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• wine247365 Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 31, 2019 - Vey enjoyable wine! Full minus body, medium plus acidity, that dances in the middle of sweet and dry. On the palate I get a nice complexity of dark fruits with a hint of smoke. ok QPR.

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• kunalmittal Likes this wine:

  March 13, 2019 - Lithe and nimble yet strong and unyielding… a ballerina commanding the stage, pirouetting with the perfect combination of precise control and reckless abandon.
  
  The LXV 2015 Crimson Jewel virtually explodes from its glass which a rich medley of blackberries and olallieberries. As the intensity of that first wave wanes, underlying notes of cassia, nutmeg, and clove emerge to further entice the drinker. On the palate, traditional Sangiovese characters of ripe, red cherries are on display along with nuances of Madagascar vanilla bean. The bright acidity of the Sangiovese serves as the wines backbone and supports it across the palate into the finish where the heft and structure of the Petit Verdot round out and complete the performance.
  
  Harvested between September 29 and October 6, 2015, the lots for the 2015 Crimson Jewel were fermented and macerated on skins for 21 to 30 days. The fermentations occurred in 1-ton bins that were manually punched down 2-3 times daily.
  
  This wine is made from our favorite two varieties grown at Hearthstone Vineyard by proprietor Hoy Buell, who uses sustainable farming practices in the heart of the Adelaida District of Paso Robles.

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• Christine Havens Likes this wine: 94 points

  February 12, 2019 - LXV’s 2015 Crimson Jewel is a poetic blend of 80% Brunello clone Sangiovese with 20% Petit Verdot all from the Hearthstone Vineyard—located in the heart of Paso Robles Adelaida District, the blocks are seated on limestone soils and benefit from both high elevation and unique microclimate. The nose is a twiggy garland of black cherries, macerated strawberries, underbrush, earth, and dried pine needles. Round and silky on entry, with tart red berries at the core, along with a touch of cranberry compote and brown sugar. Silkiness gives way to ultra-fine, velvety tannins steeped in black tea tones that meander and terminate in a prolonged finish. 15.2% ABV | Sample

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• Vintage 2015
• Type Red
• Producer LXV Wine
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Crimson Jewel
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Paso Robles

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• In Cellars 26 (32%)
• Consumed 55 (68%)

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