I have tried to avoid COVID-19 as a topic, as I want Winehog to be largely a COVID-free bubble. This is still my goal, as I am no expert in this terrible and annoying virus, not officially and not even self-professed. I do, however, feel a need to communicate the impact on the Burgundy scene. …
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Wild and wilder: Jérémy Recchione
The Jérémy Recchione labels attract attention and focus. So do the wines. They started out in 2017 as "regular" organic wines with little sulphur, but evolved further in 2018 and 2019 into wines made and bottled with no sulphur. CALL OF THE WILD!! A short Hog-story: Back in 1987, I scared my …
The wild one: Jérémy Recchione
Just looking at Jérémy Recchione's labels one sees the edge - and the passion. This is, of course, my interpretation, but somehow the provocative nature of the labels and the lively, energetic wines go very well together. The labels attract attention and focus. So do the wines. They started …
For the Money?
I rarely write or speak about money and prices related to Burgundy wines - except perhaps about my own inability to afford the current prices. There is a reason for this: I don't think the appreciation, enjoyment and core quality of a Burgundian wine has much to do with the price tag of the …
Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 2015
The Chambolle 2015 is surprisingly fresh and vivid, both for the vintage and the producer - who normally needs more time to unfold. With very fine acidity and fine Chambolle minerality, this is lively and a bit on the hedonistic side. Slightly warm, it's still a lovely expression of Chambolle. This …
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