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Manage Subscriptions2016 Paul Lato Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
Community Tasting Notes 22
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Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 points
April 9, 2023 - Light tropical fruit notes mingle with balanced spice, baked bread and flowers from the field. One of the most under the radar wines out of California. Great juice.
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DonDon wrote: 97 points
March 21, 2023 - I last left a note on this wine in April 2020 - 3 years ago! That was my first of the case and this is my fifth. I’ve no idea how I will open the precious final bottle as this wine is an absolute treasure. Completely what I want from a Chardonnay - richness but in balance with the fruit and the acidity. This has massive length. Definitely not an aperitif wine - this needs a food pairing. I had this with lamb chops with roast cauliflower and a tomato and onion salad and it was prefect. I think this is a great match with grilled meats when you want a lighter pairing than a red wine. Need to buy more of this!
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Mbad77 wrote:
March 4, 2023 - Last bottle and nearly 3 years since the previous one. I wasn’t sure how these would age but it’s in a decent spot, almost calmed down.
I still get that savoury finish but more dry than bitter - good power and length. Not quite as opulent . Good -
kabert wrote: 94 points
February 18, 2023 - My first bottle of Paul Lato wine and definitely not the last. This reminded me of a single vineyard Kistler bottle, showing a hint of sweet butter to accompany the lemon, baked pear, and apple notes. Well balanced and delicious.
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Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 points
June 12, 2022 - Tropical fruit and spice notes from the well integrated oak delivers well balanced Chardonnay. Great depth and texture. Somewhat round but a light vein of acidity tries to enter the show at the end. Aromatically stimulating. This is consistently one of the best Chardonnays from the Central Coast. Good juice.
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By Jeb Dunnuck
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Paul Lato
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation le Souvenir
- Vineyard Sierra Madre Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 161 (45%)
- Consumed 193 (54%)
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- ProducerPaul Lato
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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