WINE

Seghesio spicy, lush black fruit of Alexander Valley. Briary and raspberry flavors, along with structure, of cooler Dry Creek Valley. Balanced and elegantly structured. Pair with red sauces, pizza, barbecue, spicy cuisine and a variety of meats

Punch-down fermentation and varied maceration techniques provide the rich hues and ripe cherry, black currant/berry varietal characteristics. Judicious use of French oak heightens the fruit expression and adds a spicy complexity. Venom pairs well with red or mushroom-based sauces, grilled fish and any meats. Growing and producing world-class Sangiovese is not for the faint of heart. Rattlesnakes, thistle and America's most unique clone of Sangiovese are all that thrive atop Rattlesnake Hill on our Home Ranch. The 40% slope, shallow topsoil and virtually impenetrable volcanic shale are the perfect antidote for taming this vigorous varietal into producing intensely flavored grapes.

Sella & Mosca appearance: Garnet shading into brick red. Nose: Red fruits with a distinct bouquet of violets veined with subtle hints of oak. Palate: Full-bodied, robust, dry and austere.

Is a brilliant vintage in Montalcino as this Rosso ably indicates. Simply released at a younger age than its older brother, the Rosso di Montalcino from Sesti displays rich, dark fruit with a delicious plush purity. There is a serious texture here with crunchy, spicy fruit, squashed strawberries and cherries leading to a mineral-inflected finish which is both focused and poised.

A deep red, nearly opaque, hue of garnet fills the sides of the glass. Stunning aromas of succulent dark fruits and ripe cherry are neatly framed by soft French oak. The wine has an amazingly pure entry which instantly coats the entire front of the mouth and leads into a soft mid-palate with refined acid and great structure. Mature tannins round out a long finish that last nearly half a minute.

Color: a deep purple-red, almost opaque in the center. Aroma: plum, blackberry, and cassis dominate – you can just feel the Viognier trying to break through with some floral notes. There’s also some eucalyptus and mint in there as well. Taste: powerful stuff; while Cabernet led on the nose, the Shiraz is noticeable right off the bat on the palate. Big notes of spice, with some of the eucalyptus, then followed in the mid-palate by Cabernet fruit. The finish is still ripe and juicy; this has several more good years in the bottle. Even though it has a whopping 15% alcohol, it’s not hot at all. The finish has just a bit of tannin coming through.

Ginjo is a special reserve, connoisseur class of sake. Highly polished rice and a distinctive strain of yeast are used to create a silky-smooth, rich texture and an appealing, fruity flavor.

"Sho Chiku Bai" is Takara's main brand of Sake in Berkeley as well as Japan. It’s high quality and superior taste has made it the best-selling Sake in the United States — America’s favorite.

Silver Oak Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex wine with berry and floral aromatics and a lovely structure. It has a dark, ruby color and a vibrant nose of black cherry, wisteria and sweet baking spices. On the palate, the wine is elegant and expressive and echoes the berry, floral and spice notes from the nose. It has a classic structure of fine grained tannins and a long, layered finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2032.

Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color, with aromas of Bing cherry and cassis. Flavors of menthol, spice and oak with round firm tannins lead to a soft, silky, lingering finish.

This Chardonnay combines fruit from our estate vineyards in Carneros. Part of the wine spent minimal time on oak, imparting a hint of hazelnut aroma. The balance of the wine was fermented in small, stainless steel barrels which allow unique characteristics of the vineyard to come through… pear and green apple, lemon zest, honeysuckle, flint flavors, and a refreshing finish.

Our Merlot vines are rooted in the foothills of an ancient volcano, Mt. George. These rocky slopes are in a climate sweet spot: close enough to the cool San Pablo Bay to give the wine aromas of rosemary and mint, warm enough to bring out flavors of blackberry and spice. We finish the wine in oak to add a hint of cocoa and a velvety texture.

Simi sources the highest quality grapes from several grapes from several appellations within Sonoma County to make a Chardonnay that reflects the area's diverse growing conditions. Each vineyard adds unique characters to the final blend - some contribute structure, others offer elegance and richness. Our Sonama County Chardonnay is a brilliant balance of concentrated fruit, crisp acidity and subtle, toasty oak. Bright lemon, apple and pear flavors meld with warm peach, vanilla notes and a silky mouthfeel.

This brilliantly clear, pale-straw-colored Sauvignon Blanc leads with fresh and appealing aromas of kefir lime, passion fruit, pink grapefruit, tart apple, honey fig, and hints of lemongrass. This wine is fresh, bright, and crisp. Lively and forward on the palate, our Sauvignon Blanc has zesty notes of tangerine, lime, and grapefruit. Refreshing, full, and vibrant—the palate has a long finish with a lingering impression of green citrus and stone fruit

Simply Naked Cabernet Sauvignon has plum, black cherry and cinnamon spice with chewy tannins that don't weigh down the wine. Medium-full bodied.

Flavors of tropical fruit, citrus and pear notes with layers of melon, fig and a touch of honey. Light-medium bodies. Serve with salmon, turkey, chicken or pasta in cream sauce.