Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
COVID-19 Day 7 in the Winehog burrow in Denmark: I'm working pretty normally, and the situation is more a mental challenge so far, not yet really imposing a true change in lifestyle. In other words, I should not complain. And I do have the 2018 and adorable 2019 Burgundies to talk about. There are …
[Read more...] about First impressions of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 2019s
I need lovely food for my Burgundian wines. I am sitting at home confined for the next several weeks, and getting released will presumably not help me the least bit on the food front, as the restaurants will probably still be closed. Fair enough; in this situation all is fair. It is, however, a …
[Read more...] about Joie de Bourgogne 2020 – Epoisses in Meursault
Vins d’émotion - Burgundies of passion - have been uppermost in my mind since the fall trip I made to Burgundy. They have taken up a fair amount of space in these pages as well. While there is some consensus between myself and my circle of wine-loving acquaintances as to the characteristics of red …
We need a cheerful note, positive news, and to look forward to a new and open world .. after you know... the... It is very early, but I need to speak up about the 2019 Burgundies, as they seem to be of a special, almost royal, breed and class. I have during the past weeks tasted quite a few …
I have updated the Winehog vintage charts, and they now include the rather variable 2018 wines. In connection with the update, I have done some minor - yet important - adjustments to the ratings of the previous years. Red Burgundies I have adjusted the 2016 vintage for the reds down a …
