The Manga Girl Rose Of Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled salmon, charcuterie board, fresh goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Lato's 'The Manga Girl' Rosé of Pinot Noir is a delightful expression that showcases the winemaker's playful side and his deep appreciation for contemporary Japanese art and culture. The name itself conjures images of vibrant energy and youthful charm—characteristics that are mirrored beautifully inside the bottle. Sourced from meticulously farmed, cool-climate vineyards in Santa Barbara County, this rosé is crafted with the same obsessive attention to detail that Lato applies to his flagship red Pinot Noirs. By gently pressing the grapes, Lato coaxes out a delicate, pale salmon hue and captures the pure, high-toned red fruit aromatics of the varietal. The result is a sophisticated, dry rosé that balances refreshing, mouthwatering acidity with a surprisingly silky texture, embodying the signature elegance and purity of fruit that defines the estate.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2002 by Polish-born former Toronto sommelier Paul Lato, this boutique Central Coast winery emerged after early mentorship from Au Bon Climat's Jim Clendenen and encouragement from Bien Nacido's Bob Miller. Operating without estate acreage, Lato contracts premier, meticulously farmed plots across premier maritime-influenced cool-climate terroirs, spanning the Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Los Carneros. The viticultural philosophy focuses on rigorous yield restriction, physiological maturity, and sustainable management tailored block by block. In the cellar, Lato applies an intuitive, non-interventionist approach with small-lot fermentations, ambient yeast, and sensitive French oak aging to deliver exceptional textural tension, purity, and culinary balance. Celebrated white cuvées—including the Hyde Vineyard Goldberg Variations Chardonnay, Sierra Madre Kokoro Chardonnay, Le Bon Vivant, and O Sole Mio Sauvignon Blanc—stand alongside benchmark Pinot Noir and Syrah as some of California's most critically acclaimed, authentic, and seamless single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir