772 | Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon, California

"Complex and vibrant aromas of red plum, anise, cherry, violets, and tobacco accentuated by notes of black currant, dried herbs, toasted oak, and cocoa. Elegant and supple texture on the palate make the frame for generous flavors of sweet plum and dark cherry, with notes of vanilla and mocha. Silky tannins and well-integrated structure tie together and linger in the finish."

"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."

"The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is laced with sweet red berries, plums, flowers, mint and cloves. It is an attractive, medium-bodied wine to drink over the next decade plus, once the tannins begin to soften. Today the 2010 is a bit compact. The Artemis is made from both estate and purchased fruit."

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

"An impressive cab at this price. Full bodied, broad and powerful, with flavors of blackberry, currant and cedar. Some dusty oak is noticeable but not dominating, balanced by supple tannins, herbs and hints of vanilla. A no brainer for steak night!" - Barb Steadman, Binny's Des Plaines

"Aromas of blueberry jam, strawberry tart, boysenberries and a hint of teriyaki, with barrel notes of vanilla and cinnamon. The wine drinks of rich black cherries, red raspberries and juicy red plums with a touch of dried herbs. Medium in weight, the wine shows smooth tannins, flavorful fruit tones and rich berry extract that lingers on the palate."

"Fruit forward and full bodied, this Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is a great wine for making any meal a special occasion. Deep purple in the glass, this bold wine evokes intense dark fruit aromas of blueberries and blackberry jam. On the palate, gripping tannins frame flavors of black currant with hints of cedar and cherry cola. A touch of acidity lengthens this wines clean finish, making it a perfect complement to a juicy rib-eye or a grilled portabello mushroom sandwich."

Deep, rich crimson. Intense dark cherries, blackberries, chocolate, and black currant. Intense and silky blackberries, chocolate, mulberries, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Satisfying and lingering.