Both 2010 St.-Josephs possesses terrific fruit intensity, wonderful minerality, good acidity and medium to full-bodied characters. The classic cuvee of 2010 St.-Joseph reveals copious notes of raspberries and strawberries as well as supple tannins, beautiful purity and a floral component that may be due to his brilliant white winemaking skills. Anticipated maturity: now-2020. (Not yet released)Perret has long been one of the northern Rhone's finest producers of white wines, and over the last decade he has also raised the quality of his red wines as evidenced by these two vintages of St.-Joseph. Unfortunately, this is not a large domaine, and the Perret wines can be difficult to find.Importer: Europvin, www.europvin.com

The more austere, tannic 2010 St.-Joseph has closed down considerably since I had it last year. It offers attractive strawberry and cherry notes intermixed with roasted herb, damp earth and spice characteristics. This 2010 will appeal to those desiring more tannin, structure and minerality. One of my (as well as insiders’) favorite Northern Rhone producers is Andre Perret. His red wine offerings are among the most seductive, elegant and complex in the North, and his white wines, especially his Condrieus, are at the top of that appellation’s hierarchy. But first the reds. Perret’s consistently brilliant white wines are among the finest of the Northern Rhone. Importer: Europvin, www.europvin.com