Reviews & Ratings
2024 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon "The Flagship"
Winery: Memento Mori
Vintage: 2024
Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Flagship"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Napa Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $350
Cases produced: 1,000
KWG Score: 98 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Unbelievable/Fantastic (98)
Review date: September 26, 2026
Wine Review: This slightly hazy and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Memento Mori opens with a pencil lead and cassis bouquet with hints of oolong tea and black plum. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth and seamless. The flavor profile is a cassis and graphite blend with notes of black plum and cedar. We also detected hints of dark chocolate nibs. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and very dusty tannins are very lengthy. We would decant this wine in the near term for a very long time. Then we would pair it with a well-marbled ribeye. Enjoy - Ken & Stuart
Winemaker Notes: Sourced from six single-vineyard sites throughout Napa Valley, intense aromas of black cherry, black currant, and plum meld with baking spice, mocha, and a curl of licorice, unfurling into a plush palate of cassis and dark stone fruit. Additional layers of dried herb and subtle minerality continue to evolve with time in the glass, framed by ultra fine, fleecy tannins and a bright, well-balanced acidity that capture the richness of the vintage. Supple and inviting, the long finish brings this beautifully layered wine full circle. Generous enough to enjoy now, structured enough to reward patience for decades to come.
