Paul Lato 2020 Pinot Noir “Seabiscuit” Zotovich Vineyard Santa Rita Hills*

This latest  Zotovich “Seabiscuit” bottling is by far one of Paul’s best efforts to date! I would say that it will rival his previously 96-97 point rated releases. As is the case with all of Paul’s wines, I get limited amounts of this great gem, so I can only remind you how great and limited they are!

Paul Lato Notes: “Located toward the center of Highway 246 on a gentle, even slope with northern exposure, Zotovich Vineyard has proven capable of making extraordinary wine with great aromatics and fine structure. Dark pleasant red, with rose, bing cherry, raspberry cake, and a hint of wood aromatics. It is mid-bodied, zesty and smooth on the texture with a bit of spice on the finish. The tannins are gentle but persistent and will allow this wine to age gracefully with time and will be ready to drink within a couple of years.”

This wine is very much an image of the great 2017 & 2018 vintages!

Jeb Dunnuck – 96  Points (20019):  “The 2019 Pinot Noir Seabiscuit Zotovich Vineyard comes from the Sta. Rita Hills and was brought up in 65% new French oak. It shows the spicy, savory, salty style of the appellation, yet all with restraint, and it’s the purity of fruit that leads, with gorgeous ripe raspberries, cherries, and mulberries all front and center. More medium-bodied, elegant, and impeccably balanced, it’s already impossible to resist yet has a good 7-8 years of prime drinking ahead of it.”