Here are the most visited English language pages on BKWine Magazine in 2011. Or to be really correct, since we re- launched the web site in the new design in early June, and excluding the
If you are interested in selling your wines in Finland, perhaps this is something you should look at: the Tampere Wine Fair on April 13-15, 2012. The event is open both the trade and to
Ristorante Aldo di Castiglione is certainly one of the more peculiar restaurants we have been to, at least when you arrive. We knew the address but wondered if we were mistaken when we arrived. It
Tenuta Col d’Orcia is one of the most famous producers in the region around Montalcino where they produce the exclusive Brunello di Montalcino and the somewhat more affordable Rosso di Montalcino. The winery contacted us
We wrote in December on a few of the small independent champagne producers that we think are worth discovering, making so-called ”growers’ champagne”. Following the article we had several suggestions from readers on more names
There are more and more people in the “wine community” that twitter, both professionals and “amateurs” (in the French sense of the word). We have written a short introduction in two parts to get you
A few people have noticed that we exist recently. That’s very nice and we appreciate it very much! Here’s a list: The Drinks Business’ Blog de Blogs: Wine regions that merit to be discovered About.com Europe
Since wine exports are booming so is wine import. Over the period 1995 to 2010 it has increased from 48 million hl to almost the double: 87 Mhl. The wine buyers have been even more
Rebuilding a web site is exciting. There is always something new and unexpected that happens. Many of you have had some troubles accessing our site recently and we apologise for that. That is one of
Rebuilding a web site is exciting. There is always something new and unexpected that happens. Many of you have had some troubles accessing our site recently and we apologise for that. That is one of
Le Capelier Toqué is a tiny restaurant. It is easy to miss it when you walk up the street Rue Guillaume Puy in the Quartier des Teinturiers (the old dyers’ part of Avignon – definitely
It is in the world wine export numbers (international trade in wine) where you see the real boom. Wine is more and more consumed outside the country of production. There are two big drivers behind
Internet wine shops can sell directly to Swedish consumers and bypass the monopoly The Swedish wine market is dominated by the monopoly retailer, Systembolaget (just like Alko in Finland and Vinmonopolet in Norway). Since a
In contrast to global vineyard area and wine production, that declined, global wine consumption saw a slight increase in 2010, inching marginally up to 238 million hectolitres. World consumption peaked in 2007 at around 250
An extensive list of importers of wine to Sweden The Swedish wine (and alcohol) trade is split in two distinct parts: the importers and the retailer. Retail is a monopoly and it is the Systembolaget
Just like vineyard acreage, world wine production shrunk in 2010. The total volume of wine produced in 2010 is estimated to be 263 million hectolitre, down from a bit over 270 Mhl in 2009. Here’s
La Taverna del Capitano-I 3 Mori is a small taverna-restaurant just next to the Doumo so a bit away from Piazza del Campo. Traditional Siennese dishes served in a simple setting. The old vaulted rooms
Global vineyard surface area shrunk in 2010 to 7.6 million hectares, loosing around 10,000ha. The “old world” is still very dominant although the “New World have increased in importance, gaining just over nine percentage points
It is actually the 19th yearly edition of the Millesime Bio organic wine show that has just finished. Amazing that it has been going for almost 20 years. Some numbers about the show: around 3600
The appellations that were expected to see the biggest growth in demand in 2011 were Bordeaux, Languedoc and Rhône, according to Sopexa. Every year Sopexa polls wine importers and retailers across 12 countries on how
If I had to choose one single wine show to go to I would have a hard time choose between Millésime Bio and Vinisud. But since Millésime Bio has just finished I must admit that
Well, it’s actually quite some time since the BKWine Brief #101 was published but we’ve had some persistent publishing problems, that should now be resolved (but as you can tell below, we’re having our fair
An interview in French with the founder, Thierry Rodriguez, of the Mas Gabinele wine estate in Faugeres in the Languedoc. This is quite an old video, but that apparently we have not previously published it
On our March wine tour to South Africa (sold out in 2012 – let us know if you are interested for 2013) we have extended the wine regions we visit from “the usual”, those that
Reuben’s is on the main street in the small town of Franschhoek, one of the most beautiful wine regions in South Africa. This is quite famous restaurant. It has a nice outdoor seating on a
Vinitaly is one of the world’s biggest wine shows. The fair is of course primarily a professional event and is an excellent occasion to meet with many Italian wine producers. The next edition takes place
