1987 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  1/28/2024 - MBurka Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Incredibly impressed by this wine. I am generally unfamiliar with the scope of Simi wines today, but happened upon this bottle while doing a cellar clean out. What stands out most is its incredible color. The core is still jet black, showing just a touch of fading on the rim. In a blind tasting, I would never have guessed this wine is nearly 36 years old. Upon tasting, it’s age is revealed. A strong earth nose, with just a little fruit left brimming on the palate. Tannins are faded but the structure of the wine remains and is very enjoyable. What a nice surprise

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  8/17/2019 - Beachfan Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Still youthful. Dana’s birthday!!

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  11/19/2016 - TEKinsider wrote: 85 Points

  Over the hill quickly after opening.

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  2/16/2014 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 89 Points

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  Dark fruit, pepper, spice, and some oak. Definitely lacks some complexity and the fruit had a candied jam quality. B+

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  5/20/2012 - ArtF wrote: 93 Points

  Decanted one hour. Dark ruby. Dense, full bodied palate with smooth and elegant mouth feel. Hints of cassis and licorice. Can last 3-5 more years if well stored.

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