The Winery Simi of Sonoma County of California

Winery Simi
The winery offers 48 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Constellation Brands.
It is ranked in the top 1176 of the estates of California.
It is located in Sonoma County in the region of California
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The Winery Simi is one of the best wineries to follow in Sonoma County.. It offers 48 wines for sale in of Sonoma County to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Sonoma County, California, the Simi Estate is a gem of American viticulture. This historic vineyard spans over 600 acres in one of the most renowned wine regions of the United States, offering an impressive diversity of microclimates and soils for wine cultivation. The Simi Estate carries a centuries-old history. Founded in 1876 by two Italian immigrant brothers, Giuseppe and Pietro Simi, this vineyard is one of the oldest in the area, having survived both changes in the wine industry and natural disasters, including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The Simis brought their unconditional love of wine and their knowledge of viticulture to the estate, marking the beginning of a wine heritage that has lasted for over a century and a half. Known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay varieties, the Simi Estate produces wines of exceptional quality. The unique climate of Sonoma, characterized by warm days and cool nights, provides ideal conditions for these grape varietals to thrive. The soils at the Simi Estate, ranging from heavy clay to volcanic rock, allow the vine roots to dig deep, which adds complexity and intensity to the flavors of the wines. The estate also offers an unparalleled wine tasting experience. Visitors are welcomed into the estate's charming stone cellar, which was built in 1890. Tastings are often accompanied by gourmet dishes, and visitors can sample a range of wines while appreciating the view of the lush vineyards.

Top Winery Simi wines

Looking for the best Winery Simi wines in Sonoma County among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Simi wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Simi wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Simi

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Simi

How Winery Simi wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pasta carbonara, potato and tuna gratin or chicken curry samoussas.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Simi

On the nose the white wine of Winery Simi. often reveals types of flavors of pear, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or honey. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Simi. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Simi

  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.65/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Simi.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer

Discovering the wine region of Sonoma County

Accessible, quality Californian mosaic north of San Francisco: signature Pinot Noir as king red on the cool side (Russian River, Sonoma Coast) — fine and silky with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and a spicy touch. Ample Chardonnay (apple, vanilla). Dense Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley (blackcurrant, cedar), spicy Zinfandel in Dry Creek (blackberry, pepper). 19 distinct AVAs, >60 grapes, foggy coast vs warm valleys.

Napa's rival.

The top pink wines of Winery Simi

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Simi

How Winery Simi wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), mouse of lamb with thyme or tanjia.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Simi

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Simi. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Simi

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Simi.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

The top red wines of Winery Simi

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Simi

How Winery Simi wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), puchero or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Simi

On the nose the red wine of Winery Simi. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Simi. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Simi

  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 1978With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Simi.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Zinfandel
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Petite Sirah

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.

The top sweet wines of Winery Simi

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Simi

How Winery Simi wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, cod "bacalhau a gomes de sa or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Simi

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Simi. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Simi

  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Simi.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.