Larner Syrah Cinematique
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild boar ragu
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Hailing from the sandy soils of the Larner Vineyard in the Ballard Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara County, Paul Lato's 'Cinematique' Syrah is a liquid masterpiece that pays homage to the dramatic, sensory storytelling of classic cinema. The vineyard's unique terroir—characterized by wind-blown sand and a microclimate of warm days and cool, ocean-breeze-kissed nights—imparts a rare combination of intense concentration and vibrant acidity to the grapes. Meticulously crafted with minimal intervention and aged in select French oak barrels, this Syrah is celebrated for its deep, complex layers of dark fruit, savory cracked black pepper, and exquisite floral lift, reflecting Lato's signature pursuit of elegance and textural beauty.
🍾 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.