Rincon Vineyard Done & Done Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
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Paul Lato's 'Done & Done' Chardonnay is sourced from the historic Rincon Vineyard, located in the cool Arroyo Grande Valley of San Luis Obispo County. Originally planted by the pioneering Talley family, Rincon is celebrated for its unique soil composition, where calcareous clay on the hillsides meets sandy loam on the valley floor. This distinctive terroir, heavily influenced by maritime breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean, imparts a striking mineral tension and vibrant natural acidity to the grapes. Paul Lato, guided by his philosophy of minimal intervention, crafts this single-vineyard Chardonnay to achieve a harmonious balance between California's signature sun-kissed richness and a structured, Old World elegance. The playful name 'Done & Done' captures Lato's immediate realization of the vineyard's extraordinary potential upon his first visit. Fermented and aged in select French oak barrels, the wine showcases a texturally complex profile defined by stone fruits, citrus blossoms, and a distinct saline minerality.
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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.