Summer and heat take the 'Hog a bit off track - this time to fish and chips, normally an inexpensive dish. That said, in my opinion, top-class fish and chips can more than hold its own against a lot of overcomplicated Michelin-starred food. Simplicity is king: few ingredients and the main …
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Jasper Morris’s “Inside Burgundy”, Second Edition
Jasper Morris has published the second edition of his book Inside Burgundy. The new edition includes additional information added to the already impressive first edition, which I have in electronic form. It is an impressive book, and the level of detail is excellent. A great deal of work has …
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On the Table, In the Glass #36: Un Vrai Vin de Soif
Vin de soif: I use this term carefully, as it expresses an opinion about both drinkability and complexity. A grand cru from a great producer and vintage will often have substantial complexity and depth that require reflection and a deeper interpretation of the hedonistic side. A wine such as this …
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2020 Whites: A View of Greatness
In recent weeks I have gotten a better grip on the 2020 vintage of white Burgundies, and let me be direct: They have impressed me considerably. Now, after a few weeks of tasting Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Roulot, Benjamin Leroux, and Domaine Matrot, I'm convinced that the 2020s are amongst the best …
A Casual Visit to Domaine Thomas-Collardot
Visiting estates is becoming more and more a question of scheduling and advance planning. It seems like the casual visits are getting rarer, as people are getting increasingly stressed by the focus on their daily routine. This is understandable, yet I do like the spirit of a quick, casual tasting …
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