Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
In the summer of 2016 I had an enlightening experience, as I tasted the first truly interesting and enjoyable Danish wine: Njord, made from Pinot Noir Précoce, an early-ripening variant of the Burgundian stalwart. I have therefore followed the Njord project ever since, and while it is very …
[Read more...] about Njord Pinot Noir Précoce 2018 – Mr. Solaris reporting from the Zealand Alps
I normally only write about Burgundian wines, but this Danish wine deserves at a mention .... Njord is made approximately 15 km from my home - and 2013 was the first vintage. It's made from Pinot Noir Précoce or Frühburgunder - an early ripening mutation of the Pinot Noir used in Burgundy - …
My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
[Read more...] about WineHog rating system – more than points
