Simi Merlot 3L 2005

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Simi Winery Merlot expresses the perfect combination of their vine-specific vineyard care and the meticulous attention paid to the details in the vineyard. The lavish attention each vine receives allows Simi's winemaking staff to practice winemaking with very minimal manipulation, resulting in wines that are true expressions of the diversity of Sonoma County.

Sonoma County's cool mornings and warm afternoons combined with unique characteristics of soil, slope and sunshine make Simi Winery Merlot elegant and balanced with pleasing hints of clove, cocoa and violets.

Appearance: Deep red with a garnet edge
Aroma: Spicy clove and cinnamon with red fruits - cherry, blackberry, cassis and plum.
Flavor: Expressive cherry and blackberry with soft tannins and good weight on the palate.

Reviews:
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"Elegant and well-structured, with appealing aromas of currant and roasted herbs and lingering flavors of plum, cedar and leather that finish with firm tannins. Drink now through 2012. 13,109 cases made. –TF" -Rated 87, Wine Spectator
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"4% Malbec; 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sweet and well-defined cherry-like fruit is the main motif of this nicely filled wine, while carefully placed oak brings a slight lift in richness throughout. A lively, mid-sized Merlot that shows a bit of youthful buoyancy and just enough firmness to suggest that there is still room for improvement, this easy-to-like wine one hits the mark well for both fruity precision and inviting priceworthiness. GOOD VALUE" -Rated 88, Connoisseur's Guide to California Wines

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