Paul Lato 2020 Chardonnay “It’s All Good” Talley’s Oliver Vineyard Edna Valley 94 Points

This is the “It’s All Good” fourth release from a special block on the Talley vineyard (San Luis Obispo). Growing in sandy clay loam in the Edna Valley, these30-year-old vines produce Chardonnay of great balance and complexity. Opening with youthful aromas of white peach, river rock, and almond flowers on the nose. Its lively, caressing palate is a seamless balance of crisp Fuji apple and salted caramel. With its smooth and refreshing finish, this Chardonnay will charm you into saying, “It’s all good…”  I’d say that 2020 is a mirror image of the previous releases

Vinous 94 Points: “The 2020 Chardonnay Talley Oliver’s Vineyard It’s All Good is a powerful, dense wine. Orange confit, tropical fruit, spice, marzipan, and a kiss of French oak are front and center. This is an especially dense, tropical Chardonnay endowed with serious concentration, but it all works so well.”