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2023 LXV The Tempo
The most approachable wine in the lineup — plush, marshmallow-soft, juicy.

2023 LXV The Tempo

45% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot

G2N Vineyard, Vogelzang Vineyard, ONX Estate Vineyard, Central Coast AVA

94 Points | Jeb Dunnuck
$85.00 / 750ml

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Tasting Notes
45% Merlot, 43% Cab Franc, 6% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot. 409 cases. Central Coast AVA. The most approachable wine in the lineup — plush, marshmallow-like texture with ripe cherry and baked-fruit character.

Color:Medium garnet with ruby hues

Nose:Ripe cherry, framboise, hints of pie crust and brioche. Sweet-glazed donuts, dried herbs.

Palate:Silky and broad — softer than Cabernet Sauvignon yet fuller than Cabernet Franc. Marshmallow-like mid-palate texture with sneaky tannins that reappear late. Juicy red berries framed by caramel and clove. Drying and herbal finish.

Appellation:The Willow Creek District features calcareous, high-pH clay soils, steep slopes up to 30%, and a strong marine breeze cooling high diurnal temperatures.

Vineyard:G2 North sits in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, a stone's throw from James Berry. Steep, rocky, calcareous ground - the kind that makes a vine work for its living. Organically farmed, hand-harvested, drip-irrigated from wells on site.

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THE PROFILE A five-spice symphony rooted in Bengal and beyond—traditionally whole, but here gently ground for ease and depth. Bold and aromatic, it brings depth to potatoes, pumpkin, lentils, fish curry, and more. THE BLEND Cumin, Fenugreek, Fennel, Nigella, Mustard, Coriander, Dry Mango, Onion, Cardamom, Ginger THE PAIRING The Tempo, MESO Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon JUMP TO RECIPE Mishti Khichuri

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