Since Christmas, I have been tasting samples of new wines and estates, ones that the Winehog has never tasted before. It is an exciting endeavour. and it's yielding some disappointments, some expected results, and some very pleasant surprises. One of the pleasant surprises is Domaine Marcel …
Vins d'Émotion
Two Moron-Garcia 2019 wines from bottle
I was very impressed when I tasted the Moron-Garcia wines from cask in late 2019 and again in 2020. The wines were outstandingly detailed and tantalizing, sensually expressive with loads of floral details - different types of rose - and an open character that can without doubt be credited to the …
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The future ratings – Points ABC(D)
One of my goals is to find and promote more enjoyable, affordable Burgundies. It is therefore extremely important to use an understandable, reliable rating system for more modest wines, a system that has vinous joy and pleasure at its core. Somehow I don't think an 80- or 84-point rating will …
Points are a useless guide to lesser wines
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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Happy New Year!
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 …