Festina Lente Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release, as it possesses the structure and depth to age gracefully.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, aged hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Paul Lato’s 'Festina Lente' Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful expression of Napa Valley, guided by the classical Latin adage meaning 'make haste slowly.' This philosophy perfectly mirrors Lato's patient, non-interventionist approach to winemaking, where nothing is rushed and every detail is meticulously tended to. Sourced from premier vineyard sites within Napa Valley, this wine showcases the classic power and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced beautifully by Lato's signature elegance, purity of fruit, and refined texture. The grapes undergo careful sorting and gentle fermentation before aging in select French oak barrels. The result is a sophisticated, multi-layered red wine that marries rich dark fruit characteristics with structured, velvety tannins and a seamless, lingering finish.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2002 by Polish-born sommelier Paul Lato, this artisanal winery is based in Santa Maria, California, within the heart of Santa Barbara County. Driven by a philosophy of minimal intervention and a quest for elegance and balance, Lato meticulously selects fruit from some of the Central Coast's most prestigious vineyards, including Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills, and Larner. The estate is highly acclaimed for its small-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Syrahs, which beautifully capture the unique maritime-influenced terroir of the region. With an unwavering focus on purity of fruit and texture, expressions like the Solomon Hills Pinot Noir Suerte and Larner Syrah Cinematique have earned the winery a reputation as one of California's premier boutique producers.