Sam Kaplan

Winemaker, Memento Mori

Since joining Memento Mori in 2010 as the founding winemaker, Sam Kaplan has leveraged his collective experience at Pine Ridge, ZD wines (6 years) and currently Arkenstone Vineyards (8 years) to produce world class cabernet sauvignon.

Country born: United States

Education: Bachelor of Arts Lewis and Clark College. Gary Andrus first mentor at Pine Ridge Winery.

Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years

Winemaking Philosophy:
Hands on while utilizing the latest technology in key winemaking processes to let the terroir of the fruit express itself to the fullest.