Memento Cellars

Memento Mori

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T
9.5

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?

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— 6 months ago

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Memento Mori

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Sophisticated bouquet! Oak and dark fruit with plentiful tannins. Superb wine that probably benefits from another 5-10 years in the cellar. My rating is on promise! — 2 years ago

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya 2014

Inspire Napa Valley Sat night event...walk around tasting, dinner, auction at Round Pound estate.

Over 30 participating Wineries:
Sreaming Eagle
Bryant Estate
Dalla Valle vineyard
Memento Mori
Staglin Family
Vine Hill Ranch
Keplinger wines
Chappellet
TOR wines
Etc.
— 2 years ago

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Quite a night!
Tom Garland

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@David T A very fun night/weekend with great wines. But, more importantly, a terrific annual event to help raise money for Alzheimer research.
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Twice as nice when you can enjoy such wines while simultaneously raising money to fight a horrific condition.

Lewis Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Somm David T
9.3

A decently made 22 Cabernet. To be fair, it was a hard follow after the Memento Mori.

Drinks reasonable well now but I would drink it no later than 2032.

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— 6 months ago

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Seresin

Memento Riesling 2021

Pyszne różowe z pinot noir. W nosie poza truskawką nuty ziemiste, grzyby. Bardzo fajnie zrównoważona kwasowość — a year ago

Memento Mori

Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

WOW! beautiful nose that is hard to give up in favor of a taste!! Tobacco, tar, charchol and very dark fruit. This wine has a lot of life in the cellar. — 2 years ago

Ondine Chattan

Mendocino Memento RED BLEND 2019

Smooth, full bodied, excellent blend — 4 years ago

Trump Winery

Monticello Sparkling Rosé Blend 2018

This wine pours up in a pretty salmon color, with bubbles galore. The foam settles quickly, leaving a frizzante beverage. The nose has strawberries, a touch of earth, and a toasty element. In the mouth, it’s fairly rich and creamy, aside from the decent acidity. It finishes long and tart, with a raspberry note as a memento.
— 6 months ago

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The name on the label makes this a nonstarter for me.

Memento Mori

Vine Hill Ranch CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017

Nice but not monumental bouquet. Cedar, toasted oak, dark red fruit with very fine and well integrated tannins. — 2 years ago

Giuseppe Olivi

Memento Sangiovese Blend 2009

Mushrooms, Leather, very dry… — 4 years ago