Jean-Francois Jacouton ‘Pierre d’Iserand’ Saint-Joseph, 2020

100% Syrah from the rugged Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône. As a child, Jean-Francois Jacouton worked with his grandfather in his vineyard on the famously steep slopes of Saint-Joseph. The slopes are so steep, in fact, that plowing can still only be done by hand or by horse, there are still no machines invented to farm at such a drastic incline. His vinification and ageing is done in a mix of neutral oak, amphora, cement,…essentially whatever he can get his hands on. The finished product is absolutely delightful. The Syrah is beautifully clean, authentic, and well balanced. Indulge in a proper roast beef or fry yourself a lamb burger in a cast iron skillet and get in while you can. -JWK