This is a small estate winery (founded in 1983 by Hal & Fiona Barnett) located on very steep hillsides with slopes up to 35%
if not longer
Southing was bottled with no fining and no filtration
the blue and black fruits are accompanied by warm baking spices and intense earth and tobacco tones
It's one heck of a steakhouse red to enjoy over the coming 2-4 years
Paul Lato 2023 "Lancelot" Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay This is a small estate97+ Points Limited new Pinot Noir from cult producer Paul Lato. Limited. 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "From granitic soils on the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands, the Paul Lato 2023 Pinot Noir Lancelot Pisoni Vineyard was aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. Deep ruby hued and semi opaque, it offers darker berries, crushed stone, graphite, and sappy floral nuances. Medium to full bodied, it has a focused, structured mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a