A curiosity (300 cases produced) is Romero's Cotes du Rhone called Les Violettes. A Cote Rotie-like blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Viognier, the 1999 offers an exotic nose of orange peel, honeysuckle, creme de cassis, and spicy wood. Full-bodied, juicy, succulent, pure, and concentrated, it should evolve easily for a decade. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565