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La Mekerra Knights Valley Cabernet Franc-Merlot Blend

9.427 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.5

Love this wine

Love this wine

Apr 24th, 2018
Mike R
9.6

Best cab franc in suck a long time - smiling so hard

Best cab franc in suck a long time - smiling so hard

Apr 24th, 2018
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.4

I’m a fan. This Cabernet Franc/Merlot Blend shows the kind of supple textures and depth that these two grapes possess. Lots of dark fruit with mocha-like finish.

I’m a fan. This Cabernet Franc/Merlot Blend shows the kind of supple textures and depth that these two grapes possess. Lots of dark fruit with mocha-like finish.

Apr 15th, 2018
Carl Fischer

51/49 Cab Franc/Merlot. Medium red in color, I'm hit with bell pepper and florals on the nose. Black cherries fill the mouth with a touch of spice and gripping tannins - which makes me think this has a long life ahead of it. Nice acidity too.

51/49 Cab Franc/Merlot. Medium red in color, I'm hit with bell pepper and florals on the nose. Black cherries fill the mouth with a touch of spice and gripping tannins - which makes me think this has a long life ahead of it. Nice acidity too.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Jeff Orlowski

Blueberries and coffee on nose. Full body, dry, smooth. Loaded with black and blue fruit.

Blueberries and coffee on nose. Full body, dry, smooth. Loaded with black and blue fruit.

Jul 29th, 2019
E & K G

51% cab franc, 49% merlot - the fire and fruit of the cab franc hits the palate early, then balanced out by the poise and silliness of the merlot. Would have loved to decant this properly. #wheninamerica #drinkamerican

51% cab franc, 49% merlot - the fire and fruit of the cab franc hits the palate early, then balanced out by the poise and silliness of the merlot. Would have loved to decant this properly. #wheninamerica #drinkamerican

Apr 13th, 2017
David Walser

Drinking the 11 on a cruise off the coast of Egypt. Tasting better with age over previous bottles. Expecting additional improvement with the next bottle

Drinking the 11 on a cruise off the coast of Egypt. Tasting better with age over previous bottles. Expecting additional improvement with the next bottle

Nov 23rd, 2016
Jason Jones

I always feel like somebody's watching me, but that's okay because this stuff is delicious. The cab franc character is on display - 51% CF, 49% Merlot

I always feel like somebody's watching me, but that's okay because this stuff is delicious. The cab franc character is on display - 51% CF, 49% Merlot

Jun 11th, 2016
Anderson Price

Softness from the merlot equals well balanced. Red plum. Reminds me why I love cab francs.

Softness from the merlot equals well balanced. Red plum. Reminds me why I love cab francs.

Mar 3rd, 2015
Ara Aslanian

Ara had this 6 years ago

Ara had this 6 years ago

May 30th, 2019