bake them at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once.","Truffle Popcorn","If you love the aroma and flavor of truffle, there are very few things you can't put this salt on. Try in on popcorn, tofu, beans ... the list goes on!","The Umami spice based on Black Truffle Salt and Cumin is LXV's most popular spice blend. We have vegan options here too."],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Spell","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a"]},{"id":"984c6692-da61-4e99-9f31-120a8474072d","chef":"Chef Daniel Zotto","slug":"garam-chai-duck-breast","tags":["Poultry"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/garam-chai-duck-breast.jpg","title":"Duck Breast","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"489f2e01-fb72-43b9-9dd0-e8bbba6ad5e1","chef_name":"Chef Daniel Zotto","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:06-07:00","description":"LXV Garam Chai Spice: Whole Milk Powder, Black Tea, Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves, Black & Green Cardamom, Star Anise, Rose Petals, Cloves, Black Pepper,...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["4 duck breasts","3 celery roots","3 cups heavy cream","2 cups vegetable stock","1 packet LXV spice blend","2 tablespoons Olive oil","3 cloves garlic","2 tsp black pepper","2 tbsp salt (to taste)"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/garam-chai-duck-breast.webp","instructions":["Start by peeling the celery root and cubing it. Add celery root, garlic, veggie stock, 2 tsp LXV Spice, and cream into a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until soft. Set aside some of the liquid and add the contents of the pot into the blender. If the mixture is too thick add liquid as needed. Salt to taste.","Take the duck breasts and lightly score the skin. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and LXV spice. Wrap duck breasts in a paper towel to extract extra moisture.","Take cast iron or a large pan and set to high with olive oil. Once the oil is hot place duck breast in pan skin side down and sear for 1 1\/2 minutes then flip and reduce heat to medium. Cook until desired temperature (medium rare is best) Once achieved remove the duck to a cutting board and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the duck breast on a bias thinly. Plate celery root pur\u00e9e in center of the desired platter then accordion the slices of duck breast along the edges of pur\u00e9e."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"98aba31c-53e1-4747-9318-9719ff78a0fa","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"garam-chai-spiced-coconut-stew","tags":["Seafood","Soup\/Stew","Vegetarian"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/place-setting_vegetarian-1743548021997.jpg","title":"Vegetarian Chai-Spice Coconut Stew","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"489f2e01-fb72-43b9-9dd0-e8bbba6ad5e1","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Butternut Squash and Lentils in Garam Chai Coconut Broth Paired with LXV The Secret","ingredients":["(serves 2\u20133)","1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed (\u00bd-inch pieces)","\u00bd cup red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed","1 tbsp LXV Garam Chai spice blend","1 cup full-fat coconut milk","1 small red onion, thinly sliced","1 sprig curry leaves (or 8\u201310 leaves)","Salt, to taste","Coconut oil or ghee, for cooking"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/garam-chai-spiced-coconut-stew.webp","instructions":["In a saucepan, combine lentils, squash, and 1 \u00bd cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12\u201315 minutes until both are tender and the water is mostly absorbed.","In a separate pan, heat 1\u20132 tbsp coconut oil. Saut\u00e9 the red onion and curry leaves until golden and fragrant. Stir in the Garam Chai spice blend and toast for 30 seconds to release the aromas\u2014warming, sweet, slightly smoky. Add the cooked lentils and squash to the pan. Pour in the coconut milk, stir gently, and simmer for 5\u20137 minutes until the stew thickens and becomes luxuriously creamy. Add salt to taste. Keep it warm until ready to serve.","To serve, spoon the chai-spiced coconut stew into a bowl, letting the squash peek through the creamy lentils. Serve with saffron-infused basmati rice for aromatic elegance, and malabar paratha\u2014golden and layered, for the perfect soak-and-savor moment","In the quiet village of","Perumkulam",", tucked between swaying coconut palms and the slow rhythm of temple bells, my grandmother\u2014","Ammichi","\u2014would stand barefoot in her red-tiled kitchen, stirring a pot of something that always smelled like the monsoon and memory.","She would make this stew\u2014delicate, coconut-rich, yet edged with spice\u2014when someone had returned home, or was about to leave, or just needed comfort. The prawns were fresh from the backwaters, the lentils soft, the squash yielding.","Years later, I reach for those same flavors\u2014this time wrapped in chai spice, a nod to my own wandering\u2014but the soul of the dish remains hers. The warmth, the hush, the quiet power of a stew that says, you are safe, you are known, you are loved.","\u2014Neeta","Butternut Squash and Lentils in Garam Chai Coconut Broth Paired with LXV The Secret","Neeta Mittal\u2019s Share & Pair Sundays recipe brings the bold flavors of India to life with the hearty stew of butternut squash, lentils, and a spiced coconut broth. Pair with LXV 2022 The Secret."],"wine_pairing":"2022 LXV The Spell, 2022 LXV The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["c0407511-e28b-47e6-888a-2b189b1d2e46","b44cfb96-3b1b-4f07-8f89-1951f09ed589"]},{"id":"9acef248-c7e7-4ed6-a2d2-f3ca67f80b07","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"lxv-hanger-steak-sauvignon-blanc","tags":["Meat","Grilled"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-hanger-steak-sauvignon-blanc.jpg","title":"Spiced Grilled Hanger Steak Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"d733fbb9-10b7-4f12-a2d6-767376b9009b","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Khmeli Suneli Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:31-07:00","description":"LXV Hanger Steak recipe pairs with Sauvignon Blanc","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs hanger steak","2 tbs LXV Khmeli Suneli spice","1 tbsp olive oil","2\/3 cup beef broth","2 tsp balsamic vinegar","2 tbsp cold butter","1 tsp salt (to taste)"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-hanger-steak-sauvignon-blanc.webp","instructions":["STEP 1 | Remove all silver skin and extra fat from the steak. Cut the connective tissue that connects the 2 halves of the steak, separating into 2 pieces. (bit.ly\/3KhPl1A for detailed directions)","Step 2 | Heat skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the steak with Khmeli Suneli (the LXV spice). Add olive oil when the pan is hot, then place the steaks in the pan. Reduce to medium. Cook until browned on all sides, roughly 125 degrees internal temperature. Transfer to warm plate and tend with foil to rest until it reaches 130 degrees.","Step 3 | Pour broth into the skillet and set over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon, getting all the little brown pieces from the bottom. Reduce heat to low and add balsamic vinegar and butter. Continue stirring until the butter melts, if it needs to reduce more let sit on heat for a couple extra minutes.","Step 4 | Slice the steak and serve with sauce. Finish with a little more Khmeli Suneli. Mashed potatoes work great as a side for this dish!","Pair with LXV Sauvignon Blanc"],"wine_pairing":"2025 Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884"]},{"id":"b380d057-f001-476e-aa52-7eabc49f9354","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"khmeli-suneli-malai-paneer-recipe","tags":["Vegetarian","Seafood","Appetizer","Soup\/Stew","Grilled"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/place-setting_vegetarian-1743548021997.jpg","title":"Vegetarian