2019 Kathryn Kennedy ‘Lateral’ Meritage

WSI93 13.3% alcohol! Lithe, elegant and very expressive. Medium body, fresh red berries, cherry dominant, with a round mouthfeel and a delicate sweetness. Very pleasant, this is the kind of bottle that can easily be finished at dinner and not feel like a major workout is needed the next day!
Estate Notes: Milk Chocolate covered cranberries, subtle spice and underbrush notes along with loamy earthy complexities.
Cool and silky entry with crowd pleasing gentle tannins and lively red fruit. Lingering notes of rusty farm equipment and super attractive rustic flavor points.
Lateral is an artisan wine, handmade by Chris Condos (Vinum Cellars and Horse & Plow) in concert with owner Marty Mathis. Condos is re- nowned for his expertise in small batch wines and his advocacy of Advanced Organics winemaking practices. For over twenty-five years, he has skill- fully crafted Lateral, bringing out the greatest possible synergy from these traditional varieties.

Over thirty years ago, with the wines of St. Emillion Bordeaux as inspiration, Marty Mathis set out to create a balanced, luxuri- ous blend from the finest grapes he could access. This pursuit has never wavered, leading him finally to select organic Napa Valley sources, including top level vine- yards from sub AVAs such as Carneros, Combsville and Yountville. Lateral has earned a cult following for being the finest Bordeaux-style blend at its price point. Now featuring certified organically grown grapes, this iconic brown and gold label is a master- ful expression of Merlot & Cabernet Franc.