Seguin Manuel is one of the older Burgundy houses - or should I same names - dating back to 1824. The Winehog's history with this name is somewhat shorter, although I have tasted wines from the estate going back to 1929 (a still very fresh Corton-Charlemagne at age 70 or so, tasted in the …
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The Winehog relocates!
I have been wanting to spend much more time in Burgundy, but the state of the world recently has blocked my travel attempts. No more! I have, from yesterday, February 8, taken possession of a new base for my work in Burgundy: a fine apartment overlooking the less-seen back side of …
Domaine Jobard-Morey 2018s
Meursault is a village with many surprises, and one is still able to find new producers there with interesting vineyards and delightful wines. One such is Domaine Jobard-Morey, an estate (evidently) related to both the Jobard and Morey families. The domaine is managed by the young Valentin Jobard, …
Domaine Bruno Dangin – beyond Cremant
Bubbles, bubbles - Sekt, Spumante, Cremant and Champagne. Let me begin by saying the sparkling wines from Bruno Dangin have caused me some trouble - some hours and even days of pondering. Winehogs are not built to think! The Cremants from Bruno Dangin are clearly top end, and this is where …
Domaine Aladame 2019s
Aladame: a legendary producer from Montagny, an appellation that deserves much more attention and acclaim. Aladame is located in Montagny-les-Buxy, and while more and more estates are popping up in the appellation, a large percentage of the Montagny harvest (70% or so) is still bottled by the …