Paul Lato
"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards
Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.
Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!
Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!
1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2013
Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.
Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.
Oct 11th, 2016
Is in a weird phase from having just tried it a few months ago...rich apple fruit has given way to tart citrus, and showing more vanilla than before...strange?
Is in a weird phase from having just tried it a few months ago...rich apple fruit has given way to tart citrus, and showing more vanilla than before...strange?
Dec 3rd, 2013
Rich but well balanced with a long, lingering pleasantly nutty character.
Rich but well balanced with a long, lingering pleasantly nutty character.
May 22nd, 2015
Wente clone Chardonnay. Golden and barely hitting its stride. Deep grapefruit flavored underpin this gorgeous wine.
Wente clone Chardonnay. Golden and barely hitting its stride. Deep grapefruit flavored underpin this gorgeous wine.
Mar 16th, 2015