Paul Lato 2022 “East of Eden” Chardonnay – Pisoni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 97 Points

Paul Lato Notes: “Complex, beautiful, refined, perfumed. Vibrant flavors harmonize seamlessly with floral notes of linden and jasmine, and fruit aromas of lemon drop and apricot, held together by crushed stone minerality. An abundance of flavor condensed into a refined, yet powerful package, this wine will inspire you from beginning to end.”

Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points: “The 2022 Chardonnay East Of Eden Pisoni Vineyard comes from a great vineyard in the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands. Aged 16 months in 70% new French oak, its light gold hue is followed a stunning nose of ripe citrus, crushed stone, sea salt, and toasted spices. It’s rich, medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, focused mouthfeel, and a terrific sense of minerality on the finish. This is flat-out gorgeous, and while it’s not going to be the longest-lived Chardonnay out there (and that’s the vintage), this beauty is guaranteed to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 7-8 years..”