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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 2019 vintage is brilliant and Vins d'émotion are there to be found from many estates. That said, even the best producers have their weak spots. Finding a vin d'émotion is therefore a time-consuming sport - yet it's fulfilling and gratifying as is nothing else. Vins d’émotion should at all …
Enjoyable wines are built mainly for straightforward pleasure and enjoyment, and can range from regional to grand cru. The keys are - as always - tension and energy that make the wine both lively and attractive. Big terroirs are not a must with these wines, but neither are they a …
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