Hints of crushed stone and garrigue accent red-skinned plums and black cherries on the nose of the tank-aged 2017 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Sabrine, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, largely from a vineyard north of Orange. It's medium to full-bodied, with a certain power and burliness to it on the palate, concentrated, with a dusting of fine-grained tannins and hints of espresso on the finish.