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Simaine Cellars

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Simaine Cellars 2009 Elvie's Block, Larry Venturi Vineyards Carignane (Mendocino)

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  1. $35
A truly lovely Carignane, organically grown, dry-farmed and from a single vineyard, a 100% varietal example of how well Carignane can grow in Mendocino when well-tended and allowed to be itself. Rich, luxurious and smooth, the wine is also dark and brooding, incredibly fruity, like a liquid cherry-raspberry tart topped with vanilla ice cream.  — V.B.  (2/1/2012)
87
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Simaine Cellars 2009 Larry Venturi Vineyard Sangiovese (Mendocino)
  1. $25
A dense, candied, cherry-infused Sangiovese that’s thick in texture, syrup-like, very ripe with intriguing clove and pomegranate flavors. Made from organically grown, dry-farmed grapes. The alcohol is high.  — V.B.  (12/31/2011)
87
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Simaine Cellars 2010 Larry Venturi Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino)
  1. $18
A little closed still, Simaine’s SB is very lemony with good balance of acidity though the finish veers sour. From organic, dry-farmed grapes.  — V.B.  (12/31/2011)
87
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Simaine Cellars 2009 Larry Venturi Vineyards Syrah (Mendocino)

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Smelling of fig, sweet plum, raspberry syrup and vanilla, this is a meaty, thick Syrah.  — V.B.  (2/1/2012)
85
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Simaine Cellars 2008 Larry Venturi Vineyard Zinfandel (Mendocino)
  1. $25
There’s no hiding the 24 months in French oak this Zin spent after growing up in an organic and dry-farmed vineyard. Medium to heavyweight it’s all about ripe strawberry and blackberry, sweet to the point of being in a pie, rounded out by graham cracker and a fine fruit liqueur.  — V.B.  (12/31/2011)
85
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Simaine Cellars 2009 Larry Venturi Vineyards Merlot (Mendocino)

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A soft, round Merlot made from what tastes like extremely ripe fruit, slightly sweet with flavors of spicy cinnamon, cola and plum.  — V.B.  (2/1/2012)
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