Paul Lato

Lumière Larner Vineyard Grenache

9.128 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Branden Bidwell

Great wine. Just not 'Grenachie'.

Great wine. Just not 'Grenachie'.

May 1st, 2015
Michael Larner

Aromatics a bit like cherry cola, cinnamon, and a touch of tapenade. Light in color, but still has a deep mid palate and smooth finish.

Aromatics a bit like cherry cola, cinnamon, and a touch of tapenade. Light in color, but still has a deep mid palate and smooth finish.

May 8th, 2014
Michael Larner

Earth spices and slight pepper, dark color, and good licorice aromas of red and black. Soft tannins and medium finish.

Earth spices and slight pepper, dark color, and good licorice aromas of red and black. Soft tannins and medium finish.

May 8th, 2014
Michael Larner

Definitely a soft version of Grenache, has familiar aromas to Pinot Noir. Cherry, earth, and leather. Light in color, but great mid palate and long finish.

Definitely a soft version of Grenache, has familiar aromas to Pinot Noir. Cherry, earth, and leather. Light in color, but great mid palate and long finish.

May 8th, 2014
Richard Brand

Symmetrical wine, absolutely delicious!

Symmetrical wine, absolutely delicious!

Aug 3rd, 2020
Jim McCusker

Love Paul Lato’s wines. This is an elegant expression of grenache - a fantastic contrast to the more muscular wine that John Alban produces, which puts Manfred’s somewhere between. Bright aromatics even given its age, the wine gains a bit of weight as it sits in the glass. Layers of blue fruits on the palate with subdued acidity that keeps the wine moving through a great finish.

Love Paul Lato’s wines. This is an elegant expression of grenache - a fantastic contrast to the more muscular wine that John Alban produces, which puts Manfred’s somewhere between. Bright aromatics even given its age, the wine gains a bit of weight as it sits in the glass. Layers of blue fruits on the palate with subdued acidity that keeps the wine moving through a great finish.

May 26th, 2018
Richard Steinberg

Blind. I think I liked this more than the rest of the crowd. Very clean fruit profile and long mid palate mouthfeel and finish. I really like was he does with Grenache.

Blind. I think I liked this more than the rest of the crowd. Very clean fruit profile and long mid palate mouthfeel and finish. I really like was he does with Grenache.

Jun 14th, 2016
Steve Anderson

Gorgeous nose and color. Very smooth. Maybe just a touch of heat as it gets up to room temp. Drink this one cool.

Gorgeous nose and color. Very smooth. Maybe just a touch of heat as it gets up to room temp. Drink this one cool.

Sep 19th, 2015
Tara Feiman

Fab!

Fab!

Apr 13th, 2015
Richard Steinberg

Laser focused grew ache fruit. Great food wine. Young but fun.

Laser focused grew ache fruit. Great food wine. Young but fun.

Nov 16th, 2014