2007 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Duende Gold Coast Vineyard
Market price
Buying options
Tasting notes
Bright red. Highly expressive aromas of red berries, incense, rose and underbrush; reminds me of a topnotch Morey-Saint-Denis. Pliant and gently sweet, offering incisive cherry and raspberry flavors and slow-building tannins. Very young but awfully promising, finishing with strong thrust and lingering spiciness.
Critic scores
Average Score
Robert Parker
Josh Raynolds
More reviews and scores
The most limited production Pinot Noir (just under 100 cases) is the 2007 Pinot Noir Duende from the Gold Coast Vineyard. Delicate cherry and berry fruit with hints of underbrush, forest floor, and spring flowers are followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered wine that displays pure blue and red berries, a textured mouthfeel, and a long finish. The color is medium to dark ruby with a hint of purple. This wine should drink well for 5-7 years. Small artisinal, handmade wines produced from tiny yields are the rule of thumb for the boutique producer Paul Lato. His is a great story of a Polish immigrant falling in love with California and its vineyards, and having the guts to produce his own wines at the Santa Maria co-op. These terrific wines are from a true artist, and they merit consumer attention and support. Tel. (805) 260-3210; Fax (805) 467-2505; www.paullatowines.com