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2009 Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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ozziewine Likes this wine: 92 points
July 3, 2021 - Dang, went against my self-imposed rule of drinking all Syrah only on PnP. When I first tasted, yes it was a tad harsh but wildly interesting. And the nose was mind-boggling...fruity and aromatic.
After two hours of air the tannic bite was gone and it was super smooth, but overall it was less compelling than it was on opening.
Still, loved the notes of iron and pepper here along with really dark fruit.
The 2016 version of this is, so far, the best Syrah I've ever had. If you can, put that vintage in your collection.
All in all, this was really good, but, again, not consuming on PnP, dang. -
Broch6833 Likes this wine: 93 points
June 7, 2021 - Somehow, this manages to be both restrained and spectacular. Plenty of fruit on the nose and the palate. Surprising lack of heat. Moderate tannins provide structure and balance. Fruit lasts on the finish.
This is in a great spot now, but feels like it's got more time at this level, which is good, since I have another bottle. -
camben wrote:
August 22, 2020 - Day 1 it was big and showing too much oak
Day 2 glorious Syrah
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dougie Likes this wine: 94 points
July 26, 2019 - Much different than several years ago. Northern Rhône profiles. No jam or lush fruit. Very complex. Ready to go with a few years left. Wow!
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texaswinelover wrote:
March 14, 2016 - Similar to my last notes. Beautifully composed wine. Feminine and delightful. Dark fruit, earthy and no heat despite 15% etoh. Long long clean finish. Touch gamy and iron-y. Captivating aroma. Really enjoyed. Never faltered in more than 5 hours from opening to finishing the bottle. Sadly my last bottle.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/5/2015 (link)(Paul Lato, Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah Santa Maria Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Paul Lato Wines Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011) (link)(Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Block Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/28/2012 (link) 93 points(Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard) Very dark purple red violet color; aromatic, charcoal, tart black fruit, blueberry nose; complex, charcoal, tart black fruit, blueberry palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Paul Lato
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Il Padrino
- Vineyard Bien Nacido Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 90 (52%)
- Consumed 84 (48%)
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- ProducerPaul Lato
- VarietySyrah
- VineyardBien Nacido Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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