Paul Lato 2022 “Stand By Me” Pinot Noir Drumm Canyon Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills – 97 Points

Paul Lato Notes: “The most fragrant and exuberant wine in the lineup, the 2022 “Stand by Me” opens with complex aromas of blueberry compote, black cherry, and jasmine. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and silky, with bright acidity and gentle tannins. The finish is long and complex, with a hint of minerality that adds depth and dimension. Reminiscent of Vosne-Romanée, Stand by Me has a perfect balance of weight, structure, elegance, and longevity.” 

Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points: “Darker cherries, black tea, leafy herbs, and sweet spice all emerge from the Paul Lato  Pinot Noir Stand By Me Drum Canyon Vineyard, a layered, medium-bodied Pinot Noir revealing a terrific underlying sense of minerality, a focused, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. It has an age-worthy, nicely structured, balanced style that will benefit from a year or two of bottle age and evolve gracefully through 2031+”