Matinee GSM
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.