During my visit to Vosne-Romanée, I became aware of changes brewing at one of the family estates. This is normal, and happens in the best of families. New generations need to try their wings to see if they can continue producing good wines and, most importantly, position them on the market given …
What I Eat, Drink and Think: No, They Are Not Clean
As the explosion of wine prices accelerated, consumers' demands are rightfully expanding commensurately. I don't find it fair or reasonable to sell unclean wines for €30, €40, or even €100 - or more. All producers with a clean cellar and reasonable talent should be able to make - at a minimum - …
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Visit to Domaine Vincent Dancer – Tasting the White 2022s by Théo Dancer
Théo Dancer is one of the new stars of Burgundy. His father Vincent enjoyed increasing popularity, but when Théo took over the estate in 2020 there was a change of gears in the implementation of new viticultural and vinification choices. Théo is very young, 23; but he is a strong and confident …
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Impressions from Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges
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The Winehog has a lot of readers from all over the world: 25% of my subscribers are in the U.S., Asia hosts 30%, and the rest are distributed around Europe. Many of these are in the wine business - 40% perhaps - hence interests are diverse. I therefore try to embrace all subscriber needs and …