This wine is absolutely gorgeous! Give it a 30 min rest in the glass. Bright ripe fruit nose. Silky mouthfeel, the perfectly ripe black and blue fruit comes forth, followed by intense minerality, soft yet grippy tannins leaving a slightly chalky mouthfeel. So elegant, such finesse. Graphite, black licorice, blueberry pie, baking spices, hint of mocha. Superb medium-long finish. It’s this experience that makes Dr Crane one of my favorite vineyards. Absolutely love this wine and this vineyard! — 6 months ago
Damn good — 16 days ago
Outstanding! A full-bodied blueberry and cassis bomb that explodes in your mouth. Fabulous bouquet and silky smooth with a long finish. — 4 months ago
Nose: more standard vegetal.
Palate: more plush. Blueberry blackberry spice. Delicious. Elegantly opulent.
Elite plush wine.
Long finish. — 6 months ago
Really smooth, spicy berry, long finish. Paired amazingly well with Chelsea’s beef loin. Long finish. Smith’s brought. — 8 months ago
One of the best wines and Cabernets in the tasting. Made by Sam Kaplan. 95-97 with 10 years of proper cellaring.
It is blended from the following sites; Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard, Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard, Weitz Vineyard, and Oakville Ranch Vineyard. Not inexpensive $300.
The name, Memento Mori, is taken from an ancient Latin philosophy that reminds us of our mortality and the inevitability of death. So, forgo patience, I guess?
WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 5 months ago
A decent Cab Sauv from the Estate Salvestrin specifically out of the Dr. Crane Vinyard in St. Helena, Napa. It’s composed of 83% Cab Sauv, 10% Merlot, and 7% Cab Sauv. It’s deep and intense of baked dark cherry on the nose, great texture on the palate and pretty silky mouthfeel. Tannins are structured and smooth. Great overall. It can age beautifully! — 8 months ago
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NY wine spectator event — 3 days ago