I have tried to avoid COVID-19 as a topic, as I want Winehog to be largely a COVID-free bubble. This is still my goal, as I am no expert in this terrible and annoying virus, not officially and not even self-professed. I do, however, feel a need to communicate the impact on the Burgundy scene. …
Visit to Domaine Robert Sirugue – tasting the 2018 vintage
Embarrassing... The Winehog (aka Steen Öhman) seems to have forgotten to report the results from the tasting at Domaine Sirugue - in March! Mistakes have been made - clearly - during these COVID-19 times. But still, this is not a proud moment. My apologies to Sirugue, and to the readers who …
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Wild and wilder: Jérémy Recchione
The Jérémy Recchione labels attract attention and focus. So do the wines. They started out in 2017 as "regular" organic wines with little sulphur, but evolved further in 2018 and 2019 into wines made and bottled with no sulphur. CALL OF THE WILD!! A short Hog-story: Back in 1987, I scared my …
Vin d’émotion 2019
The 2019 vintage is brilliant and Vins d'émotion are there to be found from many estates. That said, even the best producers have their weak spots. Finding a vin d'émotion is therefore a time-consuming sport - yet it's fulfilling and gratifying as is nothing else. Vins d’émotion should at all …
The Enjoyables: Vivacious and forward 2019
Enjoyable wines are built mainly for straightforward pleasure and enjoyment, and can range from regional to grand cru. The keys are - as always - tension and energy that make the wine both lively and attractive. Big terroirs are not a must with these wines, but neither are they a …
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