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Paul Lato

"Il Padrino" Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2021

Give this air. It is not pop and pour inho. Under rated since I did. Not even sure how this got pulled given the year. Mistake. — 2 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

How was the body? Über-light like the Pinots?
Norman Gennaro

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No but I wouldn’t call it traditional Syrah heavy. This was an mis-pull. Didn’t realize it was so young.

Paul Lato

"Seabiscuit" Zotovich Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Shay A
9.3

I’m between 92-93 here, but this definitely has upside. Followed over three days.

Very translucent ruby in the glass. Extremely floral on the nose alongside plenty of juicy red fruit (strawberries, raspberries) and savory herbal spices. If whole clusters were used, it was minimal, but this isn’t a brash new world Pinot with overpowering oak. It trends toward a faint kirsch and black tea finish. I always enjoy Lato’s SRH Pinots and this is a good one now and will be for a solid 5-7yrs.
— 5 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

He goes über-light. Not the easiest pinot to push/sell people on unless they are total cork dorks.

Paul Lato

Matinee Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021

Such good juice. Entry level blend by Lato. — 7 months ago

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Paul Lato

East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Shay A
9.4

I’m scoring as is today, but I really think this inches upward a bit over the next 5-7yrs.

This fell victim to curiosity (as well as a ‘21 Modus Operandi UV-Laguna Pinot). I’ve had a few of Lato’s entry and mid-level offerings, but this was my first Pisoni from them. Loved it.

Profile wise, this is similar to Dumol (not as big as Aubert, but not a lean style either). A very pretty down-the-middle style. While the aromatics here were lovely (honeysuckle, faint lemon cream, citrus and sweet baking spices), the texture of this wine was a standout. Sports much more depth than initially expected (yellow fruits, peach, apricot, pink cotton candy, limestone)…not quite a lees-y style, but close, while remaining elegant and light on its feet (good acidity). Oak is there but plays a supporting role. For being so young, this was a supremely balanced wine. I need to consider buying more.
— 3 months ago

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Bryan Kesting

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@Shay A Paul Lato makes great wines. Many of them drink well on the early side. Great notes.

Grottafumata

Lato Sud Nerello Mascalese 2018

Consistent notes. Always a pleasure. — 6 months ago

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Opolo Vineyards

Montagna-Mare Barbera Sangiovese

Dinner before Kyle’s wedding welcome drinks! — 7 months ago

Campo Al Mare

Bolgheri Rosso Red Blend 2020

Fragrant, deep purple color. Earthy scent. Medium body, light tannins on the finish. — 4 months ago

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Paul Lato

Duende Gold Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

paul lato 🇺🇸 pinot. duende… amazing!!!
👁️ light red, this is my reference how pinot should look like and there is no other grape matching this benchmark
👃 strong! strawberry, cherry, smoke
👅 cherry, chocolate, strawberry, oak, leather
perfect acidity, smooth, outstanding. nice, silky finish and dryness.
really piece of art!!!
— 5 months ago

Paul Lato

Space Cadet Syrah Grenache

A very alluring blend, still young. — 6 months ago

Paul Lato

Goldberg Variations" No.1 Chardonnay HYDE VINEYARD 2018

Still humming — 7 months ago

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