It’s 7 PM. Time for an aperitif. A “drink” before dinner. What’s your favourite kind of aperitif? We actually have a fairly limited repertoire of aperitifs. We rarely take a have “regular” wine. Well it
It’s 7 PM. Time for an aperitif. A “drink” before dinner. What’s your favourite kind of aperitif? We actually have a fairly limited repertoire of aperitifs. We rarely take a have “regular” wine. Well it
The grandiose and solemn Chapitre Exceptionnel of the Confrérie du Vin de Cahors where 11 American sommeliers were dubbed knights Almost every wine region in France has its own “wine brotherhood”, confrérie de vin. Cahors,
A wine tour to Argentina and Chile is very much about passion and enthusiasm. It is spectacular and remote wine regions. A wonderful gastronomy. Welcoming people. But it is also an opportunity to explore the
We are very happy to announce that our first book in English is soon to be published. The book is called “Biodynamic, organic and natural winemaking. Sustainable viticulture and viniculture.” It is published by Floris
Now is a good time to decide on a wine tour for the autumn of the winter. We have two tours on the schedule for the autumn and two for the winter. Two classic tours
A few weeks back France gained a new appellation: AOC / AOP Terrasses du Larzac. It used to be a separate sub-designation within the greater Languedoc appellation: “Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac”. The INAO gave its
Matching food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes think. But certain combinations are better than others and sometimes it is worthwhile to think a little extra on what goes well together.
In a recent article here on BKWine Magazine on the largest wine importers (in Sweden) I speculated about why many of the largest wine importers have several subsidiaries. In some it become a maze of
The world’s biggest selling spirits is a curious bunch of brands. Most likely you will have heard of no more than two or possibly three brands on the list. Most likely you will not be
Soon here on BKWine Magazine we will publish a story about a fantastic visit to a winery in Chile that took place earlier this year, on this year’s South America wine tour. It was quite
It’s summertime and you long for white wines, right? There are so many white wines suitable for summer food. You can find a white wine to go with everything you eat, except perhaps lamb and
It’s summertime and you long for white wines, right? There are so many white wines suitable for summer food. You can find a white wine to go with everything you eat, except perhaps lamb and
BKWine interviewed in the Italian magazine WineMeridian The Italian online magazine WineMeridian has just published an interview with us on how better to sell wines in Sweden. Or to put it in another way, we
The book Jura Wine by Wink Lorch has all the information that you may ever need on wine from the Jura wine region in eastern France. It contains wine producer profiles, detailed information about the
And a full listing of the 50 biggest suppliers to Systembolaget Statistics on the size of wine importers is interesting. The ten largest wine importers in Sweden (or more accurately: suppliers to Systembolaget) account for
If you want to know a little more about cognac you could do worse than getting yourself a free copy of Nicholas Faith’s Guide to Cognac. You can buy it printed on paper or get
The Drink Business had a fat headline the other day: “Natural wines can be aged for 50 years.” Said by Isabelle Legeron, a French wine expert and a big advocate for this type of wines.
The Drink Business had a fat headline the other day: “Natural wines can be aged for 50 years.” Said by Isabelle Legeron, a French wine expert and a big advocate for this type of wines.
It is now high time to book your wine tour for the autumn and to start thinking about winter wine touring. On the autumn program we have two spectacular classics: Bordeaux and the Douro Valley.
The Italian State Tourist Office has produced a beautiful magazine about various destinations in Italy. The name is “Italian adventures”. One of the trips that they feature in the magazine is BKWine’s wine and food
The Italian wine producer Mazzei has vineyards in Chianti, Castelli Fonterutoli, and in the Maremma coastal region, Belguardo. They also have, since some time, back vineyards in Sicily, the Zisola property in the Noto region.
An update on the wine tours on our current scheduled program. A handful of really delicious wine tours: Bordeaux, September 17-21 Douro Valley in Portugal, October 22-26 Chile and Argentina in South America, January 31
Winemakers in different countries face different problems. When we were in South Africa in March harvest was in full swing. Several times we had discussions on how to keep the baboons away from the vineyard.
Winemakers in different countries face different problems. When we were in South Africa in March harvest was in full swing. Several times we had discussions on how to keep the baboons away from the vineyard.
