Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Gekkeikan and an explosion of Sherry

and an explosion of Sherry with a touch of vanilla and oak

slight vegetal notes

followed by a long finish

FINISH: Crisp finish with notes of orchard fruit

almond paste

Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Gekkeikan and an explosion of SherryYEAR: 2018 APPELLATION: Sonoma County CLASS: Red Wine SIZE: 750mL STRENGTH: 13. 5% A. B. V. TASTING NOTES: Lifted aromas of juniper and subtle violet add generosity, layers, and aromatic complexity to this wine. Dark fruit dominates the entry with jammy black cherry and dark plum followed by black licorice, cocoa, and toasty oak with a spicy, lifted mid palate. A bit of peppery cassis leads the finish with some dried herb notes and grippy tannins.