LATERAL
2011 Merlot
"Clone: 181"
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 195
Vintage: 2011
LATERAL
Merlot
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
As we evaluated the lots from the 2011 vintage prior to assemblage, this particular vineyard lot of Merlot stood out. It was so impressive, we chose to feature it on its own for Premiere Napa Valley.
This 100% Merlot displays bright fruit with plum, black olive, tobacco, toasted oak and minerality. The mouth is rich, but with a nice, vibrant acidity, and flavors of dark cherries, blackberries and mocha. Drink over the next 3-7 years.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.43000
- Single vineyard wine
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Chris Condos
Winemaker, LATERAL
Chris grew up in a large Greek family, His grandfathers made wine, his father sells wine, so naturally he thought that someone in the family should do both. After graduating with a Plant Ecology degree, Chris went on to study Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis. In 1995 he went to work for Pine Ridge Winery in Napa as their enologist, mainly making Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and, of course, Chenin Blanc. Currently Chris is a winemaking consultant for Kathryn Kennedy Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and recently started a new brand called Horse & Plow.
Country born: USA
Education: After graduating with a Plant Ecology degree, Chris went on to study Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Condos is renowned for his expertise in high quality, small batch
wines and his advocacy of Advanced Organics, cutting edge organic winemaking practices. For over fifteen
years, he has skillfully crafted Lateral, bringing out the greatest harmony possible from the traditional varietals.
Wine Spectrum
981 B Airway Ct.
Santa Rosa CA 95405
707-525-8466
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Winery Distribution
LATERAL is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.