Matinee GSM
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and youthful energy are at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Lato's Matinee GSM is a masterful tribute to the classic southern Rhone blend, reimagined through the vibrant lens of Santa Barbara County's cool-climate terroir. The name Matinee playfully nods to Lato's cinematic theme, suggesting an approachable, early-show performance that is incredibly engaging without requiring decades of cellaring. Sourced from select, prestigious vineyards across the Central Coast, this blend combines the bright, red-fruit energy of Grenache, the savory depth and structure of Syrah, and the rustic, earthy spice of Mourvedre. Lato applies his signature gentle touch in the cellar, utilizing native yeast fermentation and aging in neutral and seasoned French oak to preserve the purity of fruit and the distinct maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean. The result is a wine of striking balance, silky texture, and immediate charm.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2002 by Polish-born former sommelier Paul Lato, Paul Lato Wines is an acclaimed boutique winery based in Santa Barbara County, California. Guided by an artisanal, hands-off winemaking philosophy that prioritizes terroir transparency and balance, Lato works with some of the Central Coast's most prestigious cool-climate vineyards, including Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills, and Larner. The winery has achieved international critical acclaim for its intensely aromatic, textured, and nuanced small-lot Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, and Chardonnay, which are celebrated for their pure fruit expression, structural precision, and distinctive poetic cuvée designations.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre