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LXV Wine Paso Robles California Bordeaux

Syrah

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Quick tasting note

Intense blackberry and violet aromas with hints of black pepper. Classic cool-climate Syrah — savory, peppery, dark-fruited character.
Detailed tasting notes

Color Deep ruby red with a dark purple hue.

Palate Rich and velvety. Ripe black cherry, plum, and a touch of smoky oak. Balanced acidity with silky tannins.

Classic Bien Nacido wildness — blackberry, violet, and peppery depth.

2021 Meso by LXV Syrah

100% Syrah

Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA

95 Points · Wine Enthusiast

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$150.00

750 ml

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Shipping Info
Neeta pairs this wine with Smolder Notes + Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon See the pairing ↓

Winemaker Notes

100% Syrah from Bien Nacido Block 11b, Santa Maria Valley. 115 cases. Block 11b — planted in 1997 to Baja clone Syrah on 5C rootstock. North-facing slope ensures maximum cool-climate effect. Harvested October 22nd, fermented on skins 19 days. The large format puncheons provide subtle integration of new oak with the powerful structure.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard
Cases made
115
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
15.2%

In dialogue with global spices

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Smolder Notes

Smolder Notes · $9.00

Spice details

Lapsang Souchong Tea, Sarsparilla, Marjoram, Rosemary, Fennel, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper, Sal, & other spices Pairs with Cabernet Franc, LXV Tempo, and LXV The Secret

Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon

Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon

13 steps

LXV Smolder Notes Spice Blend: Lapsang Souchong Tea, Sarsparilla, Marjoram, Rosemary, Fennel, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper, Salt & Other Spices

You’ll need: 14 ounces can of chopped tomatoes, 1 1/3 cup vegetable stock, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste + 10 more

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1 bottle + Smolder Notes · $159.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 95 points · Wine Enthusiast
  • 94 points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
100% Syrah
Appellation
100% Syrah from Bien Nacido Block 11b, Santa Maria Valley — a north-facing, cool-climate slope aged in Bertranges puncheons. 94 pts, Jeb Dunnuck.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard
ABV
15.2%
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C
Food
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Spicy beef tacos, Moroccan spiced chicken tagine, Grilled portobello mushroom burger, Smoked Gouda mac and cheese
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