Are all the new, low(ish) priced appassimento, ripasso, passito, “baby-amarone” wines a cause for concern? I received an interesting question on email from someone in the wine business. In short: “You see more and more
Elegant and refreshing white wines with a touch of perfume from Bordeaux Each spring the wine growers of Entre deux Mers presents their wines to a jury of wine professionals soon after their release. This
Amarone in particular and Valpolicella wines more broadly has seen a tremendous success in recent decades. Talking about a renaissance is understating it. The powerful, intense amarones and the elegant and stylish Valpolicella wines have
Wine tours currently on the scheduled program for BKWine Tours. Douro Valley, Portugal, 14-18 May 2014 Bordeaux, September 17-21 Douro Valley in Portugal, October 22-26 And soon to come South America with Argentina and Chile,
One of the joys of travelling to different wine regions is that you actually also get a bit of an insight into the culture, history, tradition and society of the regions or countries your visit.
It’s 7 PM. Time for an aperitif. A “drink” before dinner. What’s your favourite kind of aperitif? We actually have a fairly limited repertoire of
It’s 7 PM. Time for an aperitif. A “drink” before dinner. What’s your favourite kind of aperitif? We actually have a fairly limited repertoire of
The grandiose and solemn Chapitre Exceptionnel of the Confrérie du Vin de Cahors where 11 American sommeliers were dubbed knights Almost every wine region in
A wine tour to Argentina and Chile is very much about passion and enthusiasm. It is spectacular and remote wine regions. A wonderful gastronomy. Welcoming
We are very happy to announce that our first book in English is soon to be published. The book is called “Biodynamic, organic and natural
Now is a good time to decide on a wine tour for the autumn of the winter. We have two tours on the schedule for
A few weeks back France gained a new appellation: AOC / AOP Terrasses du Larzac. It used to be a separate sub-designation within the greater
Matching food and wine may not be as complicated as we sometimes think. But certain combinations are better than others and sometimes it is worthwhile
In a recent article here on BKWine Magazine on the largest wine importers (in Sweden) I speculated about why many of the largest wine importers
The world’s biggest selling spirits is a curious bunch of brands. Most likely you will have heard of no more than two or possibly three
Soon here on BKWine Magazine we will publish a story about a fantastic visit to a winery in Chile that took place earlier this year,
It’s summertime and you long for white wines, right? There are so many white wines suitable for summer food. You can find a white wine
It’s summertime and you long for white wines, right? There are so many white wines suitable for summer food. You can find a white wine
BKWine interviewed in the Italian magazine WineMeridian The Italian online magazine WineMeridian has just published an interview with us on how better to sell wines
The book Jura Wine by Wink Lorch has all the information that you may ever need on wine from the Jura wine region in eastern
And a full listing of the 50 biggest suppliers to Systembolaget Statistics on the size of wine importers is interesting. The ten largest wine importers
If you want to know a little more about cognac you could do worse than getting yourself a free copy of Nicholas Faith’s Guide to
The Drink Business had a fat headline the other day: “Natural wines can be aged for 50 years.” Said by Isabelle Legeron, a French wine
The Drink Business had a fat headline the other day: “Natural wines can be aged for 50 years.” Said by Isabelle Legeron, a French wine
It is now high time to book your wine tour for the autumn and to start thinking about winter wine touring. On the autumn program
The Italian State Tourist Office has produced a beautiful magazine about various destinations in Italy. The name is “Italian adventures”. One of the trips that
The Italian wine producer Mazzei has vineyards in Chianti, Castelli Fonterutoli, and in the Maremma coastal region, Belguardo. They also have, since some time, back
An update on the wine tours on our current scheduled program. A handful of really delicious wine tours: Bordeaux, September 17-21 Douro Valley in Portugal,
Winemakers in different countries face different problems. When we were in South Africa in March harvest was in full swing. Several times we had discussions
Winemakers in different countries face different problems. When we were in South Africa in March harvest was in full swing. Several times we had discussions
Are all the new, low(ish) priced appassimento, ripasso, passito, “baby-amarone” wines a cause for concern? I received an interesting question on email from someone in
Elegant and refreshing white wines with a touch of perfume from Bordeaux Each spring the wine growers of Entre deux Mers presents their wines to
Amarone in particular and Valpolicella wines more broadly has seen a tremendous success in recent decades. Talking about a renaissance is understating it. The powerful,
Wine tours currently on the scheduled program for BKWine Tours. Douro Valley, Portugal, 14-18 May 2014 Bordeaux, September 17-21 Douro Valley in Portugal, October 22-26
One of the joys of travelling to different wine regions is that you actually also get a bit of an insight into the culture, history,
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