2019 | Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Chardonnay | Santa Maria Valley Giuseppe Cortese dry and smooth

dry and smooth

Would be delicious as an aperitif or even with a fine fish like bass or with pan-fried foie gras

crisp but ripe pears

it easily has another two or more decades ahead

candied citrus peel and fresh pastry

2019 | Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Chardonnay | Santa Maria Valley Giuseppe Cortese dry and smoothThe 2019 Chardonnay Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard just about jumps out of the glass with its orchard and citrus fruits, spice, and rocky, mineral, marine like aromas and flavors. Coming from a site outside of Santa Maria, it's medium to full bodied, has wonderful purity and precision, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's unquestionably up with the top Chardonnay in the vintage and will keep for 5 7 years, although I see no need to delay