Simi started with two brothers from Italy named Simi who arrived during the California Gold Rush and opened up a winery in 1876.
The winery moved to northern Sonoma County in 1881, and cellars were built into the side of the hill. During Prohibition, the family continued to make and store wine, selling off much of the land to survive before wine sales were legal again in 1933.
The winemaker’s notes describe delicate and balanced orchard fruit flavors and a toasty oak character “best described as sweet vanilla mingled with hazelnut, nutmeg and smoky bacon.”
We didn’t detect bacon, but it certainly has orchard fruit, citrus and some oak character.
Sherry: “Dry and tart, with a citrus and lime flavor and a little buttery on the finish.” 3 stars
Chris: “Pineapple, pear, nuts and a bit of vanilla.” 3 stars
Available locally for about $15.
Coming next week: Penfold’s Hyland Shiraz
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