Norman

9.0

Kaze no Mori (“Wind in the Forest”)
• Brewery: Yucho Shuzo, Nara
• Style: Nama (unpasteurized), often Junmai or Junmai Ginjo
• Profile: Kaze no Mori is famous for being zippy, effervescent, and youthful. Expect a lightly sparkling sensation (微発泡), juicy fruit (pear, muscat grape), and bright acidity. Always unpasteurized, so it shows a raw, lively character. Was pretty sweet for me but a nice sake. — a month ago

David Weir

9.0

Very good Chianti for the price. — 10 months ago

Martijn

9.3

With one M shy in the back and the other M writing this we have to be honest. This is a well made super tuscan from Chianti. Cab S, Merlot and PV. Some 5000 bottles made. All the typical characteristics present. Bonus for the name! M and M — 2 years ago

Steve Rura

9.3

Stunningly good and a bit underrated on this app. I snagged 3 bottles from MCF Rare Wine since this will no longer be distributed in NYC :( Very Chianti Classico and very rich on the nose. Dark fruits transition to bright, juicy, ripe cherry. Minerals and dried herbs on a veeerrry long finish. Really delicious and an honest, no fuss expression of Sangiovese. 14% abv, organic. I’ll have to resist opening the last 2 bottles. — 3 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

The greenness of the Verd was good with guacamole. — 7 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.6

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

Sagee Aran

9.1

The Riserva.
Very tasty.
Good brick red color, good nose, balanced palate. — 2 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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?

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 5 months ago

Vijay Parikh

9.3

Very umami goes well with white fish. Certainly very different from Brugundy — 9 months ago

Scott Kahn

9.6

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