I have visited many wine growers over the years, and these days it takes a lot to truly surprise and thrill me. This is the unadorned truth of being a wine writer. But a few weeks back I was surprised and thrilled to my core by a young vigneron who is creating poetry and music with some …
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Visit to Domaine Thomas-Collardot – Tasting the 2022s
Domaine Thomas-Collardot was one of my favourite discoveries in 2018. It's a relatively new, small estate making interesting, vivid, and pure wines in Puligny-Montrachet. That was now more than five years ago, and in the meantime, this domaine has given me with a great deal of pleasure in …
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Visit to Armand Heitz – Tasting the Red 2022s
I have not visited Armand Heitz since 2018, due to logistical reasons and other trivial issues. A significant number of things have happened with Armand in the interim, including a new chateau and an important expansion of his production. Armand Heitz has expanded in several areas, and while …
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The Winehog’s New Greet, Talk, and Advise Service
I meet and greet many people who come through Burgundy, but collectors outside the Côte d'Or sometimes would like to chat and ask questions as well. I have therefore created a new Greet,Talk, and Advise service where, via Facetime, we can have a conversation about what interests you in the world …
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Visit to Armand Heitz – Tasting the White 2022s
I have not visited Armand Heitz since 2018, due to logistical reasons and other trivial issues. A significant number of things have happened with Armand in the interim, including a new chateau and an important expansion of his production. Expanding production to more than 200,000 bottles is not …
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