2015 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 22 months in 100% new French oak. Its inky purple color is followed by a sweet unctuous, undeniably sexy wine that has tons of creme de cassis, toasted spice, graphite, and white chocolate. Gorgeously layered, pure and polished, it's a gorgeous wine to drink over the coming 15 years or more. These wines are made by Sam Kaplan (of Arkenstone), who’s been the consultant here since 2010. He’s turned out a brilliant 2015 Cabernet.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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A decadent blend of fruit from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Oakville Ranch and Weitz vineyards, aged 22 months in 100% new French oak, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon has a very deep purple-black color and gorgeous nose of exotic spices and incense notions—cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, fenugreek and sandalwood—with a cassis and plum preserves core, plus hints of cigar box and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is rich and opulent, with seductively velvety tannins and invigorating freshness, finishing very long with provocative earthy suggestions coming through.