2020 Paul Lato Syrah, "Cinematique", Larner Vineyard
"Medium ruby-purple, the 2020 Syrah Cinématique Larner Vineyard features intense scents of blackberry jam, powdered sugar, mint, black olives and ringing violet tones. Full-bodied yet light on its feet, the palate is seamless and powdery, with slowly blossoming flavor layers and a long, elegant finish. It comes from 22-year-old vines farmed by Michael Larner and was matured for 19 months in 40% new French oak. 109 cases were made." -Erin Brooks, 97WA
One of Santa Barbara County's most storied producers, for more than 2 decades Paul has been crafting some of most lavish and refined wines along the Central Coast. A master at coaxing all of the perfumed aromatics of his Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhône productions, his true talent lies in putting those genies back into the bottle on the palate, combining the decadence of the grape on the nose with the quiet power of site in the glass. A master.
