Elegant and oh so classic Bordeaux wine showing its 49% Cabernet Franc influence through gorgeous cigar leaf and mature herbal shadings… distinctly Napa Valley, in character but not in a masculine way; ideal food wine allying its potential as a cellar candidate.
The initial aromas are of shaved chocolate and juicy red cherries presented in a completely controlled and balance package. Luxurious hints of chocolate sundae with vanilla and caramel sauce. Super attractive!!
The entry is cool feeling with lightness on the tongue projecting an abundance of freshness without ever being tart. Medium soft tannins make for a very long finish echoing woody and dried fruit characters…
2021 is a beautiful vintage . Certainly enjoyable now with your dinner but be sure to put several bottles deeper in your cellar where it will eventually emerge as a classic Bordeaux / Claret from Napa Valley.
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For Marty Mathis, veteran winemaker at Kathryn Kennedy Winery, Lateral has been a continual pursuit of quality. Over twenty years ago, with the fine wines of St. Emillion Bordeaux as his inspiration, Mathis set out to create a balanced, luxurious blend from the finest grapes he could access.
Lateral is an artisan wine, handmade by Chris Condos in concert with owner Marty Mathis. Condos is renowned for his expertise in high quality, small batch wines and his advocacy of Advanced Organics winemaking practices. For over twenty-five years, he has skillfully crafted Lateral, bringing out the greatest possible synergy from these traditional varieties.