Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Winehog is quite old, in a sense dating back to the French Revolution (1789-1799). It's at those dates that I decided to bookend my historical research, and not look too much at the period before the Revolution. Why? Because the pre-Revolutionary period was very much another world, and in most …
[Read more...] about Biens Nationaux – A New (Old) Beginning
My good friend Robert Collins is back on Winehog giving his view on a Burgundian topic. This time, Pouilly-Fuisse. Recent news of a classification of Pouilly-Fuisse vineyards was met with great acclaim. My personal travels in this country and its wines span 45 years, so a moment of reflection was …
[Read more...] about Collins Corner #26 – one vine, 3 countrysides
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 useful; …
[Read more...] about Vins d’Emotion from Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot
It's always a privilege to meet my vigneron neighbour in Nuits-Saint-Georges, as the Tawse winery is located in my backyard. Pascal Marchand is one of the most knowledgeable vignerons in Burgundy, and it's a treat to hear his views based in vast knowledge and long experience. This is how we …
[Read more...] about Visit to Marchand-Tawse and Domaine Tawse – Tasting the 2020s
I have made it my "calling" to discover emotional wines for you to seek out and enjoy in your personal hedonistic quest. These vins d'émotion have nerve, tension, and energy behind their hedonistic intensity. I hope they evoke your passion: the passion to explore and the passion to have another …
