The 1992 Merlot from Alexander Valley is an attractively oaky, spicy, berry-scented wine with herbaceous, mocha-tinged, black-cherry-like flavors, medium body, a velvety texture, and a fleshy, fat finish. It is a delicious Merlot for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Chateau Souverain is clearly on a hot streak with excellent wines across the board, possessing the two rare virtues of (1) high quality and (2) modest prices.