Winehog - Burgundy with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Entering the second week of harvest, the monotony of the days and the process is evident. We, the harvest workers, are getting physically exhausted and mentally worn out. The mood and spirit are still very good, but the upcoming prospect of some days (and months) without grapes is feeling …
[Read more...] about Harvest Days 8-13 – Picking, and More Baie-par-Baie
In the coming weeks, I will have the pleasure of participating in and reporting from the 2021 harvest in Burgundy. Mostly it will be hands-on, and within range of my camera! This particular Thursday was different: This report is from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in Vosne-Romanée. Day …
[Read more...] about Harvest Day Seven – Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
In the coming weeks, I will have the pleasure of participating in and reporting from the harvest at Domaine Garcia in Nuits-Saint-Georges. I am currently a bit behind with my reports - lots of work doing baie-par-baie! Day 5 & 6 September 21 and 22 Tuesday, rain (again) A rainy …
[Read more...] about Harvest Days Five and Six – More Baie-par-Baie, More Picking
In the coming weeks, I will have the pleasure of participating in and reporting from the harvest at Domaine Garcia in Nuits-Saint-Georges - the previous Moron-Garcia. I will, time permitting, produce a daily update. I note that some find it odd that I'm focusing on only one estate in my 2021 …
[Read more...] about Harvest Day Four – Corton Baie-par-Baie
In the coming weeks, I will have the pleasure of participating in and reporting from the harvest at Domaine Garcia in Nuits-Saint-Georges - previously Moron-Garcia. I will, time permitting, produce a daily update. Harvest at this estate is different from most of the rest of Burgundy, as the …
[Read more...] about Harvest Day Three – Baie-par-Baie Basics
