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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2022 vintage is a return to the global warming vintages ... i.e. a somewhat hot vintage. While 2022 was warm and generous, the wines display a lovely freshness in general ... so delightful to drink wines that entertain you ... this is really nice, albeit with less intrigue than the way vintages …
[Read more...] about Visit to Charodon – Tasting the White 2022s
I find it extremely gratifying to promote new, talented people and estates. This is also what many buyers and collectors are looking for in a world of ever-increasing prices. This is why one of the primary goals of the Winehog is to explore new producers. To explain this initiative a bit more, …
[Read more...] about Flavour of the Year 2024 – Candidate No. 2
Wine bars are also accepted on the Winehog's list! I like visiting this place. La Cuverie de Vosne 1 Rue des Communes, 21700 Vosne-Romanée, France A high-end wine bar owned and run by Comte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair and his charming wife Constance. This is a lovely, relaxed place where …
[Read more...] about Restaurant Guide: La Cuverie de Vosne by Comte Liger–Belair
Domaine Pierre-Olivier Garcia is one of the estates that I follow closely, hence they are amongst the first visits in my initial round of 2023 vintage assessments. I did the harvest (or part of it anyway) at Domaine Pierre-Olivier Garcia in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and therefore was able to follow the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Pierre-Olivier Garcia – First Tasting of the 2023s from Cask
Place de la Libération, 21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges This is a lovely bistro and gathering point in Nuits-Saint-Georges, especially in the late spring and summer. Eating outside is a treat in one of the most charming spots in Burgundy. The food is good, well-made, French bistro cuisine: the …
