Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

@delectable This is their Barolo Cannubi, not the 1752.

Another producer visit I enjoyed. They opened many older library vintages that day for us.

This example rides the fence of older & more modern styles of Barolo.

Mid exaction & tannins. Shows some restrained brawn, roundness and elegance for such a young Barolo.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

First time having this producer. I think I liked it better than I would normally. It was a good change from Oregon Pinots previously.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 6 months ago

Scott Rapacki

9.3

2023 in Las Vegas, NBAA. Dinner with Helmuth — 2 years ago

with Adrienne and Phil

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. — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

They are the King’s of Champagne for a reason.

Beautiful mousse. Both yellow & white stone fruits, tropicals, lime & lemon zest/pulp, green & red apple, cream to whipped cream, ginger skin, grey volcanics-limestone minerals, white spice, taunt chalk, baguette crust, sea fossils/foam, white spring flowers, yellow lilies, excellent acidity, balance, structure, tension & elegance for days with a finish that ends balanced on fruit & minerality.

@Delmonico Steakhouse Las Vegas — 6 months ago

Donald Williams

9.6

What a way to wrap up our anniversary trip to Las Vegas! A wonderful vintage brut nature Cava in a delightful place: Firefly, a delightful tapas bar. And it’s half price Wednesday. — 3 years ago

with Bonnie

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I’ve recently had the 2018. This 2021 did not show as well. Perhaps, better with a bit more evolution as was the case with their 18. I would enjoy tasting this again in a few years. Think better things lie ahead.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025.
— 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Again decent and this was less extracted than I remember them.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 6 months ago

Robin Bundy

9.0

Not too dry. Full bodied. In Las Vegas at Hard Rock for a private event. — 2 years ago

Darrell

9.0

With Wayne, Nolan and my Dad in Las Vegas. Grilled Venison (harvested by Wayne in November 2022). Heirloom potatoes. Asparagus. Excellent dinner. — 3 years ago

with Wayne