Malai Paneer","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"d733fbb9-10b7-4f12-a2d6-767376b9009b","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Khmeli Suneli Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:19:27-07:00","description":"Marinated & Grilled Paneer with Saffron-Yogurt Drizzle Paired with LXV Sauvignon Blanc","image_hires":"","ingredients":["(serves 2\u20133)","250g paneer, cut into thick cubes or slabs","2 tbsp LXV Khmeli Suneli spice blend","\u00bd cup thick Greek yogurt (or hung curd)","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1 tbsp lemon juice"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/khmeli-suneli-malai-paneer-recipe.webp","instructions":["In a bowl, combine yogurt, Khmeli Suneli, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix to a smooth paste.","Coat paneer gently but thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).","For the saffron-yogurt sauce, mix saffron infusion with yogurt, salt, and a tiny bit of honey or vanilla sugar if desired. Chill until ready to serve.","Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Add a touch of ghee or oil. Grill the paneer until golden brown and lightly charred on both sides, about 2\u20133 minutes per side. Arrange the grilled paneer on a plate. Drizzle with saffron-yogurt sauce. Garnish with fresh mint, dill, or edible flowers for flair.","Pair it with a side of saffron-infused basmati rice, Malabar paratha, or serve as an elevated appetizer on cocktail skewers.","In the quiet village of","Perumkulam",", tucked between swaying coconut palms and the slow rhythm of temple bells, my grandmother\u2014","Ammichi","\u2014would stand barefoot in her red-tiled kitchen, stirring a pot of something that always smelled like the monsoon and memory.","She would make this stew\u2014delicate, coconut-rich, yet edged with spice\u2014when someone had returned home, or was about to leave, or just needed comfort. The prawns were fresh from the backwaters, the lentils soft, the squash yielding.","Years later, I reach for those same flavors\u2014this time wrapped in chai spice, a nod to my own wandering\u2014but the soul of the dish remains hers. The warmth, the hush, the quiet power of a stew that says, you are safe, you are known, you are loved.","\u2014Neeta","Marinated & Grilled Paneer with Saffron-Yogurt Drizzle Paired with LXV Sauvignon Blanc","For a memorable Share & Pair Sunday, this marinated & grilled paneer with a saffron-yogurt drizzle brings bold Indian flavors with a unique twist, perfectly paired with LXV Sauvignon Blanc for a rich, aromatic experience."],"wine_pairing":"2025 Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884"]},{"id":"b5ff6df7-f520-498c-8c36-c3e83639f7c5","chef":"","slug":"lxv_savmem_recp","tags":["Poultry"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-savmem-recp.jpg","title":"Savory Memoir Spice: Chicken Squash","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Soy Sauce Powder, Smoked Black Pepper, Cloves, Miso, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Black, & Other Spices","ingredients":["* 1 tbsp Savory memoirs spice mix","* 2 chicken breasts","* 1 spaghetti squash","* 1\/4 lbs shiitake mushrooms (or any darker mushroom)","* 3 tbsp vegetable oil","* 1\/2 cup vegetable stock","* 2 green onions","* 1\/8 cup pomegranate seeds"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv_savmem_recp.webp","instructions":["Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Rub down with vegetable oil and liberally season with salt and pepper. Put it into a 400 degree oven and let it roast until gold brown, about 45 minutes.","Make the poaching broth with enough vegetable stock to cover the chicken and two tables spoons worth of Savory Memoirs. For a more flavorful broth add more spice according to your palate. Clean up and trim the chicken breast and bring the broth back to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and reduce heat to medium to low and boil for 14 minutes. After 10mins start checking on the chicken with a thermometer. You want the cheick to be at 165 degrees. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Continue to reduce the broth and save it for the sauce.","While the chicken is cooking, thinly slice the mushrooms and saute until soft. Take the green part of the Green onions and cut them into small lengthwise strips. Put these strips into a bowl of ice water and remove once they have started to curl up.","Remove the squash and shred into noodles. Plate the noodles and drape the mushrooms in an overlapping pattern over the top. Add pomegranate seeds to the top. Thinly slice the chicken and plate next to the noodles. Add green onions on top of the chicken.","Take the reduced broth and pour it over the dish right before serving.","Serve with LXV Reserve Syrah.","Soy Sauce Powder, Smoked Black Pepper, Cloves, Miso, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Black, & Other Spices"],"wine_pairing":"2024 LXV Reserve Syrah","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["1ae3fa55-285c-4f5c-8419-daddb4987f40"]},{"id":"b7824a08-9c52-4168-9c24-858d6b90d323","chef":"","slug":"yogurt-dip-kettle-chips","tags":["Appetizer"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/spiced-yogurt-dip_1-1-1775666059373.png","title":"Spiced Yogurt Dip with Kettle Chips with Eternal Hearth Spice Gravy with Eternal Hearth Spice","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"85128795-bf32-4684-aa6b-2670e35cd87d","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Songs of Marrakesh Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Ingredients\ncup full-fat Greek yogurt\n1 tbsp LXV Eternal Hearth Spice\nYour favorite plain or salt-and-vinegar kettle chips\nInstructions\n1. Combine Greek...","ingredients":["cup full-fat Greek yogurt","1 tbsp LXV Eternal Hearth Spice","Your favorite plain or salt-and-vinegar kettle chips"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/yogurt-dip-kettle-chips.webp","instructions":["1. Combine Greek yogurt and Eternal Hearth Spice in a small bowl. Stir well until fully incorporated.","2. Taste and adjust \u2014 add a touch more spice blend if you like it bold.","3. Serve alongside kettle chips with a glass of LXV Eternal Hearth. Enjoy.","Ingredients","cup full-fat Greek yogurt","1 tbsp LXV Eternal Hearth Spice","Your favorite plain or salt-and-vinegar kettle chips","Instructions","1. Combine Greek...","The best things in life are simple. The perfect excuse to open a bottle of LXV Eternal Hearth.","Solo Indulgence - Eternal Hearth Spice"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"b797ca25-0a64-4834-bfd1-a5e084c966d4","chef":"","slug":"garam-chai-chai-steeped-cashew-chicken-korma","tags":["Poultry","Flavor Wheel","Creamy \/ Rich","fw:chicken-korma"],"image":"","title":"Chai-Steeped Cashew Chicken Korma","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"489f2e01-fb72-43b9-9dd0-e8bbba6ad5e1","chef_name":"","cook_time":"45 mins","prep_time":"25 mins","spice_name":"LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:05-07:00","description":"Korma is a white curry, thickened with nuts rather than tomato, and its whole personality is aromatic. Garam Chai \u2014 black tea, tulsi, green and black cardamom, star anise, rose, clove, fennel \u2014 is a chai masala doing a korma's job, and the tea tannin gives the sauce a spine it normally lacks. Nothing here fights a wine: The Tempo for weight and round fruit, the 2024 Blanc de Franc for aromatic lift.