Community Tasting Notes 10

• Shay.Aldriedge Likes this wine: 94 points

  January 24, 2024 - I’m scoring as is today, but I really think this inches upward a bit over the next 5-7yrs.
  
  This fell victim to curiosity (as well as a ‘21 Modus Operandi UV-Laguna Pinot). I’ve had a few of Lato’s entry and mid-level offerings, but this was my first Pisoni from them. Loved it.
  
  Profile wise, this is similar to Dumol (not as big as Aubert, but not a lean style either). A very pretty down-the-middle style. While the aromatics here were lovely (honeysuckle, faint lemon cream, citrus and sweet baking spices), the texture of this wine was a standout. Sports much more depth than initially expected (yellow fruits, peach, apricot, pink cotton candy, limestone)…not quite a lees-y style, but close, while remaining elegant and light on its feet (good acidity). Oak is there but plays a supporting role. For being so young, this was a supremely balanced wine. I need to consider buying more.

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• Fiorano wrote: 91 points

  November 18, 2023 - Enjoyable and well made but a bit underwhelming. Not sure if it is already showing age, but it lacked intensity for a wine of this caliber.

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• oldwines Likes this wine: 95 points

  August 19, 2023 - Served at cellar temperature and warmed slightly from there as the bottle was drained. Light lemon yellow color with a tinge of green. Quite complex nose with florals, vanilla, lemongrass, white peach and light perfume. Good acidity (medium+). Only slightly creamy, if at all…is it partial malo or lees aging? Palate is quite seamless with the flavors just drifting from the attack through the finish. Long and elegant with a light texture but full flavors density. Lovely wine!

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• AP MD wrote:

  August 11, 2023 - Minerality and sea breeze on the nose. Stone fruit - peaches & apricot. Really great with roasted chicken. This is on the expensive side for what it is, but it is delicious nonetheless!

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• DonDon wrote: 94 points

  August 10, 2023 - Short note as had this a couple of weeks ago so catching up. Love Paul Lato and this was excellent. Great balance of fruit and acidity

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2019
• Type White
• Producer Paul Lato
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation East of Eden
• Vineyard Pisoni Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands

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• In Cellars 112 (60%)
• Consumed 75 (40%)

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