Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

The 1999 is dark red with purple tones and up front aromas of berry with a hint of sweet oak. Cherries, berries and cassis flavors touch the palate. A lingering finish of elegant tannins and black spice completes this silky wine. Varietal Composition is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.

Alexander Valley possesses the greatest diversity of soil types in any wine growing region of California. It has a long history of dramatic geologic activity--from an ancient mudflow that changed the course of the Russian River, to earthquake upheavals that redistributed whole sections of land. The incredible diversity of soil types and microclimates produces wines with the velvety textures and bright, luscious flavors that are characteristic of Alexander Valley. Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the best of Alexander Valley's bright fruit characters and elegance that made this world class growing region famous.