Product

Classic Bordeaux

2023 LXV The Tempo

Quick tasting note

Ripe cherry, framboise, hints of pie crust and brioche. Sweet-glazed donuts, dried herbs.
Detailed tasting notes

Color Medium garnet with ruby hues

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.

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

Retail

$85.00

750 ml

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Bottles
1
Shipping Info
Neeta pairs this wine with Panch Phoron Spice Blend + Mole Chili See the pairing ↓

Winemaker 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.
Vineyard
G2N Vineyard, Vogelzang Vineyard, ONX Estate Vineyard
Cases made
409
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
14.3%

In dialogue with global spices

Neeta’s Pairing Table

Panch Phoron Spice Blend

Panch Phoron Spice Blend · $9.00

Spice details

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

Mole Chili

Mole Chili

9 steps

LXV Turkish Monk Spice Blend: Brazilian Coffee, Orange Peel, Persian Lime, Tamarind, Amchur (Dry Mango Powder), Corinader. Lavender, Sugar, Milk Powder,...

You’ll need: 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), ½ cup peanut butter + 12 more

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Also try: Picante De Mariscos

1 bottle + Panch Phoron Spice Blend · $94.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 94 points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
45% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot
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.
ABV
14.3%
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C
Food
Roasted chicken, Pork tenderloin, Mushroom ravioli, Soft ripened cheese, Herb-roasted vegetables