2016 Paul Lato Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 93.6 points

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  4/9/2023 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 Points

  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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  3/21/2023 - DonDon wrote: 97 Points

  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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  3/4/2023 - Mbad77 wrote:

  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

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  2/18/2023 - kabert wrote: 94 Points

  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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  6/12/2022 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 Points

  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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