Simi Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Simi Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is a ~13.5% ABV red wine — the flagship variety of a winery founded in 1876 in Healdsburg, Sonoma County. Blackberry, cassis, and plum with structured tannins and the depth that made Simi's Cabernet its calling card for nearly 150 years. The Sonoma County appellation gives it a balance between power and approachability: serious enough for the cellar conversation, easy enough for a Tuesday steak. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~13.5% (vintage-dependent; verify against bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style: structured, full-bodied — blackberry, cassis, plum
- Origin: Sonoma County, California — Simi Winery, Healdsburg (est. 1876)
The House Variety Since 1876
When Isabelle Simi held the winery together through Prohibition, it was the Cabernet she stockpiled — roughly 500,000 cases released after repeal that gave Simi an enormous head start in 1930s California. The Sonoma County Cabernet remains the wine the house is known for. Explore Simi Winery or browse red wines.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberry, cassis, and dark plum with cedar. Palate: full-bodied with dark fruit, structured tannins, and a savory edge. Finish: long with lingering black fruit.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30 minutes before serving. Classic with grilled steak, lamb, and aged hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simi known for? Its varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay — wines the family has made since 1876.
Should Simi Cabernet be decanted? A 30-minute decant helps the structured tannins open up.
The flagship red of a 150-year-old house — order Simi Cabernet online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.