San Simeon
San Simeon 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $22
The alcohol is relatively moderate, but seems to be at the expense of residual sugar, to judge by the Lifesaver-sweet cherry and blackberry flavors. Beyond that, this Cab has lush, smooth tannins.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
San Simeon 2003 Chardonnay (Monterey)
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- $19
The aromas and flavors of dill overpower the underlying fruit here, almost masking the citrus, pear and peach flavors. This may be due to oak or something else, but it’s offputting. Too bad, because somewhere in here is a very fine Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(11/1/2006)
San Simeon 2003 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
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- $22
Shows the Petite Sirah characteristics the public has come to expect from the varietal, namely a dry, tannic mouthfeel and fruitiness. On the other hand, the tannins are numbing, locking down the palate with a dry astringency. If this doesn’t bother you, enjoy it with barbecue.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
San Simeon 2005 Pinot Gris (Monterey)
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- $19
Soft, creamy and a little sweet, this PG is very fruity. It has flavors of peaches, apricots, pineapples, Meyer lemons and green apples that taste like they were baked into a pie.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)
San Simeon 2004 Chardonnay (Monterey)
- $19
Oaky and direct, this is the kind of Chard that will appeal to lots of people for its spicy, pineapple and papaya fruit flavors and creamy texture.
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
San Simeon 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $24
A little on the oaky sweet side, with thick, syrupy cherry, currant, chocolate and anise flavors that finish with a bite of tannin.
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
San Simeon 2003 Merlot (Paso Robles)
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- $24
From Delicato, a Merlot that shows the soft texture of Paso Robles reds with well-ripened blackberry, cherry and carob flavors that last into a long finish. Could use greater structure at this price, though.
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
San Simeon 2004 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
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- $24
This is big time Petite Sirah, basically a full-bodied red wine on steroids. It’s powerful in chocolate and cassis flavors and tannins, with a sugary finish.
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)
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