“le Souvenir” by Paul LatoSierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay

Name: le Souvenir by Paul Lato | Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 / 750 ml.
SKU: 43283

2014 / 750 ml. | Item #: 43283

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White Wine

Primary Grape: Chardonnay | All Grapes: Chardonnay

United States | California | Central Coast | Santa Maria Valley

From the Producer

White flower, wet stone, and hints of tropical fruit arise on the nose of this classic Chardonnay, which comes from 20 year old Wente clone vines. The lithe acidity is seamless as it cuts through the entire palate, right through a finish of fresh vanilla

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Product Info & Critical Acclaim

Wine Type: Table Wine

Color: White

Primary Grape: Chardonnay

Country: United States

Region: California

District: Central Coast

Appellation/Location: Santa Maria Valley

Vintage: 2014

Bottle Size: 750 ml.

Proof/ABV: 14.1%

Critical Acclaim

RP96 Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 30th Aug 2016

"Made all from the Wente clone, the 2014 Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard saw more new oak than most of the releases and spent 14 months in 70% new barrels. Paul has a two-acre parcel in this site, which is located in the Santa Maria Valley, and he first started working with fruit from this site in 2007. This 2014 is medium-bodied, ultra-fine and utterly seamless on the palate, with textbook notes of buttered apples, stone fruits, white flowers and hints of minerality. Every speck of new oak has been completely absorbed by this sensational Chardonnay, and it should drink gorgeously for 5–7 years. I don’t have any experience with aged examples of this cuvee, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep for longer either." (96 pts.)

VN94 Vinous Sep 2016

"The 2014 Chardonnay Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard is the brightest and most finely cut of Paul Lato’s Chardonnays. Lemon peel, white flowers, slate, white pepper and new French oak are pushed forward. The tense style of the site comes through, but the French oak is at the limit for what the wine’s mid-weight structure can handle." (94 pts.)

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Where It's From

California

When it comes to US wine production, California is King. California wines account for almost 90% of all wines produced in the United States each year, and is home to the most celebrated vineyards and producers in the country. California is probably best known for its world-famous Cabernets and Chardonnays, many of which hail from its two most-acclaimed AVAs, Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Other prominent grapes used in California wines include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Zinfandel (which California made popular).

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United States

The United States now ranks fourth in the world in wine production behind, France, Italy, and Spain. While about 90% of that wine is produced in California, other states like Oregon, New York, and Washington are establishing themselves as prime spots for wine production, as well. Just about any variety of wine can be found in production somewhere in the United States.

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SKU	43283
Product Type	Wine
Alternate Name	“le Souvenir” by Paul Lato
Country	United States
Region	California
District	Central Coast
Product Location - Location-Appellation	Santa Maria Valley
Package Size	750 ml.
Packaging - Non-Standard and Special	N/A
Proof/Alcohol by Volume	14.1%
Brand	Paul Lato
Brand URL	N/A
Bottles per Case	12
Spirit/Port Style	N/A
Vintage	2014
Bin Location	N/A
Critical Acclaim	N/A
Premier Pick	No
Awards and Accolades	N/A
Awards Description	N/A
Spec. Designation	N/A
Organic Description	N/A
Wine Type	Table Wine
Wine - Color	White
Grape(s)	Chardonnay
Primary Grape	Chardonnay
Body	N/A
Finish	N/A
Food Pairing	N/A
Occasion Pairing	N/A
Dollar Sale (Y/N)	No
Sweetness Scale	N/A

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