Paul Lato

Matinee Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

9.243 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Brian S

Such good juice. Entry level blend by Lato.

Such good juice. Entry level blend by Lato.

Oct 1st, 2023
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I do like this Polish immigrant’s craft.

The blend of fruits are a broad spectrum of, sour, candied and floral, ruby, mid & dark, red fruits, dark, smooth spice, cinnamon stick, floral heaven & flat out elegance. The blue fruits in Paul’s wines are incredible.

Photos of, two of his Southern California vineyards, Paul Lato at a Matter of Taste during our 40 minute chat & their concrete fermentation eggs.

I do like this Polish immigrant’s craft.

The blend of fruits are a broad spectrum of, sour, candied and floral, ruby, mid & dark, red fruits, dark, smooth spice, cinnamon stick, floral heaven & flat out elegance. The blue fruits in Paul’s wines are incredible.

Photos of, two of his Southern California vineyards, Paul Lato at a Matter of Taste during our 40 minute chat & their concrete fermentation eggs.

Oct 24th, 2020
Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

9.1

cuvee from different vineyards, Paul's entry level PN, but the quality is super high; n: slightly veggie in the begginig, autumn leafs, stems, earthy then strawberries and cherries; p: nice texture, gentle flow.

cuvee from different vineyards, Paul's entry level PN, but the quality is super high; n: slightly veggie in the begginig, autumn leafs, stems, earthy then strawberries and cherries; p: nice texture, gentle flow.

Sep 23rd, 2017
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.7

Some nights a wine is just on the money. This is one of those nights. Great Pinot fruit , delicate balance. The real deal .

Some nights a wine is just on the money. This is one of those nights. Great Pinot fruit , delicate balance. The real deal .

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2014
Henrik Poulsen

14.3% alc.

14.3% alc.

Apr 24th, 2017
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.1

Have loved all of the Paul Lato wines.

Have loved all of the Paul Lato wines.

Feb 15th, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.4

Yes. The Matinee is awesome.

Yes. The Matinee is awesome.

Sep 28th, 2014
Bryan Kesting

The 2020’s from Paul Lato are very good.

The 2020’s from Paul Lato are very good.

Sep 2nd, 2023
Eddie Dukes

WOTN

WOTN

Sep 22nd, 2022
Norman Gennaro

I love Paul Lato

I love Paul Lato

Jun 20th, 2021