Artisan vintners are recognized for shaping the future of wine in America.
August 19, 2025 (Paso Robles, Calif.) - Neeta and Kunal Mittal, proprietors of LXV Wine have been recognized as Wine Enthusiast magazine’s “Future 40” for their work changing the way society drinks. The prestigious honor recognizes innovators, tastemakers, and advocates in the wine and spirits industry who are shaping the future of the beverage industry in America.
Founders Neeta and Kunal’s paths have crossed continents, ultimately leading them to Paso Robles wine country, where they established LXV Wine in 2011. Together, they have embraced the cultural heritage that sets them apart in the wine world, allowing it to guide their vision, produce terroir-driven wines, and share their craft in unique ways. Their deeply-rooted passion for the interplay of global flavors and textures, which was culturally embedded through their Indian heritage, has defined the winery’s ethos and sensory philosophy with their innovative wine and spice pairings.
"It’s one thing to craft a wine. It’s another to shape a vision and to bring it to life with someone who shares it in their soul. This honor feels like a quiet yes from the universe that the path we chose, rooted in identity, ritual, and each other, was the right one,” said Neeta Mittal.
LXV wines are crafted by a team with Napa and Bordeaux pedigree, and the soul of Paso’s pioneering spirit, showcasing old-world craftsmanship and modern elegance. With fruit sourced from some of the region’s most revered vineyards and guided by sustainable practices, the wines reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence. The tasting experience stands apart from traditional wine tastings because it combines global spice blends with wine pairings to create a sensory exploration, appealing to both wine enthusiasts and those seeking new experiences.
"For me, the future is about shaping LXV into a benchmark for wines of precision and soul, built on disciplined vineyard practices, meticulous winemaking, and an ethos at the intersection of heritage, craft, and the cultivation of a living, resilient ecosystem,” remarked Kunal Mittal.
About Wine Enthusiast
Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiastmagazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.
About Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40
Every year, Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 list recognizes a diverse set of tastemakers who are bringing the drinks business into the future. The Future 40 was formerly known as the 40 Under 40. In 2022, Wine Enthusiast pivoted the list to the Future 40 to better represent the inclusion this feature was always meant to convey. There is no longer any age restriction for myriad reasons. The Future 40 honorees inspire innovation. Among them are winemakers, educators, brewers, sommeliers, viticulturalists, founders, conservationists, lawyers, and other professionals who find unique ways to open doors and build bridges in the industry. Wine Enthusiast is a media and commerce company that believes in making wine approachable for all and welcoming everyone to the wine lifestyle.
About LXV Wine
LXV Wine is a premium winery in Paso Robles, California, founded in 2011 by Neeta and Kunal Mittal. Celebrated for its award-winning Bordeaux-inspired blends and varietal wines, LXV sources fruit primarily from the Willow Creek AVA and crafts wines that express the region’s distinctive terroir through minimal-intervention, ecologically minded practices. In 2025, LXV was named to Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 list of tastemakers and innovators shaping the future of wine in America. Known for its curated wine-and-spice pairings, LXV offers guests an immersive exploration of the sensory connection between food and wine. Wines are available through a limited allocation club, curated sensory kits available online, and the downtown Paso Robles tasting room at 1306 Pine St., Suite B, Paso Robles, CA 93446. For reservations and more information, visit lxvwine.com.
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Contact:
Kunal Mittal
Proprietor, LXV Wine
805-779-0375
