2023 Memento Mori "Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed December 2025Based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 22 months in new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard offers incredible aromatics of blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, and smoky iron and tobacco nuances. Full-bodied, it has a deep, pure, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a monster of a finish. The elegance, finesse, and purity here are off the charts. It's seamless, multi-dimensional, and flat-out awesome. There are roughly 150 cases produced. Drink 2025-2055.
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Professional Reviews
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Decanter
The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from Clone 6, showcases the precision and expertise of winemaker Sam Kaplan. Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, with toast levels ranging from medium to medium-plus, the wine opens with a distinctly red-fruited profile, offering candied red fruit and cinnamon spice alongside bright sagebrush and cassis, underpinned by strikingly high-toned mineral intensity. The palate is compact, bold, and expressive – unapologetically powerful yet exceptionally refined. Ultra-fine tannins lend a suave, polished texture, while the fruit profile leans slightly sweeter than Las Piedras, remaining beautifully balanced by tension and vibrant acidity. A poised, mineral-driven Cabernet with the structure and finesse to reward long-term cellaring. (JC)
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James Suckling
A balance of power, perfume and real depth, showing black and blue fruits layered with wet stones, graphite, cured meat, licorice and a savory, earthy nuance. The full-bodied palate has no hard edges, offering fine-tuned tannins, bright acidity and excellent tension and purity with a long, mouthwatering finish. Decades to go. Drink or hold. (RM)
Notes
The Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena traces its history to Dr. George Belden Crane’s original 1858 planting. Memento Mori’s vineyard-designated Cabernet draws on this historic Napa Valley site, now farmed by Beckstoffer Vineyards.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2016716 |