$15 to $30
May. 29, 2000:
CHATEAU SOUVERAIN Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
(88 points, $20)
A California Cab with a broad-shouldered profile, delivering its distinctive herb, blackberry and earth notes in a wrap of substantial tannins. Drink now through 2006. 52,000 cases made.
—James Laube
This Tuscan red is gorgeous. Emitting beautiful aromas of blackberry, wet earth and toasted oak, it's full-bodied and very polished, with fine tannins and a fresh, delicious finish. Needs time; best after 2000. 2,590 cases made.
—James Suckling
This full-throttle Spanish red is rich and dark, with chocolate, coffee and toasty oak flavors, yet has a solid layer of ripe fruit for balance, and a fine mix of firm tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and fine. Drink now through 2009. 6,000
—Bruce Sanderson
Interesting terroir here, with matchsticklike, pungent, earthy, yeasty aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with a silky texture, it's a smoky and ripe white, seducing with its harmony. Amazing quality for a Bourgogne; from the creative Jean-Marc Bro
—Per-Henrik Mansson
With excellent purity of fruit, this California Chardonnay boasts ripe, spicy apple, pear, melon and honeysuckle. It's clean and fruity on the finish, with perfumy, elegant floral notes. Drink now through 2005. 34,000 cases made.
—James Laube
