Pierre Jean Villa, Saint-Joseph Rouge "Preface", 2023 SO021226 Piero Busso and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from

and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from responsibly farmed

It’s funky and classic at the same time—dried cherries

Though lighter in color and structure

Saika uses junmai-style sake as its base and then blends in whole macerated ume plums

Pierre Jean Villa, Saint-Joseph Rouge "Preface", 2023 SO021226 Piero Busso and Sauvignon Blanc sourced fromPierre Jean Villa is one of the Northern Rhone's most compelling modern producers, farming organically and making precise, terroir driven wines since 2009. 'Preface' is his entry level Saint Joseph, and the red is pure Syrah from the appellation's granite slopes, the classic introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah. Expect dark fruit, black pepper, violets and a savory, peppery backbone with fresh acidity and approachable tannins. It's a genuine, well