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Special Select

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Simi Special Select is a majestic Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Alexander Valley region, exhibiting a rich red hue that hints at its bold and luxurious character. This wine boasts a full body that envelops the palate with a symphony of flavors and textures, creating a sensory experience that is both elegant and robust. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with luscious dark fruit flavors that dance harmoniously with subtle hints of oak and earthy undertones. The tannins are notable, offering a structured backbone that enhances the wine's depth and complexity. Simi Special Select is a masterfully crafted expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the exceptional terroir of the Alexander Valley.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:


Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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