Saturday, March 14, 2009

2005 simi alexander valley cabernet sauvignon


http://www.simiwinery.com





the bottom line
- fruit bomb! oak and green veggies on the nose, followed by a mid-pallet of luscious sweet cherry and blueberry. A crescendo of oak and fruit on a long elegant finish.







alcohol
- 13.5%
total acid - 6.2 g/l
final pH - 3.65
Blend - 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petite Verdot

aroma - cedar, broccoli, oak
flavor - fruity sweet raw sugar, blueberry, cherry with a nicely balanced long finish.
price - $16.86
verdict - 88, WS82