Classic, mature California Cabernet nose of cedar, cassis, and black cherry. Palate is medium thin in body, with bright acidity. The black cherry fruit is slightly maderized, with mild spice. Finishes gracefully with eucalyptus freshness, though lacking backbone. It was a little tight with a few wood tannins noticeable after opening, but they quickly dissipated with air. This was an enjoyable bottle, even if a few years past peak.
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We served tonight with leg of lamb and two other bottles of wine. I opened the bottle at 5:30 pm with my friend coming at 6 pm for dinner etc. The colour was identical or dark purple to a young Cal Cab we had with it. The wine initially tasted like it came from Rhone with earthy smells and spicy flavours. It was ok but seemed wierd. Time went on it changed. It took three hours but when it was ready wow. It was translucent,in balance and elegant. The fruit was not beaten up by the oak and we thought it was great. I must reinforce that it took three hours of decanting to get into the groove and stayed this way when I closed the bottle a couple of hours later. It is a lovely wine, I suspect has many year of life ahead. I have two more bottles and will keep one til 2020.
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Respectable Simi Reserve showing some signs of age and decline with musky, herbal scents and a dark red hue. An earthy framed Cabernet with notes of black licorice, dried sage and red crushed flowers. Tannins are chewy, and have some rough edges about them. The second night the tannins were a little more tame, with a finish that was highlighted by suave leather and cigar box. Drink now into 2012 - 96 Cabernet horizontal.
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Nose of spice and unusual for cab. Tannins gone and wine is very soft. Small amount of residual cherry on palate. Low on finish. May have waited too long. Tasted twice in last week with consistent opinion.
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We had this with Christmas dinner to celebrate the power coming back on and it was everything we hoped for - lots of chocolate, soft tannins and a little spice and smoke.
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7/05 concentrated fruit blackberry black cherry plum currant balanced w/ a choco late finish - medium bodied - transluscent - but surprisingly full-bodied taste. 06/06 Re-tasted with same notes. 6/08 Re-tasted same notes. 91 pts.
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Terrific cab. Big floral and fruit nose that bursts from the glass, and the flavor followed suit after 30 minutes of decanting. Smooth tannins and solid backbone. This wine is drinking very well, although it still has a number of years left.
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I don't think this bottle will get much better. Tannins are nice and resolved at this point. Not much coming through on the nose, a little bell pepper and some brocholi. Nice pepper and spice coming through on the palate, with hints of bright red cherry. A bit too much oak still for my tastes.
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5/11/2019 - RAD2626 wrote: 89 Points
Very pleasant surprise. Had low expectations. Chocolate and cedar box. Some dark fruit still present. Good legs, nose and finish.
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4/29/2014 - Robert Pavlovich wrote:
Nice and mature. Mature berry flavors, and some dying oak tannins. Time to drink.
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4/13/2014 - Robert Pavlovich wrote:
Classic, mature California Cabernet nose of cedar, cassis, and black cherry. Palate is medium thin in body, with bright acidity. The black cherry fruit is slightly maderized, with mild spice. Finishes gracefully with eucalyptus freshness, though lacking backbone. It was a little tight with a few wood tannins noticeable after opening, but they quickly dissipated with air. This was an enjoyable bottle, even if a few years past peak.
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10/10/2012 - cakebread88 wrote: 94 Points
We served tonight with leg of lamb and two other bottles of wine. I opened the bottle at 5:30 pm with my friend coming at 6 pm for dinner etc. The colour was identical or dark purple to a young Cal Cab we had with it. The wine initially tasted like it came from Rhone with earthy smells and spicy flavours. It was ok but seemed wierd. Time went on it changed. It took three hours but when it was ready wow. It was translucent,in balance and elegant. The fruit was not beaten up by the oak and we thought it was great. I must reinforce that it took three hours of decanting to get into the groove and stayed this way when I closed the bottle a couple of hours later. It is a lovely wine, I suspect has many year of life ahead. I have two more bottles and will keep one til 2020.
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6/25/2011 - wine maestro wrote: 88 Points
Respectable Simi Reserve showing some signs of age and decline with musky, herbal
scents and a dark red hue. An earthy framed Cabernet with notes of black licorice,
dried sage and red crushed flowers. Tannins are chewy, and have some rough edges
about them. The second night the tannins were a little more tame, with a finish that
was highlighted by suave leather and cigar box. Drink now into 2012 - 96 Cabernet
horizontal.
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6/4/2009 - KSWinegeek wrote: 87 Points
Nose of spice and unusual for cab. Tannins gone and wine is very soft. Small amount of residual cherry on palate. Low on finish. May have waited too long. Tasted twice in last week with consistent opinion.
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5/24/2009 - ikiesewetter wrote: flawed
Corked
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3/30/2009 - yotaiwan wrote: 92 Points
still taste young, with a hint of ink and soft tannins, smooth and soft.
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12/26/2008 - dancehallone wrote:
We had this with Christmas dinner to celebrate the power coming back on and it was everything we hoped for - lots of chocolate, soft tannins and a little spice and smoke.
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6/14/2008 - GA wrote: 91 Points
7/05 concentrated fruit blackberry black cherry plum currant balanced w/ a choco late finish - medium bodied - transluscent - but surprisingly full-bodied taste. 06/06 Re-tasted with same notes.
6/08 Re-tasted same notes. 91 pts.
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4/16/2007 - SteelerFan wrote: 92 Points
Terrific cab. Big floral and fruit nose that bursts from the glass, and the flavor followed suit after 30 minutes of decanting. Smooth tannins and solid backbone. This wine is drinking very well, although it still has a number of years left.
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4/6/2007 - pakabear wrote: 91 Points
I don't think this bottle will get much better. Tannins are nice and resolved at this point. Not much coming through on the nose, a little bell pepper and some brocholi. Nice pepper and spice coming through on the palate, with hints of bright red cherry. A bit too much oak still for my tastes.
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5/26/2002 - brianofthevine wrote: 94 Points
Black cherry, mocha, rich and creamy, nice use of oak, long finish.
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