2018 Paul Lato Chardonnay It's All Good Talley Oliver's

Brought up in slightly more new oak (75%), the 2018 Chardonnay It's All Good Talley Oliver's Vineyard comes from the cooler Edna Valley, just south of San Luis Obispo. White peach, subtle pineapple, and spice notes all emerge from the glass, and it's a rich, layered, opulent Chardonnay that leans on its fruit and texture, yet stays balanced and elegant, with terrific freshness. A great California success story, Polish immigrant Paul Lato started as a cellar hand in a Santa Maria co-op/custom crush and has worked his way up to being one of the leading producers of artisanal, world class wines in California today. Lato fashions a bevy of wines (I would normally say too many, yet given the quality he’s able to achieve, the more the merrier) including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. These aren’t lightweight wines, yet they never lose their sense of balance and elegance. I always describe the wines as having a slightly Old World style, but with one foot planted firmly in California. As I hope the reviews show, his 2018s are incredible wines across the board.er Edna Valley, just south of San Luis Obispo. White peach, subtle pineapple, and spice notes all emerge from the glass, and it's a rich, layered, opulent Chardonnay that leans on its fruit and texture, yet stays balanced and elegant, with terrific freshness.