“At long last! The first of our three 2019 single-vineyard Cabernets is being released in one week ~ 2019 Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard and we hope you’ll SAVE THE DATE!
OCTOBER 5th, 2021 @ 10AM, PST “
Seems to have gotten amazing scores from regular people who’ve tried it. More approachable than 2018’s…universal amongst the 2019’s so far.
I’m surprised they haven’t gone up in price honestly. Hopeful they stay the same as the last few years. All three SVs are top tier. VHR, Dr Crane, and Las Piedras.
Also tasted the 18 a couple weeks ago and agree it was fantastic. In my side by side tastings across Napa, I actually preferred the ‘18 vintage to ‘19s — and that actually held true for the MM “Flagship” as well. I do believe the 19s will score higher, though, in many cases. Anyway, I’m excited to buy the 19 VHR.
That would be very appreciated. I’ve never tasted with them but know Lauren from her days at Acme. I had a 16 LPV recently that was just outstanding. Made me realize I need to buy more MM for sure.
Thanks for posting this - it was a great read, and I agree 100% among those I’ve tasted. Bruce’s VHR is probably the wine I’d drink the most often — best food wine IMO and most nuanced. I expect the Kinsman wine will be similar. I really liked the descriptor for MM of fun with a serious side. That’s exactly how I see it … MM is exactly what I want to drink when I want a more modern styled Napa cab — still complex and interested and not smacking me over the head with fruit and oak where I don’t actually want more than a glass of it.