Lateral Wine

Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.15 ratings

-no pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

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

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Marty Mathis (Kathryn Kennedy) pulled out some great wines for us- this 2018 Cab Franc had a deep purple color. Aromas of bright berry flavors, sweet oak and baking spices. Well balanced with berry compote and pencil shavings on the palate.

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectrum Rating

🍇67% Merlot, 33% Cab Franc

Marty Mathis (Kathryn Kennedy) pulled out some great wines for us- this 2018 Cab Franc had a deep purple color. Aromas of bright berry flavors, sweet oak and baking spices. Well balanced with berry compote and pencil shavings on the palate.

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectrum Rating

🍇67% Merlot, 33% Cab Franc

Nov 13th, 2025

Amit Srivastava

9.0

Really good ... Big, dry, spicy just the way I imagined !

Really good ... Big, dry, spicy just the way I imagined !

May 19th, 2018

8.9

Super-velvet richness and plush tannins. Dry blackberry and earth on the nose, a bit of alcohol on the finish. Very tasty.

Super-velvet richness and plush tannins. Dry blackberry and earth on the nose, a bit of alcohol on the finish. Very tasty.

Jul 12th, 2017

9.0

Paul had this 8 years ago

Paul had this 8 years ago

Sep 24th, 2017

9.2

Haley had this 9 years ago

Haley had this 9 years ago

Apr 10th, 2017