According to Robert Parker: "Most serious wine consumers realize Chateau Souverain is a good source for value-priced, fruit-forward, interesting reds and whites offering plenty of appeal. Their oaky-styled 2003 Chardonnay exhibits copious amounts of tropical fruit, medium body, and fine purity..." (02/05) K&L's notes - Alexander Valley, Russian River and Carneros all contribute diverse characteristics to this crowd-pleasing Sonoma County Chardonnay. Tropical notes, balancing acidity and oak make this wine equally at home with food or by itself.