The brilliantly made 1999 Sotanum boasts a black/purple color in addition to a sumptuously sweet bouquet of blackberry and currant fruit intertwined with asphalt, pepper, licorice, and vanilla. It possesses great fruit, medium to full body, impressive ripeness, and well-integrated wood, acidity, and alcohol. It should drink well for 12-15 years. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565