John, Thanks.

I am not real knowledgable of St. Joseph vs Offerus. Can you explain
differences. Are both 100% Syrah, etc.

"John Gunn" > wrote in message
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> "Richard Neidich" > wrote in
> ink.net:
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>> Tried a bottle that I purhcased last week at Dean and Deluca. It seem
>> more massive than the wine I tried at the store. Bottle Variation?
>> My taste? something.
>>
>> That said I have a case on the way when the temps are cooler.
>>
>> Are these ageable and will they improve or are these a drink young
>> sort of wine?
>
> My belief is that the Offerus will not improve a whole lot. I have not
> tasted this vintage, but I usually think of it having a five to eight year
> life span.
>
> As I mentioned before, the Domaine St. Joseph is quite a different wine
> and
> will reward time in the cellar.
>
> John