SIMI Sonoma County Merlot Bourbon Whiskey Winemaker Joe Shirley recommends pairing

Winemaker Joe Shirley recommends pairing this wine with chicken cacciatore or a well-seasoned steak topped with fresh basil

Aromas are ripe and fruity with luscious peach

exclusively from Mountain Blue agave plants that have matured for some 8 to 10 years

the 12 Year Non Chill-Filtered mirrors the original production process

Martineau Brandy is aged in casks and then blended to keep the smooth flavor

SIMI Sonoma County Merlot Bourbon Whiskey Winemaker Joe Shirley recommends pairingOur Sonoma County Merlot is deep garnet with a ruby edge. The nose is a compelling mixture of sour cherry, blackberry, and red plum with cocoa, clove, and earthy hints of cedar, bay laurel, and smoky bacon framing the bright fruit. On the palate, bright red fruit, red plum, black cherry, blackberry, and wild berry meld with light toast, vanilla, and a hint of fresh, sweet herbs, while spice lends depth and weight. The wine finishes with toasty oak and