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Simi Cab Sauv

SIMI Winery · Sonoma County · USA

90 pts · Natalie MacLean

$17.99

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Taste profile

Sweetness · DryDry → Sweet

BodyLight → Full

Acidity*Soft → Bright

Tannin*Silky → Grippy

Oak*None → Bold

Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Blackberry, black plum and cassis with black pepper, baking spice and toasted cedar-oak; full-bodied with smooth, velvety tannins.

You’ll like this if…

You want a step up in polish from everyday Cabernet — more structure and savor, still smooth enough for tonight.

Why buy it

A 149-year-old Sonoma name at a price the history alone would justify; the 2019 Sonoma County bottling earned 90 points from critic Natalie MacLean.

Best for

Rib steak, roasts, and dinners that deserve a slightly better bottle.

Style

Full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon in a polished, oak-kissed Sonoma style.

Drinks like

Sits between Josh Cabernet and Napa bottlings — near Louis Martini Sonoma in feel.

Experience level

Comfortable middle ground — rewarding without being demanding.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberry black plum black cherry cassis

Oaktoasted oak cedar

Spiceblack pepper soft baking spice

Othercocoa roasted coffee smoke

Pairs well with

Beef: Rib steak on the grill(critic pick) · Garlic and herb rib roast(critic pick) · Sirloin burger(critic pick)

Cheese: Aged cheddar or manchego

Best occasions

Steak night Dinner party Host gift Holiday meal

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:: 60–65°F (16–18°C)
Decanting:: Optional; 30 minutes helps younger vintages
Glassware:: Bordeaux (tall red-wine glass)
Drink or cellar:: Within 3–5 years of vintage

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

Type: red
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: SIMI Winery
Country: USA
Region: Sonoma County
Appellation: Sonoma County (through 2020) or California (2021+)
Bottle size: 750 Ml
ABV: 13.5%

Details last verified August 27, 2026

Winemaking details ›

Vessel:: Aged 14 months in French and American oak barrels (Sonoma County bottling)
Oak:: French and American oak
Aging:: 14 months

Winery story ›

SIMI was founded in 1876 by Italian immigrant brothers Giuseppe and Pietro Simi and has operated in Healdsburg, Sonoma County since 1881 — surviving Prohibition along the way. The brand changed hands twice in 2025 and current releases blend Sonoma County fruit with other California regions; check the label for the appellation on your bottle.

Critic reviews

90/100Natalie MacLean
“full-bodied, smoky, fresh and juicy Cab”
Reviewed: Simi Winery Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (2019) — Natalie MacLean, 2023-01-07 · source

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