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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Winehog is bad at hiding his opinion, and is terrible at faking enthusiasm for wines that don't give him (me) at least some excitement and joy. Walking through the Grands Jours de Bourgogne, I realized that there are so many indifferent wines produced - 90% of them, with 80% I really don't …
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Bernard Zito is the Swiss Army knife of the Burgundy wine world. He makes wine, he is a biodynamics consultant, he is a courtier, and perhaps he has other roles of which I am not aware. He is far from a rookie in the business. He's worked with vineyards and viticulture - more specifically …
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I have introduced a brand new business subscription, with which you can use the Winehog's copyrighted photos and illustrations on your website and in your communications. Previously this was not allowed! I have noticed that quite many subscribers use Winehog pictures in their communications, and …
Charles Lachaux of Vosne-Romanée's Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux is continuing to develop his viticulture. I have followed Lachaux's Nuits-Saint-Georges vineyard Les Procès throughout the year since 2021, watching its development and his viticultural techniques as we move towards each new vintage. Now …
It's always a privilege to meet up with my vigneron neighbour Pascal Marchand in Nuits-Saint-Georges. He is one of the most knowledgeable winegrowers in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views, which are based on vast knowledge and long experience. This is how I learn! Pascal is a great …
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