Email from winery. 2000 now available at $47. Loved their 99 CS and Syrah but never tried any of this blend. Anyone tried previous vintages?

Tried the 99 Alex's Blend last year for $49- and was not disappointed. Was big and rich yet smooth and elegant. Can't remember more specifics but definatley remember that I LOVED it! Have also tried their Syrah which we loved... and have a 98 Lewis Cab in waiting... the Lewis wines are hard to find.

CWG -

Try this:

http://web8.winespectator.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=001645

Got the same email. It may be hard to find anyone who has tried the 2000 yet. Kind of hard to justify the price for a syrah/merlot blend from an off year. It's a pass for me unless people rave about it.

GATC - Agreed!

I'll stick with the 99 Shafer Relentless at the same price.

i had the 99 shafer relentless tuesday night, then a 98 lewis syrah last night. as good as the shafer is, i definately preferred the lewis. both were huge wines in their own right, but lewis seemed to retain the essence of what i think syrah is all about.

FYI- The Lewis Alex's blend is 41.99 at The Wine House in LA- have seen it for around $50 elsewhere, I paid 49.99 for the 99 a yr. ago.