The blockbuster 1999 Shiraz looks superb. It has a saturated black/purple color with a knockout nose of smoke, blackberry, and cassis liqueur intermixed with tar, licorice, and spice box. This rich, opulently textured, full-bodied blockbuster should provide dazzling drinking now and over the next 12-15 years. Thankfully, there are 400 cases of this wine that achieved 14.5% alcohol naturally. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283