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, in large pieces","1\/2 cup full-fat yogurt","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","3\/4 cup raw cashews, soaked 20 minutes in hot water","2 tbsp LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend, divided","3 tbsp ghee","2 yellow onions, sliced thin","2 green cardamom pods, 1 bay leaf and a 1-inch cinnamon stick","1\/2 cup chicken stock","1\/3 cup heavy cream","1 tbsp rose water or 2 tsp kewra water","A pinch of saffron, bloomed in 2 tbsp warm milk","Slivered almonds and rose petals, to finish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/garam-chai-chai-steeped-cashew-chicken-korma.webp","instructions":["Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, salt and 1 tsp of the LXV Garam Chai Spice Blend for 30 minutes while you build the base.","Blend the drained cashews with 1\/2 cup water into a completely smooth cream. Set aside.","Heat the ghee in a heavy pan over medium. Fry the sliced onions 15-18 minutes until evenly golden \u2014 not brown. A korma wants sweetness, not caramel bitterness.","Lift out half the onions and reserve them for garnish. To the rest, add the cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon and fry 1 minute.","Add the remaining Garam Chai blend and toast 30 seconds. The tea and tulsi in it will smell like a chai stall.","Add the marinated chicken and cook over medium heat 8 minutes, turning, until it firms up and turns opaque. Do not brown it \u2014 this is a pale curry.","Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer gently 15 minutes.","Stir in the cashew cream and simmer uncovered 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the chicken. Keep it below a boil or the yogurt will split.","Finish with the cream, rose water and saffron milk. Taste for salt, and rest off the heat 5 minutes.","Top with the reserved fried onions, slivered almonds and a few rose petals."],"wine_pairing":"2024 Blanc De Franc, 2023 The Tempo","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["a7d867b2-5ab3-46e0-9056-9ad24dc37fd2","d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd"]},{"id":"bb18abe5-3bb5-4766-acc3-1430cc282182","chef":"Melanie Negri, LXV Wine","slug":"lxv_porkch_recipe","tags":["Vegetarian","Meat"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-porkch-recipe.jpg","title":"Provencal Vegetables & Pork Chops Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"61d0c9cc-e175-45bb-a6bc-0ab00ac8836e","chef_name":"Melanie Negri, LXV Wine","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Herbes-De-Vie Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:11-07:00","description":"Savory, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Tarragon, Oregano, Mint, Lavender","image_hires":"","ingredients":["* 2 Pork chops","* 1 jar of roasted red bell peppers","* 1 eggplant, cut in roughly one inch cubes after peeling the skin","* small bag of baby potatoes","* 1 yellow onion, sliced","* 2 garlic cloves","* 3 medium zucchini","* 3 medium tomatoes","* LXV Herbes-de-vie spice blend","*"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv_porkch_recipe.webp","instructions":["Wash and cut your vegetables in small pieces into a large gratin dish, add salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, and then the olive oil all over - mix gently with your hands.","Bake the Pork Chops & vegetables at 350 degrees in olive oil, add salt, pepper and the Herbes-de-vie spice blend","Savory, Thyme, Basil, Marjoram, Tarragon, Oregano, Mint, Lavender"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"bf51c009-8adb-47a6-85dd-46eb1270a1a4","chef":"Chef Daniel Zotto","slug":"pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice-recipe-duplicate1","tags":["Meat","Appetizer"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice-recipe-duplicate1.jpg","title":"Deconstructed Beef Wellington","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"ba023c6e-d137-495e-b832-371ebb522ded","chef_name":"Chef Daniel Zotto","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Irish Monk Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:12-07:00","description":"LXV Irish Monk Spice: Dulse Flakes, Miso, Cardamom, Mustard, Amchur (Dry Mango), Pink Peppercorn, Vanilla and other spices\r\nIngredients:\r\n3 lbs beef...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["3 lbs beef tenderloin","3 sheets of puff pastry","4 cups cremini mushrooms finely sliced","1 large yellow onion finely diced","1 bunch parsley","1\/2 stick butter","1 tablespoon olive oil","2 cloves garlic","2 tablespoons fresh thyme","4 cups of unsalted beef bone stock","2 cups heavy cream","1\/4 cup white wine","1 bottle red wine","2 tsp black pepper","2 tsp salt (to taste)"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice-recipe-duplicate1.webp","instructions":["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0 f","Start by reducing the red wine in a pot until 1\/4 original volume. Then add the bone stock and reduce again until roughly 1\/6 volume. Add heavy cream and reduce once more for 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.","While all of that is reducing we start the duxelles. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. After butter melts add onions and garlic and saut\u00e9 for 3 minutes. Next add mushroom pieces, salt\/pepper, and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and simmer until all liquids have evaporated. (10 to 12 minutes). Add some wine and cook until evaporated, usually around 4-5 minutes.","Lightly flour a cutting board and rolling pin. Lay your puff pastry down and roll until thin (thickness of a tortilla). Next, take a fork and poke several holes along the surface as to prevent it from rising too high. Cut into 2-inch by 2-inch squares and brush with either egg wash or butter. Place in oven until fully cooked and golden brown.","Heat a pan with olive oil to medium-high.","Break down tenderloin into roughly 1 inch by 1 inch cubes season with salt and pepper then sear all sides until the desired temperature. Set aside to rest.","Now we can put the dish together.","Place the puff pastry onto the desired platter, then spoon down the duxelles onto the base. Next, we add the seared tenderloin followed by a drizzle of the glaze. Garnish with some fresh parsley and serve warm."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"bf5b420f-2b37-46d7-9176-725ba4f09064","chef":"Chef Nicola Allegretta, Mistura Restaurant","slug":"peruivan-escabeche-recipe","tags":["Seafood","Poultry"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/peruivan-escabeche-recipe.jpg","title":"Peruvian Escabeche","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"of thickly-sliced extra-firm tofu, or sweet potato instead)","spice_id":"bf8160ac-9252-4640-bb42-3d37795000bf","chef_name":"Chef Nicola Allegretta, Mistura Restaurant","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Sabor Vivo Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Sabor Vivo: Peruvian Escabeche pairs with Syrah and Sangiovese","ingredients":["2 tablespoons LXV Sabor Vivo, divided","4 chicken thighs, bone in skin on (or if you prefer, 4 sea-bass filets","or 4 servings of thickly-sliced extra-firm tofu, or sweet potato instead)","1\/2 cup extra virgin olive oil","1 red onion, 1\/2 inch slice","2 cloves garlic, minced","1\/4 cup Kalamata olives, whole pitted","2 Roma tomatoes, cut in 8 slices","1\/2 cup red wine vinegar","1\/2 cup white wine vinegar","2 tablespoons chopped parsley"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/peruivan-escabeche-recipe.webp","instructions":["Rub the chicken, fish, tofu, or thickly-sliced vegetables with LXV Sabor Vivo, reserving 1\/4 teaspoon of the spice blend to add to the sauce in the end. In a medium saucepan, add the oil at medium heat. Sear chicken, fish, tofu or thickly-sliced vegetables on both sides until golden. