Crafted in the rolling hills of Sonoma County, SIMI Cabernet Sauvignon is the fruit of nearly 150 years of winemaking legacy blended into modern precision. Founded by Italian brothers in the 19th century, SIMI has grown into a benchmark for California Cabernet, one that balances coastal freshness with concentrated fruit, history with consistency.

SIMI Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 75 cl
Brand: SIMI Winery | Category: Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County AVA) | ABV: ~13.5% | Origin: Sonoma County, California, USA | Vol: 75 cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deep and inviting, ripe blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry with accents of cedar, tobacco leaf, and violet petals. Subtle layers of vanilla and toasted oak add richness.
Palate: Bold yet balanced, structured bramble fruit leads into chocolate, dried blueberry, and spice. The tannins are smooth and integrated, with fine-grained texture and a polished mid-palate.
Finish: Long and composed, lingering notes of berry compote, cedar spice, and a faint licorice echo, wrapped in a silky coat that invites another sip.

Production Details:
Aged for over a year in a blend of French and American oak, this Cabernet is thoughtfully crafted to layer in flavor while maintaining varietal clarity. A small portion of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Sirah may be added to the blend to add depth and soft nuance, all in service of creating a wine that’s robust without over-extracting.

Perfect For:
Special dinners with grilled ribeye, filet mignon, or gourmet burgers. Also ideal for marking milestones or hosting friends, it’s generous and elegant, yet approachable enough to always feel right.

Expert Notes:
Celebrated among critics and consumers alike, SIMI’s Sonoma Cabernet delivers true varietal depth without sacrificing harmony. It consistently earns praise for its confident structure, flavorful balance, and classy execution at a solid value.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Rich and full, but the tannins glide, felt like sipping silk.”
🗣️ “Fruit, spice, structure, all in a bottle that never feels heavy.”
🗣️ “The perfect crowd-friendly Cabernet. Always earns compliments.”

Interesting Fact:
SIMI is one of Sonoma’s oldest continuously operating wineries, founded in 1876 by Sicilian brothers, the brand carried itself through Prohibition and emerged as a symbol of enduring California craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve at 16–18 °C in a large Bordeaux glass to give space for aromatics and structure. Let it uncork and breathe for at least 20–30 minutes to soften and reveal more complexity. Ideal with charred meats, mushrooms, or aged cheeses.

Winery Background:
SIMI Winery, based in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, is grounded in history while driven by refinement. From its Italian roots to modern cellar science, they focus on translating Sonoma’s terroir into well structured, expressive wines. Their Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies this mission, polished, bold, and rooted in story.