Wine detail

Memento Mori

Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard

Napa Valley

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2033-2050

Where it is, October 2026

Too Young: holding until the full drinking arc opens in 2030.

Begin opening this bottle in 2030; its peak window runs from 2033 through 2050.

The ‘23 Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard.

Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · too young, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2030-2058Peak window 2033-2050

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2023 vintage

Memento Mori's 2023 Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

About Memento Mori

Memento Mori's Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Dry-aged ribeye

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Grilled lamb chops

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023?

Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 taste like?

Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2030-2058. Within that arc, the peak window is 2033-2050. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Memento Mori Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard 2023?

Pair this wine with Dry-aged ribeye; Braised short ribs; or Grilled lamb chops.