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Date Printed: 5/25/2013
Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2010
 (search item no. 110353)

PRICE ON 5/25/2013: $12.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 The Wine News rating: 90 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points
2000 Wine Enthusiast rating: 88 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 85 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 This crystal-clear, pale-straw-colored wine leads with aromas of freshly cut fig, zesty lime, tangerine, grapefruit, a hint of grass, white flowers, and green apple subtly uplifted by mineral notes. The palate speaks to Sauvignon Blanc's noble pedigree: lime, green papaya, passion fruit, grapefruit, and mineral notes with a clean finish that lightly suggests green tea. This wine pairs wonderfully well with barbecued oysters, prosciutto and salumi, fish tacos, and gumbo.
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About Simi:

 In 1876, brothers Giuseppe and Pietro Simi began making wine in San Francisco from Sonoma County grapes and eventually planted vineyards near Healdsburg. Simi's historic stone cellars were built in 1890 and are still used to age the wines. Today, Simi is recognized as a leader in innovation and experimentation with a history of over 125 years of cutting-edge winemaking.

Their Alexander Valley vineyards possess some of the most diverse soils of any wine-growing region. Years of geologic activity – from an ancient mudflow to the meandering Russian River and Mayacama Creek – has created numerous distinct soil types and a range of microclimates. Here they grow the red Bordeaux varietals for their Reserve Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc as well as Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon for their Sendal.

Their Russian River Goldfields vineyard is planted to field selections chosen from the oldest and best Chardonnay vineyards in California. The combination of diverse clones and the cool, Russian River Valley climate produce Simi’s distinct Reserve Chardonnay.

Simi's winemakers focus on site-specific winemaking and use the most modern advances in vineyard management, fermentation and blending to best express the personality and flavors of each vineyard site.