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. — 23 days 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

Tatyana Murashova

9.0

2013 vintage — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

The greenness of the Verd was good with guacamole. — 3 months ago

David Weir

9.0

Very good Chianti for the price. — 6 months ago

Alwyn Smith

9.5

This is a classic and great Napa cab. Well balanced. Enough wood and enough fruit. Enough tannin. Thanks for sharing it with us Pete. — 2 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.4

Unusual to be drinking a wine this young. Decanted 45min to begin. Nose somewhat muted, though dark fruit and oak are there. Inky purple. Great ripe black and blue fruit. Could still use more time in the air to blend together, but the minerality and earthiness is definitely there to match the fruit. Nice med-long finish. Decanting 2+ hours recommended. — 4 years ago

Vijay Parikh

9.3

Very umami goes well with white fish. Certainly very different from Brugundy — 5 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

John Tan

9.2

Bellyhappychef. Native varietal from northern Italy. Skin contact. Honey. Pear. — 3 years ago