A sensational wine that's up with the creme de la creme of the appellation, the inky-coloured 2010 St Joseph Ste Epine was raised in 40-50% new French oak, with the balance in 2- and 3-year-old barrels. It has serious minerality in its graphite, chocolate, blackberry, currants and smoked herb aromas and flavours, and frankly, tastes more like a Hermitage than a St Joseph. Full-bodied, concentrated and rich, with big tannin and a great finish