Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Filled in nearly every box on the checklist. Nice balance and acidity now with a correspondingly appropriate finish. Quintessential California chardonnay. 1.23.26. — 6 months ago

Chris Zitzman

9.3

A blend of Zinfandel, Grenache, Mataro (among others) combine to bring a deep, lush, and leggy ruby hue to what’s already a stunner as it’s just begun to breathe. It’s a full-bodied, rich wine without a doubt. The nose is pronounced and reveals oodles of macerated raspberries. The quick decant has really helped to soften the acidity and without a doubt has helped to reveal both the texture and depth. This is a big, bold wine that has received massive scores from top critics, but I feel I may be missing something here in the translation. While the depth of the wine is clear, it really required the steak we had with it in order to lighten the sheer intensity of the wine. It needed to be paired to unveil its complexity, at least to me. Could be the wine’s youth as the Old Hill Ranch will undoubtedly become more and more accessible with some bottle aging. The famed critic Antonio Galloni gave this wine a 98 point score, so who am I to argue with it. Could be this one just flew over my head. I’ll be happy to revisit this puppy in a decade though ;). — 8 months ago

with Beth

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. — a year ago

Scott Layne

9.4

Blackberry, cherry, spices, jalapeño, even smoky chipotle aromas — 4 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a delicious Petit Verdot from Napa Valley.

Tasty right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, chocolates, tobacco leaf, spices, tar, peppercorn, dark coffee, earth and licorice.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate.

Loved the nose here.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

93 points. — 5 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

40 years old! Still alive and kicking. Plums and cassis hanging on. Floral perfume. Kiss of Brett. — 6 years ago

with Chuck-Hou, Rose and 2 others

Gage Orion

9.2

Cherry, vanilla, black berry.. on sweeter end of a cab. I know there are finer wines out there, but cake bread has consistently been some of my favorite wine for years now. I always look forward to a package when it arrives! — 6 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.4

Nice California Chardonnay with layers of oak and vanilla. Cream and fruit. Great value under $25. — 9 months ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Tor is just a great wine. — a year ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.2

15.3% ABV Dark red color, legs, black & red fruit. Nice long finish. — 2 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.1

Typical vanilla, high abv, tons of jammy fruit CA zin. It’s fine for what it is. Super smooth. — 3 years ago

Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Wild cherry love! Sublime — 5 years ago

Chris Sowick

9.0

Excellent Pinot. Fruity tones with nice tannins. — 6 years ago

Matt Nason

9.5

Tag team, back again…. — 7 months ago

Brian S

8.9

Hard to beat for the price and all VHR fruit. — 8 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour the 2019 Old Hill Ranch pour a deep ruby color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mixed brambles, red flowers, black pepper and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This has been my favorite expression of Zinfandel from Once & Future. Drink now through 2039+.  — a year ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

First of all Kudos to Ant Hill love the wax seal over cork! Deep Ruby with aromas of dark Berry fruits with notes of herbs, citrus, floral and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry, tea, vanilla and herb tones, well balanced with acidity. Firm fine tannins on a long finish ending with fruit and floral herb character. Very nice! Will age well! — 3 years ago

Eric

9.2

Over the hill but better than expected. Great earth fruit. — 5 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. — 5 years ago

Justin

9.3

Loved it. Get more — 6 years ago