The issue of Burgundy wine prices is very difficult, and being in Burgundy does not make it any easier. We all know this is an expensive passion, and in the end, there are numerous factors that lead to the price we ultimately see as consumers. The price from the domaine Domaine prices have …
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2022: Vintage Resemblance?
Visiting wine producers is always interesting. One of the more exciting moments is when the vigneron occasionally starts to explain which vintage he or she thinks the current offering most resembles. This is not an easy sport, but it's nevertheless one that is practised by tasters, vignerons - …
Lunch, Dinner, or a Glass with the Winehog
A new year means new thoughts and some new rules. I love meeting the readers, followers, and wine geeks who share my passion for enjoyable wines. Depending on my diary, it's sometimes possible to meet and greet and have a friendly talk about wine. I sometimes even have time to join you for lunch …
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Selected Wines: IMPORTANT
I have so far been a very good boy and loyally reported and reviewed almost all the wines I was shown at tastings. As we know, not all wines are good, and not all wines are interesting. Frankly, it's a pain to review wines that I would not wholeheartedly recommend, and then explain why you should …
Vins d’Emotion 2 – Domaine Henri Jayer
I have asked readers to pitch in with the vins d'émotion you have enjoyed over the years. I will publish some of these here to show more examples and explanations of what a vin d'émotion is - to you and to me. The vin d'émotion Henri Jayer's Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux 1990 I have had …