2022 Paul Lato Syrah, "Il Padrino" Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard
"The 2022 Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard is more elegant and mid-weight compared to the Larner Vineyard, offering a beautiful Côte Rôtie perfume of black raspberries, spring flowers, game, pepper, and even a kiss of bacon fat. With medium-bodied richness, a pure, elegant, seamless mouthfeel, soft tannins, and outstanding length, it's a joy to drink today yet should continue drinking fabulously well through 2032. It doesn't match the all-time greats of this cuvée, but it's a gorgeous Syrah nevertheless. (Drink between 2024-2032)" -Vinous, 94VM
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.
