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"The Hahn 2011 Pinot Noir comes out of the gate with aromas of fresh mixed berries and dark cherries leading to hints of lavender, violets and a touch of cassis. This is an exceptionally balanced wine with good acidity whose flavors are given structure by a light touch of caramelized oak. This versatile wine stands alone well but would be a perfect partner to a variety of fish, poultry or pasta dishes."

"It offers notes of black currants, licorice, cedar wood and spice. Drink it over the next several years." -Robert Parker

"This graceful Chardonnay opens with aromas of fresh-cut Honey Crisp apple, citrus, toasted vanilla bean and hints of poached Comice pear and lilac. The wine has a full entry with flavors of ripe apple and delicate oak notes. There is a nice balance to the acidity and minerality that enhances the freshness and elegance of this wine. The long finish is reminiscent of Nilla wafers with banana cream pudding."

"Simi 2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon follows up on its deep, dark garnet color with lifted, pretty aromas of clove, cinnamon, hints of cedar, mint chocolate, and toasty oak notes that beautifully frame dark fruit. Compelling flavors of cassis, blackberry, and plum along with black pepper, cedar, and clove keep this dark and somewhat brooding wine from being too serious. This medium-to full-bodied Alexander Valley Cabernet will bring out the best in roasted mushroom and wild nettle pesto pizza, or charcoal-grilled beef carpaccio with asiago-onion salad."

"Golden yellow. Aromas tangerine, apples, toasted oak and cloves. Flavors honeyed-pears, pineapple, crème brûlée."

"A festive bubbly, with floral cherry and lemon aromas and succulent cherry, red apple and spice flavors."

"Our 2011 Pinot Noir offers a beautiful nose reminiscent of cherries, cloves, and lavender. On the palate unfolds elegant flavors of raspberries and pomegranate with notes of sandalwood and a hint of minerals, creating a vivacious wine that is delicate in texture but intensely aromatic and flavorful. Delicious paired with mixed greens tossed with bleu cheese and bacon, barbecued chicken or mushroom risotto."