Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
"I, Winehog, take thee, Riedel/Zalto/Grassl, to be my wedded stemware, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health ... " Be that as it may, we do tend to update our preferences, and Grassl is new in my line-up. This is …
[Read more...] about The Riedel/Grassl and Zalto partnership – March 2022
The 2018s are a crazy bunch of rather generous, rich wines, most - if not all - on the slightly hot side. It is therefore relevant to look at their optimal serving temperatures, as the wines sometimes lack a bit of freshness and acidity. Furthermore, some wines tend to over-ripeness, and …
"I, Winehog, take thee, Riedel/Zalto, to be my wedded stemware, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my …
[Read more...] about The Riedel and Zalto partnership – August 2019
I do like rosé. There - I said it loudly and openly! This predilection poses some interesting questions about how best to enjoy a good glass of rosé - without being overly technical. Or should I say, without being overtly technical! As a wine collector and drinker I have a large selection of …
[Read more...] about Rosé: Stemware helps your Provence rosé to unfold
I have followed Domaine Grivot over the last 10 to 15 years and been very impressed by the progress since 2007. The quality has improved significantly every year, and the style has changed to a more refined and terroir driven expression of pinot. The 2014s were magnificent, and I was therefore …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Grivot – initial impressions of the 2015s
