Paul Lato

The Contender Drum Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.225 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, 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
Roman Ochocki

No doubt. No hesitation. The best. Sensual wine. A raspberry, leather, chocolate. It's mild but the finish is spicy and long. I love it.

No doubt. No hesitation. The best. Sensual wine. A raspberry, leather, chocolate. It's mild but the finish is spicy and long. I love it.

Jan 5th, 2021
Bryan Kesting

The 2017 Drum Canyon is now called “C’est la Vie”. This was the least open of the Pinots.
Paul Lato was in town and I had the chance to spend some time with him and taste through several of his new releases. His wines are great across the board.

The 2017 Drum Canyon is now called “C’est la Vie”. This was the least open of the Pinots.
Paul Lato was in town and I had the chance to spend some time with him and taste through several of his new releases. His wines are great across the board.

Apr 8th, 2019
Steven K

Boy, what a nice wine!! 2014 young but already round and lush. Deep and lovely. Tasted (and bought) at "Taste of Santa Rita Hills" in Lompoc, generous pours of the region's best. For me, beat Sea Smokes Southing's butt! Kinda expensive at $80... But, what ever... 2014 vintage.

Boy, what a nice wine!! 2014 young but already round and lush. Deep and lovely. Tasted (and bought) at "Taste of Santa Rita Hills" in Lompoc, generous pours of the region's best. For me, beat Sea Smokes Southing's butt! Kinda expensive at $80... But, what ever... 2014 vintage.

Feb 12th, 2017
Pinotman /// Andreas

CA fruit some tartness should be good, raspberry, thrives to be Burgundian needs more time not really up my alley.

CA fruit some tartness should be good, raspberry, thrives to be Burgundian needs more time not really up my alley.

Oct 15th, 2016
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.1

Bob had this 2 years ago

Bob had this 2 years ago

Feb 25th, 2022
Nate Axline

Nate had this 5 years ago

Nate had this 5 years ago

Jan 12th, 2019
Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

9.4

Maciek had this 7 years ago

Maciek had this 7 years ago

Aug 27th, 2017
Nic Vascocu

Nic had this 9 years ago

Nic had this 9 years ago

Sep 22nd, 2015
Bryan Kesting

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Bryan had this a year ago

Feb 19th, 2023
Robert Rothfield

Robert had this 4 years ago

Robert had this 4 years ago

Mar 15th, 2020