A blend of numerous varietals, the deep ruby/purple-colored 1999 Chaos is a polished, medium to full-bodied, supple-textured offering with good focus, abundant black currant/barrique characteristics, and a distinctive personality. It has the weight of a Bordeaux, and falls just short of being too internationally-styled. Consume it over the next 7-10 years.A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

The quantity of new oak as well as concentration level increases with this wine. Made from 100% Montepulciano aged in barriques, it is a dense ruby/purple-colored wine with lots of glycerin, thickness, and richness. The oak is in balance in this medium to full-bodied, internationally-styled, pure, concentrated, well-balanced effort. It should drink well for a decade. A Marc de Grazia Selection, imported by Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300