Burgundy is becoming increasingly complex ... as the structures are changing. Before, the Domaines were often focused in one appellation - now more and more are expanded into numerous appellations and areas. This complexity demands another view on the domaines as the wines from the domaines no …
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Picking the best Burgundies
Burgundy is about sorting and picking the right producers and the best wines. It is always a balance as top-end producers often make both very good wines and some less interesting wines to say it bluntly. Many producers expand their collections, and often, with vineyards that are of lower …
Winehog treat #3 … the Tout simple
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …
Winehog treat #2 … the aligoté “standard”
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …
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Winehog treat #1 … the pinot jar
Regardless of fortune, fame or occasional financial despair... I like to get a good wine at an affordable and attractive price. Sometimes this is 25 EUR, other times it's 100 EUR ... and on rare occasion I feel tempted to push further ... but to be honest, 200 EUR should involve a full-blown vin …