Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have a soft spot for riesling, and have over the past several years developed a new-found love for dry Rheingau wines. I love these wines' mineral notes, as well as their culinary possibilities - not to mention the aperitif joy they can bring when young and just bottled. I love the …
[Read more...] about Eva Fricke and the Joy of Riesling – in Premeaux
Darf ich mich vorstellen:Hans Erich DauschWeinberater Meine Philosophie:ein Wein muss für mich elegant,subtil und den Ausdruck seiner Umgebung wiederspiegeln. Finesse und Eleganz haben vor Alcohol und übertriebener Dichte zu stehen. Eine Flasche muss Lust auf die Nächste …
[Read more...] about HE: Hedonistic Pfalz pinot par excellence
Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont is one of my fixed annual visits, as I like the estate wines and the owner Axelle, who has always welcomed The Winehog even when Winehogs was unknown among the Burgundian fauna. On the program, this time was tasting the 2019s, and a quick sample of a few …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2019s from tank
I was back on the hill just below l'Abbaye de Saint-Vivant de Vergy to visit Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont and its owner Axelle Machard de Gramont. On the program was tasting the 2018s, along with a quick sample of some 2019s. So let's get to the point! A bit of background …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Bertrand Machard de Gramont – tasting the 2018s from cask
I have for many years followed German wines - and especially the Mosel valley has had a stronghold in my heart. Yes, even hogs and journalists have one. In recent years this interest have been revived, as I find some of the new drier wines from the Mosel region invigorating. Weingut Kirsten is …