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and olives, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and vinegar, then cover with a lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until everything is cooked through. If more than 5 minutes is required, add some broth while it finishes cooking through. Finish with parsley and remaining spices, then season to taste with salt. Serve with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.","Chef Nicola Allegretta, a valued friend of LXV Wine and a talented ambassador of authentic Peruvian flavors here on the Central Coast. Known for his innovative dishes at Mistura in downtown San Luis Obispo, Chef Nicola showcases the rich cultural heritage of Peru. We invited him to create recipes featuring LXV\u2019s proprietary Peruvian spice blends, providing a simple way to infuse your own cooking with the bold flavors of this vibrant cuisine. Enjoy this culinary journey!","Sabor Vivo: Peruvian Escabeche pairs with Syrah and Sangiovese"],"wine_pairing":"2024 LXV The Jewel, 2024 LXV Reserve Syrah, 2023 MESO Sangiovese, 2023 LXV The Secret","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["0b31f82c-e63d-4ccd-b1e6-18ef54c7286e","1ae3fa55-285c-4f5c-8419-daddb4987f40","000278a6-3546-4063-8341-c2ffd45061ec","36db902e-7e40-41ff-b345-73d3a9e8c4c3"]},{"id":"bfc361aa-6232-47a7-9494-351c57ceb5d6","chef":"","slug":"balirecipe","tags":["Seafood","Pasta"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/balirecipe.jpg","title":"Seared Octopus Recipe with LXV Semillon","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"4a8ca80c-6fd5-4a1f-94f0-a289892c0ba8","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Bells of Bali","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:16:42-07:00","description":"Coconut, Shallots, Cilantro, Lemongrass, Lemon, Garlic, Hatch Chilli, and other spices","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 lb fully cooked Octopus Tentacles","2 tbsp LXV Bells of Bali","2 Tbsp Olive Oil","1 Lemon - juiced","3 cloves of garlic - crushed","1 tsp red chilli flakes (make that 2 if you love heat)","Fresh Herbs - minced (dill, parsley)","1\/4 cup dry white wine (optional)","Mix olive oil, 1 Tbsp of LXV Bells of Bali, garlic, red chilli flakes. and some salt and brush it generously on the octopus tentacles. heat a cast iron pan and sear the octopus just until lightly browned all over, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the octopus to a cutting board and slice into approx 3 to 4 inch pieces.","Optional step: deglaze the pan with a dry white wine","Mix lemon juice, 1 tbsp of LXV Bells, of Bali, minced herbs, deglazed wine (optional) in a bowl and toss the seared octopus in this mix. Finish with a nice finishing salt like maldon."],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/balirecipe.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2025 Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884"]},{"id":"c02ac56d-4bab-4f09-b7d9-3f9e0e7aec53","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"lxv-cauliflower-steak","tags":["Vegetarian"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-cauliflower-steak.jpg","title":"Cauliflower Steak","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"92ee8dd8-6a7d-4f87-bdc0-24fa2bd0b18a","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Pharaoh's Brine Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:26-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: Pharaoh's Brine- Crushed dried capers, Vinegar powder, Onion, Sage, Dill, Salt, Sugar, Garlic, and other spicesWine Pairing: acidity, diverse...","ingredients":["1 large head of cauliflower","1 tablespoon spice blend","Olive oil","Optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-cauliflower-steak.webp","instructions":["Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F","Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and trim the stem so the cauliflower sits flat on a cutting board. Slice the cauliflower into 1-inch thick \"steaks\" by cutting through the center of the cauliflower head. You should get 2-3 steaks depending on the size of the cauliflower.","Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the cauliflower steaks. Roast the cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and golden brown.","Remove the cauliflower steaks from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.","Serve hot and enjoy!"],"wine_pairing":"2025 LXV Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884"]},{"id":"c202535d-c3f5-46ca-865f-96f899d1be65","chef":"","slug":"sirocco-limbu-chicken-with-amchur-cream","tags":["Poultry","Quick","Flavor Wheel","Sour \/ Tangy","fw:limbu-chicken"],"image":"","title":"Limbu Chicken with Amchur Cream","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"13f9aba2-d536-409f-bffc-fbcde2befdd3","chef_name":"","cook_time":"30 mins","prep_time":"15 mins","spice_name":"LXV Sirocco Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:54-07:00","description":"Limbu is lime, and this dish stacks three kinds of sour on top of each other \u2014 fresh lime, the sumac and amchur in the Sirocco blend, and a finishing squeeze \u2014 held together by just enough cream to keep it from being shrill. Nutritional yeast in the blend adds a savory backbone that stops the whole thing reading as a salad dressing. Citrus-bright and light-bodied, it wants the 2023 Blanc de Franc, or The Jewel for a rounder, more textural pour.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, in large pieces","1 1\/2 tbsp LXV Sirocco Spice Blend, divided","1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","3 tbsp ghee or butter","1 yellow onion, finely diced","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","2 green chilies, slit","1\/2 tsp ground turmeric","3\/4 cup chicken stock","1\/3 cup heavy cream","Zest and juice of 2 limes, kept separate","1\/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder), if you want it sharper still","1\/4 cup cilantro, plus mint leaves to finish","Cracked black pepper"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/sirocco-limbu-chicken-with-amchur-cream.webp","instructions":["Toss the chicken with 1 tbsp of the LXV Sirocco Spice Blend and the salt. Rest 15 minutes at room temperature.","Heat the ghee in a wide skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken in a single layer, 3 minutes per side, until golden but not cooked through. Move to a plate.","Lower the heat to medium. Cook the onion in the remaining fat 6 minutes until soft, scraping up the browned bits.","Add the ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric and the remaining 1\/2 tbsp Sirocco blend. Toast 45 seconds \u2014 the sumac will smell almost like citrus peel.","Pour in the stock and simmer 3 minutes, then return the chicken and its juices. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes until the chicken is done and the sauce has reduced by a third.","Stir in the cream and the lime zest and simmer 3 minutes uncovered.","Take the pan off the heat before adding the lime juice \u2014 added over heat it turns bitter. Taste, then add the amchur if you want more edge.","Finish with cilantro, torn mint and plenty of cracked pepper. Serve with rice or flatbread."],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Jewel, 2023 Blanc De Franc","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["0b31f82c-e63d-4ccd-b1e6-18ef54c7286e","2504f89d-f081-41d7-acad-fd03dbba124f"]},{"id":"c796f022-3c1b-4e62-8929-0b7f9998abdf","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"the-spell-chicken-mushroom-jerky","tags":["Poultry"],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/recipe-images-for-website_0001_sticky-chicken--mushroom-jerky-1758141334627.jpg","title":"Sticky Chicken & Mushroom Jerky Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"b024fb86-c2a5-45f7-aee4-eee8c8fba107","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Ryori Encanto Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"LXV Spell - Cab Syrah with a sticky rice, chicken and mushroom jerky","ingredients":["2 lbs chicken thighs","2 tbsp LXV Bengali Posto spice","1\/4 cup maple syrup","2 tbsp miso paste","2 lbs mushrooms","2 tbsp olive oil","2 cups white rice","1 tbsp salt (to taste)"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/the-spell-chicken-mushroom-jerky.webp","instructions":["Step 1 | Preheat oven to 250 degrees.","In a mixing bowl add Bengali Posto (LXV Spice blend), maple syrup, miso paste, 1 tsp salt and mix until incorporated. