2019 | Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Chardonnay | Santa Maria Valley Conasbrancas morphing into a stylish wine

morphing into a stylish wine with richness and longevity

Medium ruby red in color with lovely notes of dried cranberries

The texture has the tannic structure that Ribolla is known for

It should have 10-15 years of longevity

its persistent

2019 | Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Chardonnay | Santa Maria Valley Conasbrancas morphing into a stylish wineThe 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