Méo-Camuzet’s 2024s: Burgundy poise, oak, Pinot precision
Winehog’s visit to Méo-Camuzet points to dry, poised Pinot Noir in 2024—some austerity, assertive oak, classic structure. Buying cues for Burgundy fans.
Wine Data Signals Optimism: Searches Rise, Quality Trends Up
Wine-Searcher data points to cautious optimism: searches rose, availability expanded, and critic scores ticked up; standouts include Austria, Germany, Alsace.
Canto Del Principe Bolgheri Rosso 2022 at Trader Joe’s: Review
A Sangiovese-led Bolgheri red from Trader Joe’s with dry, juicy Tuscan character. We break down style, context, best occasions, and pairing direction.
Méo-Camuzet 2024 Burgundy: Pinot Noir finesse, firmer edges
Winehog’s tasting of Méo-Camuzet’s 2024 Burgundy shows Pinot Noir finesse with an austere edge and forward oak. Glimpses of Marsannay and Chambolle.
Italian Wine Highlights: Kerner, Garda DOC, and Burgundy Goals
Susannah’s 2025 wine highlights: Kerner in Alto Adige, Garda DOC’s low‑alcohol push, Gen Z classroom insights, and a Burgundy study comeback.
Peter Dow’s legacy: Nebbiolo in Washington and Café Juanita remembered
Peter Dow’s passing underscores his outsized impact: pioneering Nebbiolo in Yakima Valley and bridging Seattle dining, winemaking, and import culture.
Should You Taste the Sample Pour? Sommelier Etiquette Explained
Dreading the pre-dinner swirl-and-sip? Here’s when to taste, when to trust your somm, and how to spot flaws—without killing the table vibe.
Bordeaux’s Hard Reality and Wine World Headlines This Week
Bordeaux faces another heartbreaking loss as small growers struggle, plus Messi's wine-sprite habit, a priest's podcast, a Navarra study, and CES vineyard tech.
Italian Wine 2025 Highlights: Kerner, Garda DOC, Burgundy Study
From Kerner in Alto Adige to Garda DOC’s new low-alcohol push, Susannah’s 2025 highlights span teaching, brand ambassadorship, and Burgundy study.
Skyaasen in Meursault: Elegant Aligoté with Burgundy finesse
Winehog’s Steen Öhman visits micro-négociant Skyaasen in Meursault. Elegant, delicate Aligoté and Bouzeron show crisp structure and refined fruit.