2023 Paul Lato Le Souvenir Chardonnay | Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County California 750ml

Now in its 17th vintage, this Chardonnay comes from a cherished parcel of Wente Clone in Santa Maria, the site of my very first Chardonnay. It offers layered notes of Meyer lemon, Asian pear, and Red Delicious apple, complemented by a touch of vanilla and warm baking spices. Bright acidity balances the wine's depth, complexity, and richness, leading to a long, refined finish. | Paul Lato

...delivers Chassagne-Montrachet minerality and white flowers, with beautiful stone and citrus fruits. Medium-bodied, it has a vibrant, pure, focused mouthfeel and salty minerality on the finish. It's another incredibly classy, pure, seamless Chardonnay from Lato that does everything right. Drink 2025-2032. | 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com