The EU and other competent authorities have introduced a new two-factor authentication of credit card payments made online. This is tedious, but in general it works ... most of the time. I have, however, noticed additional issues with the payment solution - at least more than before the …
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Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2019s
What a week, tasting with names like Charles Lachaux, Comte Georges de Vogue, Grivot, and finally Robert Groffier, where Nicolas has produced fantastic wines equalling his very best vintages. Nicolas Groffier did very well with the 2018s, but his 2019s are even better: fresher, more gourmand, …
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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 …
Domaine Seguin Manuel – a sneak peak
Seguin Manuel is one of the older Burgundy houses - or should I same names - dating back to 1824. The Winehog's history with this name is somewhat shorter, although I have tasted wines from the estate going back to 1929 (a still very fresh Corton-Charlemagne at age 70 or so, tasted in the …
Tasting the 2019s at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux
Expectations - divine expectations! Charles Lachaux is making some giant quality leaps, possibly even surpassing many of the current top-end domaines in Burgundy. His progress is that notable, made through hard work and dedication, and by making some very rapid, important changes in viticulture …
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