The 1999 Crozes-Hermitage blanc reveals more fruit than it did last year, along with honeyed citrus notes, a straightforward personality, a rich, nicely-textured, medium-bodied palate, and a pure finish. It needs to be consumed over the near-term. Not a single new oak barrel can be found in Sorrel's cellars, which are on the main street of Tain l'Hermitage. His one concession to modernism is his air-conditioned cellar. Production is small, with 1,000 cases of white and red Hermitage, and the rest Crozes-Hermitage. Importers: Cynthia Hurley Wine Imports, West Newton, MA; fax (617) 965-7530 and World Wine Import, Atlanta, GA; fax (404) 842-1487