Kathryn Kennedy

Lateral California Red Bordeaux Blend

9.196 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
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Tobin Trevarthen

This was a 25 year wine that just delivered in spades. Perfumed nose. Decanted and evolved every 15 min. Delicious. 🙌

This was a 25 year wine that just delivered in spades. Perfumed nose. Decanted and evolved every 15 min. Delicious. 🙌

Aug 5th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A bottle I have been looking for in my storage for quite awhile and finally found last night. A little Bordeaux blend for after dinner conversation. Thought this wine would have been more evolved with nearly 10 years in bottle. Still very youthful. The texture round and silky, dark currants, loads of baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon clove and a dash of nutmeg. Mocha, chocolate, soft, understated, dark top soils and earth with fresh & withering dark florals. @PlateAndBottle

A bottle I have been looking for in my storage for quite awhile and finally found last night. A little Bordeaux blend for after dinner conversation. Thought this wine would have been more evolved with nearly 10 years in bottle. Still very youthful. The texture round and silky, dark currants, loads of baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon clove and a dash of nutmeg. Mocha, chocolate, soft, understated, dark top soils and earth with fresh & withering dark florals. @PlateAndBottle

May 13th, 2018
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.2

Deserves a proper decant. Heavily oaked, with loads of vanilla present. Currants and blackberries show after some air time. A really well done wine!

Deserves a proper decant. Heavily oaked, with loads of vanilla present. Currants and blackberries show after some air time. A really well done wine!

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2016
Daniel Hubbard

Little past the prime, elegant, but oak little too present.

Little past the prime, elegant, but oak little too present.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Chris Regina

27 years in and that's the appeal

27 years in and that's the appeal

May 24th, 2020
Michaela L Roberts

Was delicious!!

Was delicious!!

Jul 16th, 2018
Eric Ericson

Good, but a bit too subtle for my tastes.

Good, but a bit too subtle for my tastes.

Feb 2nd, 2017
Patrick Trovato

Perfect are on this with notes of black currant and a faint spice that paired beautifully with our Christmas dinner. Don't think green for this cab franc blend

Perfect are on this with notes of black currant and a faint spice that paired beautifully with our Christmas dinner. Don't think green for this cab franc blend

Dec 28th, 2016
Bill R
8.9

Mulberry, spicy vanilla. Espresso. Bright and balanced acid. Excellent mouth feel. Silky texture.

Mulberry, spicy vanilla. Espresso. Bright and balanced acid. Excellent mouth feel. Silky texture.

Dec 7th, 2016
Teresa S

Earthy nice tannins. Nice balance. Tobacco.

Earthy nice tannins. Nice balance. Tobacco.

Aug 27th, 2016