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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Vin d'émotion is seen by some as merely a marketing term, or a concept designed to promote a certain type of wine - or even the Winehog himself. All are entitled to their view on this topic. That said, I encourage all Burgundy lovers to check out the vin d'émotion lists and test the qualities of …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Nicolas Faure – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
Dear readers, beloved winelovers, and friends: I want The Winehog media and website to work seamlessly in providing you knowledge and news from Burgundy. It's therefore very important that the online customer service works well, and in a timely manner. I am, however, a one-man band, meaning that …
To simplify your search for emotional wines, I have decided to compile a list of the top emotional producers in each appellation. Comments and thoughts The list contains producers that regularly score an emotional rating, and they are ranked in three levels. I hope this proves …
We all know that Burgundy is an expensive and elusive hobby where we can spend hundreds of euros in the hunt for pleasure and optimal quality in a single bottle, We are blessed with opportunities, while others - even in Burgundy itself - are less fortunate. Illness can strike, sorrow and despair …
[Read more...] about Association Les Violettes – Supporting the Less Fortunate
During the Grand Jours de Bourgogne there is usually a Clos Vougeot tasting for the press; and so it was this year. It's a good initiative, although some of the wines perhaps lacked the standard that one expects from a modern-day Clos Vougeot. The prices of grand cru Burgundy today somehow raise …
