This week I attended a tasting of red Corton; a rare thing, in Denmark at least. The tasting included 10 Cortons from five producers, all top-flight amongst the panoply of Corton producers. The purpose was to learn: learn about different parts … [Read more...] about Corton, Corton, red Corton .. exploring the hill
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Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2018s from cask
Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a Burgundian delight; it is always a treat to visit this estate to taste the new vintage. This was equally the case for the 2018 vintage here, as Millot has caught the 2018s on the cool side, meaning that most of the wines … [Read more...] about Visit Jean-Marc Millot, Tasting of the 2018s from cask
Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
Domaine d'Eugenie is a iconic producer in more than one sense. Firstly, Domaine d'Eugenie is made up in part of the iconic vineyards from the old Rene Engel estate in Vosne-Romanée. Secondly, Domaine d'Eugenie is the creation of Francois Pinault, the … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine d`Eugenie – tasting the 2017s
Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
One of my yearly wine highlights is the tasting at Domaine Roulot, where I have the pleasure of sampling the latest vintage, normally from cask. This year was however different, as a trip to the hospital in March interfered with both my Trilogie … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Roulot – tasting of the 2017s from bottle
Vincent Wine Company, Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Armstrong Vineyard 2016
Vincent Wine Company is a small winery located in the Eola Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They make Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay - and provided the Winehog with some samples this summer. Vincent's Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Armstrong … [Read more...] about Vincent Wine Company, Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Armstrong Vineyard 2016
Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
This was my first visit to Domaine A.-F. Gros after tasting the wines several times at Vosne Millisime, Trilogie and Grands Jours de Bourgogne. I have not always been excited by the style here, but with a new team in place, I have heard much … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine A.-F. Gros, tasting of the 2018s from cask
Vincent Wine Company, Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills, Bjornson Vineyard 2016
Vincent Wine Company is a small winery located in the Eola Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They make Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and Gamay - and have provided the Winehog with some samples this summer. Vincent Wine Company Pinot Noir Eola-Amity … [Read more...] about Vincent Wine Company, Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills, Bjornson Vineyard 2016
Vincent Wine Company, Chardonnay Willamette Valley “Tardive” 2017
Vincent Wine Company is a small winery located in the Eola Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. They make Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and Gamay - and have provided the Winehog with some samples this summer. Vincent Wine Company, Chardonnay Willamette … [Read more...] about Vincent Wine Company, Chardonnay Willamette Valley “Tardive” 2017