I don't know if it's just the effect of the vintage or a renewed commitment to his Crozes, but Sorrel's 2018 Crozes Hermitage is the best I've ever tasted at this address. Like all the reds this year, it was fermented as whole clusters, and so while there's a slight stemmy component, there's plenty of ripe black cherries and raspberries for balance. Full-bodied and silky, it shows lovely texture, complexity and length.