"Based on 100% Syrah with 5% whole clusters and aged 18 months in 80% new French oak, from one of the top sites in the Ballard Canyon AVA. Smoky red and black fruits, pepper, spicy wood, and spring flowers all give it a Guigal La Mouline-like sexiness, and it's full-bodied, with a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. Hats off to Lato for another absolutely sensational Syrah. It will shine for 10-15 years." — 100pts, Jeb Dunnuck