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and let marinate for minimum 2 hours.","Step 2 | While the chicken is marinating, clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Slice down the middle. Heat large saut\u00e9 pan to medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, stirring occasionally.","Step 3 | Once the moisture has been released and the pan is dry again, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt. Cook for 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add parchment paper on baking sheet and place the cooked mushrooms on the sheet, making sure they are not overlapping each other. Bake the mushrooms for 1 hour.","Step 4 | Once the mushrooms are finished, let cool. Turn up the heat on the oven to 375 degrees. Add the chicken to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.","Step 5 | Serve with white rice topped with sticky chicken and mushroom jerky.","Pair with LXV The Spell"],"wine_pairing":"2024 LXV The Spell","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a"]},{"id":"d1ee4e1d-c977-4396-8e88-bdf48e64ce03","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"lxvbraisedlamb","tags":["Meat","Pasta","Soup\/Stew"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxvbraisedlamb.png","title":"Braised Lamb Shank Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"3cbf7840-1b48-4afa-9614-0057fafeb462","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Scarlet Spice","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:37-07:00","description":"A spice blend of dried tomato flakes, black lava salt, minced onion,\r\nminced garlic, sage, parsley, fennel and other spices.","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvbraisedlamb.webp","instructions":["Using a paring knife, make 2 inch slits in 4 lamb shanks where you see the white tendon. Rub 2 tbsp of the LXV Scarlet Night spice into the lamb shanks.","Pre-heat a Dutch oven to medium\/high.","Sear the lamb, roughly 4 to 5 minutes per side on all sides.","Turn off heat and pour 32 ounces canned stewed tomato and 1 cup of dry white wine over the lamb.","Add 6 cloves of garlic and 5 sprigs of rosemary to the liquid mixture.","Cover with a lid and place in the oven for 3 \u00bd hours until the lamb is fork tender.","Remove the lamb from the Dutch oven and let it sit.","Puree the tomato mixture from the oven and add the","sauce back to your pot and simmer for 15 minutes until","reduced.","Add salt to taste.","Add the lamb back to the sauce","to coat the shank.","Serve the lamb over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes or a","simple pasta. Garnish the dish with dish of LXV spice &","chopped parsley.","Serve with a glass of the LXV Reserve Nebbiolo."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Reserve Nebbiolo","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["382f4979-84c9-4363-99e9-076e9e9db5d5"]},{"id":"d28d58e7-6fa5-4d6b-a514-978f4c0ce7d5","chef":"","slug":"recipe-card-ryori-encanto-steamer-clams-2022-reserve-cab-franc","tags":["Seafood","Recipe Card"],"image":"","title":"Recipe Card - Steamer Clams + 2022 Reserve Cab Franc","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"b024fb86-c2a5-45f7-aee4-eee8c8fba107","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Ryori Encanto Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:15-07:00","description":"Print at 100% size (do not scale to fit) on 8.5\" x 11\" paper. Trim in half to a finish size of 5.5\" x 8.5\".","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/recipe-card-ryori-encanto-steamer-clams-2022-reserve-cab-franc.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["1d7f4d15-219e-4c2f-b108-48646b4c0574"]},{"id":"d30e2db0-7dac-4aa1-bf47-7c90f28cee79","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"bells-of-bali-seared-octopus-recipe-with-lxv-semillon-duplicate","tags":["Seafood","Appetizer","Vegetarian"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/bells-of-bali-seared-octopus-recipe-with-lxv-semillon-duplicate.jpg","title":"L\u2019essenza Del Ragu: Crispy Breaded Eggplant Recipe","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"4","spice_id":"4a8ca80c-6fd5-4a1f-94f0-a289892c0ba8","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"20 mins","prep_time":"30 mins","spice_name":"LXV Bells of Bali","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Recipe by Chef Rachel Ponce\nFor a cozy evening by the fireplace\nPrep Time: 30 minsCook Time: 20 minsServings: 4\n1 large eggplant1 cup all-purpose flour2...","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/bells-of-bali-seared-octopus-recipe-with-lxv-semillon-duplicate.webp","instructions":["Eggplant","Slice the eggplant into 1\/2 inch rounds. Optionally, peel for smoother texture.","Setup Dredging Stations: Arrange three dishes - one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and","LXV L\u2019essenza Del Ragu","mix.","Bread Eggplant","Dredge each slice in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.","Fry: Heat vegetable oil (1\/4 inch deep) in a skillet over medium-high. Fry eggplant slices for 2-3 mins per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.","Serve","Enjoy hot with marinara sauce on the side."],"wine_pairing":"2025 LXV Sauvignon Blanc \/ S\u00e9millon, 2024 LXV The Jewel","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["6cc53625-9de5-4f41-b89e-7a8ccc5f8884","0b31f82c-e63d-4ccd-b1e6-18ef54c7286e"]},{"id":"da34c6fb-83eb-4f78-b22f-9fd0ca4cf33c","chef":"","slug":"lxvcocquilles","tags":["Seafood"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxvcocquilles.png","title":"La Trop\ufffdzienne: Coquilles Saint-Jacques Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: LXV La Trop\u00e9zienne Spice: Nutritional yeast, honey, persian lime, jalapeno,tarragon, pink peppercorn, and other...","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxvcocquilles.webp","instructions":["Gently place 1 lb scallops into mushroom mixture for about 2 minutes per side.","Transfer scallops to a bowl.","Strain mushroom mixture into another bowl.","Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in 1\/2 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tbsp of LXV Symphony Spice.","Bring to a boil and cook until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes.","Turn off heat and let mixture cool for a minute.","Quickly whisk 1 egg yolk into cream sauce until combined.","Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 tsp lemon zest into sauce.","Spread mushrooms cover bottoms of shells; place 2 to 3 scallops onto each","portion.","Spoon cream sauce over scallops to coat; let sauce drizzle down into mushrooms.","Sprinkle lightly with \u00bc cup shredded Gruyere cheese and 1 tbsp","of LXV Symphony Spice.","Broil about 10 inches from the heat source until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.","Transfer to serving a serving plate lined with napkins to prevent shells from","tipping.","Serve with refreshing asparagus or a salad.","RECIPE AND PHOTO BY LXV TEAM MEMBER MELANIE NEGRI FROM FRANCE"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"db09d62f-9e38-4da7-9bed-ec9b4c14f9c1","chef":"","slug":"butter-chicken-spice-the-lxv-family-murgh-makhani","tags":["Poultry","Flavor Wheel","Tomato-Base","fw:butter-chicken"],"image":"","title":"The LXV Family Murgh Makhani","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"c6493ba6-e4a8-45b1-9683-cba58e11384e","chef_name":"","cook_time":"50 mins","prep_time":"20 mins (plus 6 hr marinade)","spice_name":"LXV Butter Chicken Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:16:44-07:00","description":"Our house version of the dish that started the LXV spice program \u2014 the blend was built backwards from this recipe, which came from Kunal's parents' kitchen. The trick that separates it from restaurant butter chicken is roasting the tomatoes with the aromatics before blending, which concentrates sugar instead of adding it. Restrained heat, round texture, plush fruit: The Tempo is the classic call, while the 2022 Meso Syrah adds a savory counterweight to all that butter.