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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Lively, enjoyable, and affordable Burgundies: Is this too good to be true? Not really, as the right focus can ensure you many delightful Burgundy moments without breaking the bank. It is, however, important to note that many of these wines may be found in the sub-88-point bracket, hence rendering …
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After a year with Covid and its accompanying restrictions, we all need to relax and enjoy, to celebrate like there IS a tomorrow, to kiss and hug and all the other things that currently are banned. I know we will have to wait a bit longer, but my God! Even grumpy old men like me are in a hugging …
I have been ranting a lot about vins d'émotion and the importance of feeling and appreciating their hedonistic, joyful excitement. As I get older I find this becomes even more important, with this impression surely accentuated by the current Covid crisis. I miss the opportunity to seek out these …
The 2020 harvest has begun, and while the development of the crop was good for a long period, the recent combination of heat and drought is causing problems for many vignerons. The harvest is a bit earlier than first anticipated. Many will start around August 22, but others, especially in the Cote …
A hedonistic treat is what I am constantly looking for. Not points, not weight, not density, but zen-like balance, refinement, and sheer joy. For me, there are few wines that offer this - along with generosity and effortlessness -as consistently as La Romanee from Domaine du Comte …
