The Prospect Sierra Madre Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared salmon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by artisanal winemaker Paul Lato, 'The Prospect' is a stunning expression of Pinot Noir sourced from the historic Sierra Madre Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. First planted in 1971, Sierra Madre is celebrated as one of the pioneering cool-climate sites in Santa Barbara County. The vineyard's sandy soils and constant exposure to chilly Pacific breezes and morning fog allow for an extended growing season, resulting in grapes with remarkable flavor concentration and vibrant natural acidity. Paul Lato's minimalist approach in the cellar coaxes out the site's signature ethereal perfume, silky texture, and complex layers of red berries, earth, and subtle spice, embodying his quest for elegance and emotional resonance in every bottle.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir