Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Sometimes, one gets the temptation to break the patterns and the conventions ... so here we go ... more about this later ... During my tastings at Domaine Charles Boigelot, I have been more and more impressed by this young man and his wines. To me, he is one of the largest new talents in …
[Read more...] about Flavour of the Year 2025 – Charles Boigelot
It is always a treat and a great pleasure to visit Thibault Morey ... as there is a zen-like balance and tranquility over this estate ... nothing forced but wines made like nature intended them - it seems. I am of course back at Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the elegant wines from the prime …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Morey-Coffinet tasting the 2023s
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! Tasting the …
[Read more...] about Visit to Marchand-Tawse – Tasting the 2023 Reds
The Winehog "Food for Thought" are my reflections on the core qualities of the wines we drink ... these are merely thoughts and reflections that I use when I try to understand and appreciate wines ... and I hope they can offer you a better insight in the qualities and potentials of the wines we …
[Read more...] about Winehog Food for Thought: Phenolic Ripeness
Vin d'émotion is basically very easy - it's a wine that makes you want to pour another glass ... then the full bottle, before you start checking for the next bottle and where you can get it. In essence, “Joie de vivre” is the beautiful French phrase often used to express a cheerful enjoyment of …
