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Philip Crane

Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Jason Gelman
9.1

My first opportunity to try Togni. A beautiful style. Rustic, pure, and well integrated. Enjoyed the fine tannins and fruit flavor. Delicate and high quality. — 5 days ago

Andrew, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

Myriad Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Khary Bizzell
9.5

Damn good — 2 months ago

McWilliam's

Mount Pleasant Philip Hermitage Shiraz 2018

David White
9.2

Old stalwart from Hunter valley
See earlier notes
Has new owner’s since 2019 and not buying current vintages until I know what the reviews are like, skeptical as got snapped up by private equity outfit
This is probably the last of the Mohicans — 6 months ago

Bob, Tom and 1 other liked this
Bob McDonald

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@David White David, at least Adrian Sparks is the Chief Winemaker and has been at Mount Pleasant for a while. I met Adrian at a lunch at Mount Pleasant some years ago when he was assistant to the then highly credentialed Jim Chatto who has moved on to his own venture in Tasmania. The terroir at Mount Pleasant is so established and excellent I’m sure it will always be very good and as I say, Adrian is chief winemaker.
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald Thank you for detail on Adrian Sparks. I’m sure you are right that it will be ok, I need to research their latest releases and find a good independent retailer, my local guy who specialised in individual vineyards was bought out by BWS 😩

Marchesi Mazzei

Philip Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Ted
8.9

Still holding on at 12 years of age. Cedar and cigar box. Dark fruit. Blueberry. — a month ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Juan, Rick and 11 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Bill Morgan
9.4

Big bold beautiful. Beckstoffer Crane wines are always excellent — 3 months ago

Steve and Paul liked this

Arrow & Branch

Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

John Malcolm
9.6

Outstanding! A full-bodied blueberry and cassis bomb that explodes in your mouth. Fabulous bouquet and silky smooth with a long finish. — 6 months ago

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Joe Flo
9.7

Excellent with great nose — 4 days ago

Jan and Joe liked this

Salvestrin

Three D Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Jake Hajer
9.3

Tobacco and black currants classy and elegant. Showed well amongst impressive wines. — a month ago

Bob liked this

Philip Lardot

der Graf Riesling 2020

Louis Martin
8.9

Dry, tart, not as sweet as most Rieslings, improved when allowed to breathe, paired well with teriyaki Salmon. — 4 months ago

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?

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 7 months ago

Shay, Joe and 7 others liked this