There has recently been a curious “debate” on one of the major Swedish wine blogs on what is “the strongest wine in the world”, naturally fermented, excluding fortified wines. It started some time back with
The Born Digital Wine Awards (BDWA) is a competition that aims to promote and honour good writing and imagery on wine that has been published online. It is open to anyone who produces content on
The harvest reports keep coming in from various regions. Over all the producers seem happy, more or less, even though there were some problems, at least in France. But of course, nobody wants to be
If last month was special because it was BKWine Brief issue number 100 this month’s Brief is special for another reason. We have discovered that there are some issues with the delivery of the Brief
Here are the most visited English language pages on BKWine Magazine in 2011. Or to be really correct, since we re- launched the web site
If you are interested in selling your wines in Finland, perhaps this is something you should look at: the Tampere Wine Fair on April 13-15,
Ristorante Aldo di Castiglione is certainly one of the more peculiar restaurants we have been to, at least when you arrive. We knew the address
Tenuta Col d’Orcia is one of the most famous producers in the region around Montalcino where they produce the exclusive Brunello di Montalcino and the
We wrote in December on a few of the small independent champagne producers that we think are worth discovering, making so-called ”growers’ champagne”. Following the
There are more and more people in the “wine community” that twitter, both professionals and “amateurs” (in the French sense of the word). We have
A few people have noticed that we exist recently. That’s very nice and we appreciate it very much! Here’s a list: The Drinks Business’ Blog
Since wine exports are booming so is wine import. Over the period 1995 to 2010 it has increased from 48 million hl to almost the
Rebuilding a web site is exciting. There is always something new and unexpected that happens. Many of you have had some troubles accessing our site
Rebuilding a web site is exciting. There is always something new and unexpected that happens. Many of you have had some troubles accessing our site
Le Capelier Toqué is a tiny restaurant. It is easy to miss it when you walk up the street Rue Guillaume Puy in the Quartier
It is in the world wine export numbers (international trade in wine) where you see the real boom. Wine is more and more consumed outside
Internet wine shops can sell directly to Swedish consumers and bypass the monopoly The Swedish wine market is dominated by the monopoly retailer, Systembolaget (just
In contrast to global vineyard area and wine production, that declined, global wine consumption saw a slight increase in 2010, inching marginally up to 238
An extensive list of importers of wine to Sweden The Swedish wine (and alcohol) trade is split in two distinct parts: the importers and the
Just like vineyard acreage, world wine production shrunk in 2010. The total volume of wine produced in 2010 is estimated to be 263 million hectolitre,
La Taverna del Capitano-I 3 Mori is a small taverna-restaurant just next to the Doumo so a bit away from Piazza del Campo. Traditional Siennese
Global vineyard surface area shrunk in 2010 to 7.6 million hectares, loosing around 10,000ha. The “old world” is still very dominant although the “New World
It is actually the 19th yearly edition of the Millesime Bio organic wine show that has just finished. Amazing that it has been going for
The appellations that were expected to see the biggest growth in demand in 2011 were Bordeaux, Languedoc and Rhône, according to Sopexa. Every year Sopexa
If I had to choose one single wine show to go to I would have a hard time choose between Millésime Bio and Vinisud. But
Well, it’s actually quite some time since the BKWine Brief #101 was published but we’ve had some persistent publishing problems, that should now be resolved
An interview in French with the founder, Thierry Rodriguez, of the Mas Gabinele wine estate in Faugeres in the Languedoc. This is quite an old
On our March wine tour to South Africa (sold out in 2012 – let us know if you are interested for 2013) we have extended
Reuben’s is on the main street in the small town of Franschhoek, one of the most beautiful wine regions in South Africa. This is quite
Vinitaly is one of the world’s biggest wine shows. The fair is of course primarily a professional event and is an excellent occasion to meet
There has recently been a curious “debate” on one of the major Swedish wine blogs on what is “the strongest wine in the world”, naturally
The Born Digital Wine Awards (BDWA) is a competition that aims to promote and honour good writing and imagery on wine that has been published
The harvest reports keep coming in from various regions. Over all the producers seem happy, more or less, even though there were some problems, at
If last month was special because it was BKWine Brief issue number 100 this month’s Brief is special for another reason. We have discovered that
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