An excellent value, the 2012 St Joseph offers lots of ripeness in its plum and cassis fruit, violets, licorice and subtle leather-like aromatics. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, rounded and mouth filling. Made from 100% Syrah that saw three months in tank followed by 12 in foudre (15% being new), drink this upfront, fruit-loaded effort over the coming 4-5 years.