2022 St Joseph Offerus

A completely different beast than the 2021, the 2022 Saint Joseph Offerus comes from a sunny, hot vintage and brings another level of fruit and texture. Black raspberries, violets, ground pepper, and scorched earth define the aromatics, and this beauty is medium-bodied, with a ripe, textured mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. This juicy, fruit-loaded, yet still classic, incredibly satisfying Saint-Joseph will drink brilliantly over the coming decade. As with the 2021, it needs a fair bit of air to show at its best, although don't make the mistake of thinking every Northern Rhône Syrah needs 20+ years in the cellar.