1999 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon $16

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Acclaim: Smart Buy

This is a great value for the quality that's in the bottle. This cab has an incredible luscious nose full of oak and dark cherry aromas - those classic cabernet qualities! It has good structure - there's big oak influence but enough cherry and berries to provide an elegant balance. The tannins are soft but could go on for a few more years. The leathery qualities truly shine in the finish along with the right balance of fruit. This is a great buy, not necessarily a heavy cab, but it certainly stands on it's own. This vintage year cab is drinking incredibly well now but should dazzle you in a couple more years.