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Syrah

2024 LXV Reserve Syrah

Quick tasting note

Peak savoriness. Fresh ground Tellicherry black peppercorns over Santa Maria BBQ. The perfect combination of peppery spice and fragrant violets. Cool climate Syrah trending towards California Syrah. Backed by plum, persimmon, and blackberry.
Detailed tasting notes

Color Deep ruby with violet hue

Palate Long pepper, clove, and crème brûlée hints show as the wine settles. Lots of body for this coastal vineyard — the mid-palate and tannins will hold up to any food pairing. Both acidic and broad simultaneously — a flavorful contradiction!

Cool-climate Syrah of rare depth — both dinner and dessert in one glass.

2024 LXV Reserve Syrah

100% Syrah

Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria Valley), Santa Maria Valley AVA

97 Points · Jeb Dunnuck

Retail

$100.00

750 ml

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Bottles
1
Shipping Info
Neeta pairs this wine with Smolder Notes + Savory Memoir Spice: Chicken Squash See the pairing ↓

Winemaker Notes

100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley AVA. 192 cases. A cool-climate Syrah of extraordinary depth — roast suckling pig in Barcelona, peppered Jamón Ibérico in Lisbon, a smoldering campfire after a long night telling stories with friends.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria Valley)
Cases made
185
Serve
Cellar Temp
ABV
15.1%

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

Savory Memoir Spice: Chicken Squash

Savory Memoir Spice: Chicken Squash

7 steps

Soy Sauce Powder, Smoked Black Pepper, Cloves, Miso, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Black, & Other Spices

You’ll need: * 1 tbsp Savory memoirs spice mix, * 2 chicken breasts, * 1 spaghetti squash, * 1/4 lbs shiitake mushrooms (or any darker mushroom) + 4 more

View the full recipe →

Also try: Peruvian Escabeche · Tomato Risotto with Pan Seared Salmon

1 bottle + Smolder Notes · $109.00 · recipe online

Reviews & proof

Critic reviews

  • 97 points · Jeb Dunnuck
Technical wine details
Blend
100% Syrah
Appellation
100% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley — a cool coastal site that gives Syrah its pepper, violet, and savory umami. 99 pts, Jeb Dunnuck.
Vineyard
Bien Nacido Vineyard (Santa Maria Valley)
ABV
15.1%
pH
3.47
Residual sugar
0
Serving
Cellar Temp · 58–64°F / 14–18°C
Food
Roasted lamb rack, Jamón Ibérico, Wild mushroom risotto, Slow-roasted pork belly