2019 Paul Lato Sauvignon Blanc O Sole Mio Two Wolves

Leading off the whites from Lato, the 2019 O Sole Mio Two Wolves Vineyard offers up a light gold hue as well as a beautiful bouquet of spiced pineapple, honeyed citrus, lime, and white flowers. Beautifully balanced and medium-bodied, it has the classic Paul Lato purity of fruit and a great finish. 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.