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2018

Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard

Tasted 16 November 2020 Central Coast · Santa Maria Valley

Deep purple plum, black raspberry, blueberry, olive brine, roast beef, and licorice make for a compelling example of the varietal. There is a concentration here that is so balanced and subtle that it works flawlessly…

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2018

Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard

Central Coast · Santa Maria Valley

I decided to Coravin another sample over the past few months and I gotta say this is a compelling bottle of wine, especially once some slow O2 gets ahold of it and methodically injects a lovely sense…

Reviewed 5 September 2026
2018

Paul Lato Syrah Il Padrino Bien Nacido Vineyard

Central Coast · Santa Maria Valley

Salty charcuterie, olive, red and purple plum, river rock, and red and black cherry notes make for a cooler presentation of flavor. Meaty in style, but not overt or loud in its production and…

Reviewed 5 July 2026
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