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What type of wine are produced in St Joseph ?
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Mainly reds from syrah but also some full bodied dry whites from Marsanne and occasionally form Roussanne
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When was the St Joseph appellation given and what is the current vineyard area?
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Appellation given in 1956 now 1000ha
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What are main soil types of St Joseph ?
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Best sites granite predominates supplemented by sand and gravel
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Why are St Joseph's wines lighter than those of Hermitage?
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Wines are lighter and faster maturing then Hermitage due to the east facing vineyards which losses sunlight compared to Hermitige in the crucial ripening season
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When should St Joseph wines by drunk?
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Generally reds are to be drunk within 2 to 3 years though some may keep for a decade. The best cant compare in quality to its neighbours but inexplicably can command high prices. Whites can provide a good value alternative to white Hermitage.
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How much white wine is produced in St Joseph?
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Whites represent less than 10% of total wine production
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Name 3 good producers in St Joseph.
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Good producers include Pierre Coursodon, Durand, and Pierre Gaillard
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Where is St Joseph
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Northern Rhone immediately south of Condrieu
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