The color is crimson, but will develop some amber tints from its oak maturation and later bottle age. The aroma is varietal with a complex of berry ripeness with huge intensity reflecting the vintage conditions. Strong lifted aromas of variety and oak. The flavor is rich and fruity. A soft and rich middle palate with oak tannin on the finish to balance the intensity of 1999 flavors. The 1999 is a full style but does show a lot more fruit and body weight on the palate than earlier vintages. ...