My, my, my!!

[wondersofwine]

I think my first experience with Simi Cabernet Sauvignon was tasting the 2001 C.S. Reserve, Alexander Valley, at the "California Barrel Tasting" in DC last May. I was totally impressed with the wine, but found it beyond my budget. It seemed smoother than the other 2001 wines (even those from famous wineries). I agree with WW that it is probably worth the asking price in relation to other California wines--it's just that I hardly ever shell out that much money for a single bottle of wine. Hope to find their regular bottling at a more approachable price. (I note that in some years the percentage of c.s. is about 77% with merlot and other varietals blended in. Some of the smoothness may be due to the blend.)
P.S. I think the Reserve was offered at $80 a bottle at Bassin's as futures a few months ago--now they are asking about $97 a bottle!

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 07-30-2003).]