Does anyone have any info on the Memento Mori Vanitas label? Has anyone tried it and can say how it compares to their flagship wine or to other wines at the $100 price point?
From what I can tell it’s a second label offered exclusively through Wally’s. Here is what the Wally’s site says:
Memento Mori’s latest new release, the 2017 Memento Mori Vanitas Cabernet Sauvignon, is a world exclusive that you will only find at Wally’s. Incorporating fruit from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Las Piedras vineyards as well as Weitz vineyard, Oakville Ranch and Vine Hill Ranch, there are only 55 cases of this rare bottling making this is one of Memento Mori’s most exclusive releases ever.
Was told that Wally’s loved it so much that they bought practically all of it. I’m guessing it was partially for both retail sales as well for their restaurants. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it! It’s all premium fruit and made the same way as their other wines!
For the price, I think it’s great. I had a 2017 a few months ago and thought it needed a bit more time, but regardless, Sam’s winemaking shines though. Really need to pick up a few of the 2018 next time I’m on the Westside.