Reviews

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Comparative side-by-side tasting of the Memento Mori 2016 Crane SVD, the 2016 LPV SVD, and the 2016 blend. There were two samples of each wine: One of each that had been opened since yesterday, and…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras

Black core fruit, with some black currant, blue river rock, scorched earth, and purple plum skin. A good deal of energy and verve for a 2014, and much more compelling than the standard 2014 MM. From…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

A month ago I gave this a shot via Coravin and found it to be overly restrained, especially after some open air in the glass. I was (and am still to this day) not exactly sure of the root cause of…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Barrel sample. This is the flagship blend from Crane, LPV, Weitz, and Oakville. Sporting a gorgeous mouthfeel, with the perfect balance of concentration and weight distribution on the palate, this…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Barrel sample. Explosive notes of blackberry, blueberry, dark soil/earth, black cherry syrup, baking spices, crushed flowers, and wet cedar. Some subtle chocolate notes on the back end. Much more…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras

Barrel sample. A stunning example of LPV, and the best MM wine I've had. Concentrated and powerful, while simultaneously perfectly balanced and seamless. Shows a great personality, with swirling…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Previous notes from September apply, though I will say that I found it to start shutting down after about 30+ minutes of air. Mid-palate started to show a more linear display, with only the attack on…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Black and red fruit; some spice and sweet cassis as well. Deeply pitched and kicking out much more drive when compared to the 2014. The 2015 wrapped around the palate nicely, especially on the front…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Round and accessible with no hard edges. Some nice red and black (and hints of blue) fruit. Black cherry and cacao nibs dominated, with some vanilla alcohol, cedar, and earth on the back end.

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Previous notes apply, except that I bumped this up a couple of points because it showed absolutely beautifully this go-around. A totally compelling and captivating bottle of wine, especially after…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

On initial PnP, this was singing beautifully. Notes of dark plum, red and black currant, brambly blackberry, and some asphalt/minerality. This started off tasting a little like a wild mountain fruit…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Inebriari In Vitae

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

At a private tasting alongside the 2011 Memento Mori Cabernet. The 2012 far overshadowed the 2011 in terms of immediate pleasure. Though the 2011 was a complete and "fine" wine, it came across overly…