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["MARINADE: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, halved","3\/4 cup full-fat yogurt","1 1\/2 tbsp LXV Butter Chicken Spice Blend","1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","1 tsp fine sea salt","GRAVY: 2 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes, halved","1 yellow onion, quartered","8 garlic cloves, peeled","2-inch piece ginger, sliced","2 dried Kashmiri chilies","1\/4 cup raw cashews","2 tbsp neutral oil","6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed","1 tbsp LXV Butter Chicken Spice Blend","1\/2 cup heavy cream, plus more to swirl","1 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed","1 tsp honey, only if the tomatoes need it","Salt to taste; cilantro and naan to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/butter-chicken-spice-the-lxv-family-murgh-makhani.webp","instructions":["Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, 1 1\/2 tbsp LXV Butter Chicken Spice Blend, ginger-garlic paste and salt for at least 6 hours, overnight if you can.","Heat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Toss the tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, dried chilies and cashews with the oil and a big pinch of salt. Roast on a sheet pan 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes collapse and the edges catch color.","Meanwhile, broil or grill the marinated chicken 6-7 minutes per side until charred at the edges and just cooked. Rest, then cut into large bite-size pieces, saving every drop of juice.","Blend the roasted vegetables until completely smooth, adding up to 1\/2 cup water. Pass it through a sieve if you want the glassy restaurant texture \u2014 it is worth the two extra minutes.","Return the pur\u00e9e to a wide pan over medium-low heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp Butter Chicken Spice Blend and simmer 10 minutes.","Drop the heat to low and whisk in the cold butter a few cubes at a time, never letting the sauce boil. It should turn glossy and pale orange.","Stir in the cream and kasuri methi. Taste: if the tomatoes were sharp, add the honey; if they were sweet, leave it out and add salt instead.","Fold in the chicken and its juices and warm through 5 minutes \u2014 long enough to marry, short enough that the chicken stays tender.","Swirl a spoon of cream over the top, scatter cilantro, and serve with naan for wiping the pan."],"wine_pairing":"2023 The Tempo, 2022 Meso Syrah","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["d603f13d-1637-4d1f-bfa8-97801f57a0cd","54807f36-e1e3-4a45-9447-9d385e78a17f"]},{"id":"db1051f1-0d88-489d-8299-e10aabb02d79","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"ryori-encanto-clams","tags":["Seafood","Appetizer","Quick"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/ryori-encanto-clams.jpg","title":"Steamer Clams","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"4","spice_id":"b024fb86-c2a5-45f7-aee4-eee8c8fba107","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"10 mins","prep_time":"15 mins","spice_name":"LXV Ryori Encanto Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:18:33-07:00","description":"Cocoa, Miso, Coconut, Caraway, Tarragon, Cardamom, Vanilla, and other spices","image_hires":"","ingredients":[],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/ryori-encanto-clams.webp","instructions":["Broth: Remove clams with a slotted spoon. To the pot, add lemon juice, parsley,","LXV Ryori Encanto","mix, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a minute.","Serve","Pour broth over clams, garnish with parsley. Serve with crusty bread to dip in the broth.","Enjoy","Glass of LXV Spell (Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah)","Cocoa, Miso, Coconut, Caraway, Tarragon, Cardamom, Vanilla, and other spices"],"wine_pairing":"2024 The Spell","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["254a953d-a095-4efd-b701-73dc2653294a"]},{"id":"dfceebe9-def5-42fb-bb25-0a894b951aa5","chef":"","slug":"umami-mushroom-celery-risotto","tags":[],"image":"https:\/\/images.commerce7.com\/lxv-wine\/images\/original\/mushroom--celery-risotto-1-1775665994710.png","title":"Umami Mushroom & Celery Risotto with Eternal Hearth Spice Gravy with Eternal Hearth Spice","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"516b8587-6a9f-4382-9b09-6e150e9d46ea","chef_name":"","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Umami Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T09:52:27-07:00","description":"A luxurious, deeply savory date-night risotto \u2014 the Eternal Hearth Spice does the heavy lifting so you don't have to.","ingredients":["1 cup Arborio rice","1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil","1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms, chopped","\u00bd cup celery, finely diced","\u00bd cup dry white wine","3 cups warm broth","2 tbsp LXV Eternal Hearth Spice","1 tsp kosher salt","1 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)","Fresh parsley, for garnish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/umami-mushroom-celery-risotto.webp","instructions":["1. Saut\u00e9 mushrooms and celery in butter and olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.","2. Add rice and stir for 1\u20132 minutes until the edges turn translucent.","3. Pour in the white wine and stir until fully absorbed.","4. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until creamy and al dente \u2014 about 20 minutes total.","5. Remove from heat. Stir in Eternal Hearth Spice, Parmesan, and salt. Cover and rest 2 minutes. Garnish and serve immediately.","A luxurious, deeply savory date-night risotto \u2014 the Eternal Hearth Spice does the heavy lifting so you don't have to.","Date Night - Eternal Hearth Spice"],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false},{"id":"e355b794-d443-4c4b-b5f9-9dc04e29900c","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"lxv-indian-kimchi","tags":["Soup\/Stew"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/lxv-indian-kimchi.jpg","title":"Indian Kimchi Stuffing Recipe","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"80a552fd-cce2-4491-ab5d-b7e4d178c7df","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV Mystic Orient Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:46-07:00","description":"Spice Pairing: Mystic Orient: Red miso powder, Garlic, Sugar, scallions, cabbage, Ginger, chili, Garam Masala, Turmeric, and other spicesWine Pairing:...