Product

Syrah

2023 LXV Reserve Syrah

Quick tasting note

Classic cool-climate Syrah. Fresh cracked Tellicherry black pepper overlaying black cherry, black currant, and blueberry. With air: carpaccio and au poivre.
Detailed tasting notes

Color Deep ruby red with dark purple hue

Palate Lush and full body. Savory, umami-like notes — only a Texas pitmaster can coax this from slow cooked burnt ends. The oak presents as cacao nibs and crème brûlée on the long finish. Both dinner and dessert in one.

99 points — the finest wine we've ever made, both dinner and dessert.

2023 LXV Reserve Syrah

100% Syrah

Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA

99 Points · Jeb Dunnuck

Retail

$100.00

750 ml

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Bottles
1
Shipping Info
Neeta pairs this wine with Smolder Notes + Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon See the pairing ↓

Winemaker Notes

100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley. 166 cases. Awarded 99 points by Jeb Dunnuck. Cool-climate Syrah of rare depth — classic pepper, black fruit, and an umami richness that only the world's greatest vineyards can produce.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard
Cases made
166
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
15.2%

In dialogue with global spices

Neeta’s Pairing Table

The bitterness of Lapsang Souchong contrasts the Syrah's bold structure while elevating its dark fruit notes of blackberry and plum.

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

View the full recipe →

1 bottle + Smolder Notes · $109.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 99 points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
100% Syrah
Appellation
100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley — large-format Darnajou and Ermitage puncheons, a seamless cool-climate Syrah. 99 pts, Jeb Dunnuck.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard
ABV
15.2%
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C
Food
Smoked burnt ends, Grilled lamb, Duck confit, Beef carpaccio, Aged hard cheese