The 2020 vintage is a serious and somewhat scary beast - to me at least- coming as it does after the outstandingly great red 2019s. Don't get me wrong: I think the 2020s are very, very good, and sometimes even better than the 2019s. It's seemingly a cooler year, and a vintage that often talks to …
Vintage Report 2019
2020 cool in hot year [the one]
While 2019 is mentioned as the best year in history by some, the word on 2020 is not yet so unambiguous. Yet while it is early, views and preferences are starting to be formed. As an old man - 55 - I have seen a lot, and announcing a vintage as the best ever is not going to turn my head. I know, …
2019 and the impression of alcohol
The 2019 vintage is by some seen as the greatest since 1865. That's quite a few years ago, and while The Winehog is old, he cannot quite recall the 1865 vintage. In truth, my vinous memory only goes back to 1929! There is, however, no doubt that 2019 is a great vintage; perhaps even the …
Bourgogne 2019: A Second View
Back in Burgundy after a break of nearly four months due to travel restrictions, I'm ready to embrace Bourgogne and the 2019 vintage again. We are now four months further into elevage, and a clearer picture is emerging. My optimistic first look is confirmed, although with some refining …
Burgundy 2019: A first look
We need a cheerful note, positive news, and to look forward to a new and open world .. after you know... the... It is very early, but I need to speak up about the 2019 Burgundies, as they seem to be of a special, almost royal, breed and class. I have during the past weeks tasted quite a few …