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 cups of breadcrumbs or stale bread torn into small pieces","2 cups of kimchi, chopped","1\/2 cup of kimchi juice","1 onion, chopped","3 cloves of garlic, minced","1 tablespoon of soy sauce","1 tablespoon of sesame oil","1 tablespoon spice blend","2 cup vegetable stock"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-indian-kimchi.webp","instructions":["Preheat oven 350\u2019","Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.","Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.","Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.","Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.","Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toss.","In a small bowl, mix the kimchi juice, soy sauce, vegetable stock, blend and sesame oil.","Pour this sauce over the stuffing mixture in the skillet and stir to combine. You may need to transfer it to a bowl if your skillet cannot fit the mixture.","Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish and bake for 30min. Remove from oven and it is ready to serve!","Serve hot and enjoy!"],"wine_pairing":"fruit-forward, herbal and spicy notes Bordeaux Blend | Syrah | Malbec","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"eb28b2ba-8ae8-4152-8974-d42c3c019a1c","chef":"Chef Rachel Ponce","slug":"darksym_steak_rose","tags":["Meat","Grilled","Quick"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/darksym-steak-rose.jpg","title":"Steak with Rose Recipe","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"","spice_id":"01c74fd3-9d78-4ccc-abc3-9de218070856","chef_name":"Chef Rachel Ponce","cook_time":"","prep_time":"15 minutes","spice_name":"LXV Dark Symphony","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:16:51-07:00","description":"It's summer! You are having a cold Rose from LXV - and you feel like a STEAK!","image_hires":"","ingredients":["* Four 1 \u00bc thick boneless Rib-Eye or New York strip Steaks","* 2 tbsp LXV DarkSymphony Spice","* 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","* Salt to taste","Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit for 15-20 minutes covered. Heat the grill to high.","Brush the steaks on both sides with extra virgin olive oil and season with the LXV Dark Symphony spice.","Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill for another 5 to 7 minutes for a medium finish.","Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for five minutes before cutting into the steak.","Pair with a glass of cold (not chilled) LXV Rose","the bright fruit in the wine is the perfect foil to the bitterness of the cocoa and the char on the steak. The wine is savory to match the au jus.","*"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/darksym_steak_rose.webp","instructions":[],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"ef2f7b30-4aa6-426b-8578-8cb05b9b361a","chef":"","slug":"jaipur-nights-cocoa-rose-lamb-rogan-josh","tags":["Meat","Soup\/Stew","Flavor Wheel","Earthy \/ Low-Cooked","fw:lamb-rogan-josh"],"image":"","title":"Cocoa-Rose Lamb Rogan Josh","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"4","spice_id":"ccda9b30-1e41-4bd3-991b-f297673cf35a","chef_name":"","cook_time":"2 hrs 15 mins","prep_time":"25 mins","spice_name":"LXV Jaipur Nights","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:17:25-07:00","description":"Kashmiri rogan josh reads as rose, fennel and dried chili \u2014 which is very nearly the Jaipur Nights blend already, with cocoa and espresso layered underneath. Those two additions do something specific: they thicken the mid-palate and give the sauce a savory bitterness that meets tannin head-on. Braised on the bone until the sauce goes glossy, it is built for the Reserve Syrah's black pepper and for the Armaa.N Estate's cedar and graphite.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces","2 tbsp LXV Jaipur Nights blend, divided","1 1\/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste","3 tbsp ghee or grapeseed oil","2 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed","1 tbsp ginger paste (no garlic \u2014 the Kashmiri way)","1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, whisked smooth with 1 tbsp flour to stop it splitting","2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder","1\/2 cup of the red wine you are serving","1 1\/2 cups lamb or chicken stock","1 tsp dried rose petals, plus more to finish","1\/2 tsp aged black cardamom seeds, ground","Steamed rice or hot naan, and a spoon of thick yogurt, to serve"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/jaipur-nights-cocoa-rose-lamb-rogan-josh.webp","instructions":["Toss the lamb with 1 tbsp of the LXV Jaipur Nights blend and the salt. Let it sit at room temperature 30 minutes while you prep everything else.","Heat the ghee in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown the lamb hard in three batches, 4-5 minutes per batch \u2014 crowd the pan and you steam it. Set the browned lamb aside.","Drop the heat to medium. Add the fennel seeds and ginger paste and fry 45 seconds until fragrant.","Pull the pan off the heat for 20 seconds, then whisk in the yogurt a spoonful at a time, stirring constantly. Return to low heat and cook 3-4 minutes until the yogurt tightens and the fat separates.","Stir in the Kashmiri chili and the remaining 1 tbsp Jaipur Nights. Toast 30 seconds \u2014 the cocoa and espresso in the blend will smell like a dark chocolate bar at this point.","Deglaze with the wine, scraping the fond up off the bottom, and reduce by half.","Return the lamb and any resting juices to the pot, add the stock, and bring to a bare simmer. Cover and cook 90 minutes, turning the pieces once at the halfway mark, until the meat gives to a spoon but still holds its shape.","Uncover, add the rose petals and ground black cardamom, and simmer 15-20 minutes more until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a slick of red-tinted fat rises to the surface. That fat is the \"rogan\" \u2014 do not skim it.","Rest 10 minutes, scatter with a few more rose petals, and serve with rice or naan and a spoon of cold yogurt."],"wine_pairing":"2023 Reserve Syrah, 2022 Armaa.N Estate","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":["1aa03a65-6b55-463f-9ab3-4ea0070b55f9","4e6f97a3-5fbe-41df-9cd9-e59c9fe500df"]},{"id":"ff9f55ba-0e28-4b47-85cd-59b7706b7de1","chef":"Chef Daniel Zotto","slug":"pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice","tags":["Meat"],"image":"\/lxv\/lxv-ops\/data\/spice-images\/pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice.jpg","title":"Pork Tenderloin","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"","spice_id":"89276f1b-56d2-49aa-89fc-4bdbaeef878a","chef_name":"Chef Daniel Zotto","cook_time":"","prep_time":"","spice_name":"LXV A Foil Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-31T19:13:36-07:00","description":"LXV A Foil Spice: Apple, Apricot, Hibiscus, Cranberry, Orange Peel, Honey, Nutmeg, and other spices\r\nIngredients:\r\n2 lbs Sliced pork tenderloin\r\n1 packet LXV...","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lbs Sliced pork tenderloin","1 packet LXV Spice","1\/2 bottle white wine 1\/2 bottle","4 cups blueberries","4 sweet potatoes","4 cups cream","4 cups vegetable stock","4 cloves garlic","1 tbsp black pepper","2 tbsp salt"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/pork-tenderloin-with-a-foil-spice.webp","instructions":["Start by adding blueberries, white wine, a pinch of salt and 2 tsp lxv spice to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a low simmer and reduce until wine is almost gone.","Start by peeling the sweet potato and cubing it. Add sweet potato, garlic, veggie stock, the 2 tsp LXV Spice, and cream into a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until soft. Set aside some of the liquid and add the contents of the pot into a blender. If the mixture is too thick add liquid as needed. Salt to taste.","Next, season the pork with salt, pepper, and the remaining LXV Spice. Bring cast iron or large pan with olive oil up to temp on high heat. Sear both sides of the pork until golden brown on either side. Once seared move the pan to the oven and set it to 400\u00b0 f to finish cooking for roughly 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the pork) until fully cooked. Set pork aside to rest for five minutes before slicing. Once rested plate the sweet potato pur\u00e9e on the desired platter followed by slices of pork. Then neatly take your blueberry reduction and pour it lightly over the slices of pork. Place remainder of blueberry reduction into a sauce bow or gravy boat for the table."],"wine_pairing":"2024 Blanc de Sangiovese, 2023 Blanc De Sangiovese","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":["a9a5caa2-953a-4c61-a0fb-40e52ca9dcb4","4b8a2c23-a3fa-4cf1-a875-c1d6b13dc50b"]},{"id":"a50a27f3-2dc8-4f6f-a801-125493a35e42","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"truffled-eggs-on-toast","tags":["Vegetarian","Quick","Breakfast"],"image":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-truffled-eggs-on-toast.jpg.webp","title":"Truffled Eggs on Toast","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"1","spice_id":"75d793f5-3713-4ba8-aea3-a0a018e8e7bc","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"5 mins","prep_time":"5 mins","spice_name":"LXV Tartufo della Tavola","updated_at":"2026-08-28T10:32:04-07:00","description":"Soft-scrambled eggs finished with Nuit de Truffe over crisp sourdough toast. The blend is most aromatic stirred in off the heat, not cooked into the eggs.