Matinee Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Lato's 'Matinee' Syrah is crafted as an inviting prelude to the winemaker's highly acclaimed single-vineyard masterpieces. Named 'Matinee' to evoke the accessible, early-day charm of an afternoon theater screening, this cuvée is designed to offer immediate pleasure and expressive fruit character while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship associated with the estate. Sourced from select cool-climate vineyards within Santa Barbara County, the fruit benefits from the region's unique transverse mountain ranges, which draw in maritime fog and chilly Pacific breezes. This slow-ripening environment allows the Syrah grapes to develop rich, complex flavors of dark berries, cracked black pepper, and savory herbs while preserving a vibrant spine of natural acidity. Through gentle handling and precise oak aging, Lato coaxes out a beautifully textured, plush, and harmonious cool-climate Syrah.
🍾 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
Syrah