SIMI. SYNONYMOUS WITH SONOMA COUNTY:
When Giuseppe and Pietro Simi immigrated to Northern California, they settled in Sonoma County because it reminded them of their native Tuscany—where wine had been made for centuries. In 1876 they founded SIMI in Healdsburg, California. Today we’re still making wine from diverse Sonoma County grapes in the same stone cellar built in 1890.
VINEYARDS:
SIMI Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the best of Alexander Valley, where we sourced Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that offer blackberry and plum, soft, ripe tannins, and a bit of herb and spice for added interest. Alexander Valley was shaped by dramatic geological activity—from an ancient landslide that changed the course of the Russian River to earthquake upheavals that redistributed entire mountaintops. The region’s incredible diversity of soil types and microclimates produces wines with velvety textures and bright, luscious flavors. Fruit from the Central Coast and Central Valley round out this complex wine.
WINEMAKER NOTES:
SIMI Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is dark garnet in color with a ruby edge. Toasty oak frames and adds depth to fruit aromas of dark bramble and dried blueberry, leading into intriguing notes of exotic spices and roasted coffee. Lifted aromas of juniper and subtle violet add generosity, layers, and aromatic complexity to this wine. Dark fruit dominates the entry with jammy black cherry and dark plum followed by black licorice, cocoa, and toasty oak with a spicy, lifted mid-palate. A bit of peppery cassis leads the finish with some dried herb notes and grippy tannins. Our Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant, juicy, and incredibly food friendly and not a puzzle to pair with. It will bring out the best in grilled portobello mushrooms, steak, short ribs, beef and veggie burgers, and hard cheeses.