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Souverain 2004 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $40
Aged for more than two years in new oak, this 100% Cab bursts with smoky vanilla and char that currently dominate its underlying fruit. But it’s likely that time in the bottle will meld everything together. The powerful black currant, black cherry, carob and tobacco flavors, wrapped into rich, soft tannins, suggest holding at least through 2008, and the wine should…
— S.H.
(5/1/2008)
Souverain 2005 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $40
Shows a return to the form of Souverain’s glory days. Beautiful and complex, with luscious flavors of blackberries, currants and dried herbs, wrapped into soft, smooth tannins. Really classy. Best now and through 2012.
— S.H.
(7/1/2009)
Souverain 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
This is a beautiful Cabernet, and at this price, a super deal. It’s dry and soft, with the dusty tannins and herbal flavors that mark Alexander Valley Cab. But you’ll find rewarding notes of blackberries. A great job from this veteran winery.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
Souverain 2007 Winemaker's Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
- $30
This is a big, oaky, creamy Chardonnay, but it retains the crisp acidity and overall control to be balanced and even elegant despite its size. Shows potent flavors of pineapple-infused crème brûlée, butterscotch and vanilla custard. Drink now.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
Souverain 2006 Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $40
With soft tannins, gentle acidity and herbal flavors of blackberries and cherries, this dry Cabernet displays classic Alexander Valley character. It’s a little simple now, but should develop interesting bottle complexities over the years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Souverain 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $22
An extremely nice wine, rich and balanced, that approximates Cabs costing far more. The flavors of blackberries, cherries and chocolate have an earthy edge of dried herbs and crushed spices, enhanced with smoky oak. Easy to find with 35,400 cases produced.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Souverain 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)
- $22
Souverain consistently produces a good, sometimes very good Cabernet at a decent price point, and their ’05 is right up there with past vintages. Dry, balanced and rich in tannins, it has classic varietal notes of black currants, cedar and herbs. Should develop for the next four or five years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Souverain 2006 Merlot (Alexander Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $19
Here’s a nice Merlot for drinking now. It’s full-bodied and tannic, showing cherry and red currant flavors grounded with dried herbs. Gains a point for balance and elegance.
— S.H.
(3/1/2009)
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