Paul Lato 2020 Pinot Noir “Magic Moment” Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley MAGNUM 95 Points

This stunning Paul Lato Hyde Vineyard offers up a basket full of aromas that jump out of the glass. The wine is loaded with tons of dark red fruit, spices, a hint of mixed herbs, and licorice. This bold, lush youngster is loaded with class and pedigree and tons of generous fruit that is balanced with the right touch of acidity. The lush flavors of this remarkable wine lead smoothly into a textured, silky finish.

Lisa Perotti-Brown (formerly with Robert Parker) 95 Points: “ Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2020 Pinot Noir Magic Moments Hyde Vineyard cascades out of the glass with fragrant scents of cherry pie, fresh raspberries, and black cherries, plus nuances of lavender, mossy bark, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate has a solid frame of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the tightly wound red and black berry layers, finishing long and mineral-laced..”

Paul Lato Notes: “Layers of blueberry, spicy cherry, and pomegranate showcase this wine’s beautiful balance between concentration and complexity. The palate is lush and velvety, with supple tannins adding silkiness to flavors of bing cherry, plum, and vanilla spice. On the finish, the core of red fruit continues with fresh acidity and dense texture, indicating it to be one of our most ageable wines.”