The dry conditions and persistent burning sun are calling for a last-minute miracle of rain. For the vignerons, these are very enduring times... seeing the hope evaporating with the juice in the small grapes. Alexandrine Roy - one of my favorite vignerons - said this movingly well in her Facebook …
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A lovely Daiquiri … the Moûtquiri
My local Italian restaurant "I Bravi Ragazzi" in Nuits-Saint-Georges, owned by Eva and Francesco, has a lovely Daiquiri variant with Moût as one of the sweetening elements ... and this works very, very well indeed. I am not a great straight Negroni drinker ... but this Daiquiri does have a more …
Harvest 2026 – less than two weeks to the start
The Harvest 2026 is very near the start ... There is a lot of doubt and frustration about fixing the harvest dates, as the vignerons are to get a hold of what to do with these small, thick-skinned grapes with a low juice content. Some have more or less thrown in the towel ... and harvest just …
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Vin d`émotion – three hearts – white
Making lists always yields new knowledge ... and so also in this case. Inspired by Guide Michelin's rating of the best Burgundian producers, I gathered the wines that give me the most emotional pleasure and enjoyment ... the three-heart vin d'émotion. A quote does start some further reflections …
Vin d’émotion – three hearts – reds
Making lists always yields new knowledge ... and so also in this case. Inspired by Guide Michelin's rating of the best Burgundian producers, I gathered the wines that give me the most emotional pleasure and enjoyment ... the three-heart vin d'émotion. Seeing the names together does lead to some …