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 eggs","1 slice sourdough bread","1 tsp butter","\u00bd tsp Nuit de Truffe"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-truffled-eggs-on-toast.jpg.webp","instructions":["Toast the sourdough until crisp at the edges but still tender in the center.","Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk lightly.","Melt the butter in a small skillet over low to medium-low heat.","Add the eggs and cook gently, stirring slowly so they stay soft and creamy.","When the eggs are almost set, remove the pan from the heat.","Stir in \u00bd tsp Nuit de Truffe just before serving.","Spoon the eggs over the toast and serve immediately."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"f36a51fb-f52b-4cfa-ae98-8e3db55e43fa","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"truffle-mushroom-risotto","tags":["Vegetarian","Risotto"],"image":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-truffle-mushroom-risotto.jpg.webp","title":"Truffle Mushroom Risotto","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"2","spice_id":"75d793f5-3713-4ba8-aea3-a0a018e8e7bc","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"15 mins","prep_time":"10 mins","spice_name":"LXV Tartufo della Tavola","updated_at":"2026-08-28T10:32:15-07:00","description":"Creamy mushroom risotto folded with Nuit de Truffe just before serving, finished with Parmesan.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 cup sliced mushrooms","2 cups cooked risotto","2 tbsp butter, divided","\u00bc cup grated Parmesan","1 tsp Nuit de Truffe"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-truffle-mushroom-risotto.jpg.webp","instructions":["Heat a skillet over medium heat.","Add 1 tbsp butter and the sliced mushrooms.","Saut\u00e9 for 5\u20137 minutes, until browned and their moisture has mostly cooked away.","Reduce the heat to medium-low.","Add the cooked risotto and remaining 1 tbsp butter.","Stir gently until hot and creamy. If needed, loosen with a spoonful of water or broth.","Stir in the Parmesan.","Remove from the heat and fold in 1 tsp Nuit de Truffe.","Divide between two warm bowls and serve immediately.","Finish with a little extra Parmesan on top, if desired."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"0d012441-2e28-4b92-afdf-1f8225906914","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"nuit-de-truffe-potato-gratin","tags":["Vegetarian","Holiday","Side Dish"],"image":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-nuit-de-truffe-potato-gratin.jpg.webp","title":"Nuit de Truffe Potato Gratin","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":false,"servings":"6-8","spice_id":"75d793f5-3713-4ba8-aea3-a0a018e8e7bc","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"50-60 mins","prep_time":"20 mins","spice_name":"LXV Tartufo della Tavola","updated_at":"2026-08-28T10:32:27-07:00","description":"Thin-sliced Yukon Golds baked in Nuit de Truffe cream under a blanket of Gruy\u00e8re. Assemble ahead and bake just before dinner.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes","2 cups heavy cream","1 cup grated Gruy\u00e8re","2 tsp Nuit de Truffe","Butter, for the baking dish"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-nuit-de-truffe-potato-gratin.jpg.webp","instructions":["Heat the oven to 375\u00b0F.","Butter a medium baking dish.","Slice the potatoes very thinly and evenly, ideally about \u215b-inch thick.","Arrange the potatoes in overlapping layers.","Stir 2 tsp Nuit de Truffe into the heavy cream.","Pour the seasoned cream slowly over the potatoes, allowing it to work between the layers.","Scatter the Gruy\u00e8re evenly over the top.","Bake for 50\u201360 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top is deeply golden.","Rest for about 10 minutes before serving."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"dbfcc072-0467-4554-be81-83688014004f","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"herb-roasted-carrots-with-yogurt","tags":["Vegetarian","Quick","Side Dish"],"image":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-herb-roasted-carrots-yogurt.jpg.webp","title":"Herb-Roasted Carrots with Yogurt","status":"published","for_one":true,"for_two":false,"servings":"1","spice_id":"728cd1a7-7d96-490e-8e4c-78bcb90ba271","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"20-25 mins","prep_time":"10 mins","spice_name":"LXV Jardin des herb Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T10:30:57-07:00","description":"Herbes de Jardin-roasted carrots spooned over Greek yogurt with the pan's seasoned oil on top.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["4 carrots","1 tbsp olive oil","\u00bd tsp Herbes de Jardin","\u00bc cup Greek yogurt"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-herb-roasted-carrots-yogurt.jpg.webp","instructions":["Heat the oven to 425\u00b0F.","Peel the carrots if desired. Leave small carrots whole; halve larger ones lengthwise.","Place on a small baking sheet.","Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with \u00bd tsp Herbes de Jardin.","Toss to coat.","Roast for 20\u201325 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.","Spoon the Greek yogurt onto a plate.","Arrange the warm carrots over the yogurt.","Spoon any seasoned oil from the roasting pan over the top."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":false,"wine_pairing_ids":[]},{"id":"027ca560-e606-4d13-9da2-dfbc008a27e5","chef":"Neeta Mittal","slug":"herbes-de-jardin-roast-chicken","tags":["Poultry"],"image":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-herbes-de-jardin-roast-chicken.jpg.webp","title":"Herbes de Jardin Roast Chicken","status":"published","for_one":false,"for_two":true,"servings":"2","spice_id":"728cd1a7-7d96-490e-8e4c-78bcb90ba271","chef_name":"Neeta Mittal","cook_time":"18-40 mins","prep_time":"10 mins","spice_name":"LXV Jardin des herb Spice Blend","updated_at":"2026-08-28T10:31:29-07:00","description":"Chicken rubbed with Herbes de Jardin and roasted until deeply browned, brightened with lemon at the end. 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The citrus brightens the green herbs while the juniper works especially well with richer holiday wines.","image_hires":"","ingredients":["1 turkey breast, 3\u20134 lb","3 tbsp softened butter","2 tsp Herbes de Jardin","1 orange or lemon, halved"],"image_public":"\/images\/recipe-images\/lxv-wine-fall-recipe-citrus-juniper-roast-turkey-breast.jpg.webp","instructions":["Heat the oven to 375\u00b0F.","Pat the turkey breast dry.","Mix the softened butter with 2 tsp Herbes de Jardin.","Rub the herb butter generously over the turkey breast. If possible, work a little underneath the skin as well.","Place the turkey in a roasting pan.","Arrange the halved orange or lemon around it.","Roast until the thickest part reaches 165\u00b0F \u2014 generally about 1\u00bc\u20131\u00be hours, depending on size and whether it is bone-in.","Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil.","Rest for 15 minutes before slicing.","Spoon the pan juices over the sliced turkey before serving."],"wine_pairing":"","for_gathering":true,"wine_pairing_ids":[]}]}