Product

2023 LXV The Spell

Quick tasting note

Fresh ground black pepper, dark fruit — blackberries, black currants, Damson plum. Hints of pipe tobacco. Composition: 40% '23 SY Zaca Mesa, 18% SY Armaa.N, 30% GWY Pick 1, 12% Gateway Pick 2.
Detailed tasting notes

Color Deep ruby with inky purple edges

Palate Bold, brooding, and savory. Full-bodied with smooth, weighty texture. Pairs with any protein.

Bold, brooding, and built for the table — Syrah shining through.

2023 LXV The Spell

58% Syrah, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon

Zaca Mesa, Armaa.N Vineyard, Gateway Vineyard, Central Coast AVA

92+ Points · Jeb Dunnuck

Retail

$85.00

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

58% Syrah, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon. 415 cases. A blend of Zaca Mesa, Armaa.N, and Gateway Vineyard fruit — bold, savory, and built for the table.
Vineyard
Zaca Mesa, Armaa.N Vineyard, Gateway Vineyard
Cases made
415
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
14.9%

In dialogue with global spices

Neeta’s Pairing Table

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 · $94.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 92+ points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
58% Syrah, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
58% Syrah, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon from Zaca Mesa, estate Armaa.N, and Gateway fruit. 92+ pts, Jeb Dunnuck.
Vineyard
Zaca Mesa, Armaa.N Vineyard, Gateway Vineyard
ABV
14.9%
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C
Food
Grilled ribeye, Smoked brisket, Wild boar, Mushroom ragu, Aged cheddar