During one afternoon in July 2021, 132 people died from a downpour from hell that hit Ahr. In a few hours, the water rose to the villages, and those who did not have time or
Biodynamic viticulture is a topic that often stirs up emotions. Sometimes positive, it’s a trendy segment today. Sometimes negative, especially for those trying to understand how it works. Whatever one thinks, there is no doubt
Champagne growers on a visit to Stockholm with the Franska Vinlistan serve Nobel Prize wine It has almost become a tradition. At the end of the autumn, a small gathering of wine producers from Champagne
How can a small champagne producer get into a new market? En excellent our outstanding product, such as Champagne Pascale Lejeune, is not enough. It is not easy for a small wine producer to break
The Big Houses dominate the champagne market. As an example, in Sweden, roughly three million bottles of champagne are sold each year. Well under ten per cent of these are from growers who manage the
If you say Franconia, I’ll say Pinot Noir at lightning speed Germany is getting a reputation for the quality of its pinot noir, locally called spätburgunder. But how can that be? It is already a
Etna wines have shot to fame in the last few decades. The wines from this still-active volcano are sought out by wine lovers all over the world. It is a small wine region, only 1200
Everyone loves influencers. Before you let your irritation dangerously increase your heart rate, look around and list your own five most influential influencers. Well, you can’t think of any. But then raise your gaze a
The tasting at The Wine Hub’s new premises on Sibyllegatan resulted in a completely different dialogue about wine when Miguel Torres entered the scene. Torres certainly has a lot to brag about, but instead of
Beaujolais is one of the world’s most famous wine districts. There are “regular” beaujolais, beaujolais village, and beaujolais “cru”, from one of the ten villages with their own designation. But perhaps best known of all
Champagne Palmer is a fairly small cooperative, counted in champagne dimensions. They have around 400 hectares of vineyards. They are known for the long ageing of the wines and their fondness for magnum bottles. Amazone
Finally. The growers from Champagne visit Stockholm again Meeting the winemakers adds an extra dimension to the wine and the experience. It makes you better understand what they want to achieve. It gives you even
Ornellaia has recently started selling its wine from 2018. An elegant vintage. But the vineyard also makes a “second wine”, Le Serre Nuove, perhaps slightly less ambitiously made and significantly less costly. And maybe also
Now it is getting more and more tempting to have a glass of white wine for an aperitif. Or maybe with the food. The days are getting longer and temperatures rise. A source for brilliant
Longed-for producers meet thirsty throats on the Italian Wind Day at the Grand Hotel Media, working life and living rooms are strongly impacted by restrictions, easement and re-restrictions. The headlines are gloomy; the offices almost
A warm welcome back, dear producers. And a rosé surprise. The same smile, unchanged energy level and sparkling enthusiasm. Long, narrow, graceful flute bottles line up, the humidity condenses into small pearls on the neck
Hällåkra Vingård breaks new ground for Swedish wines. Delicious lunch tasting in Skåne. “Ambitious” is the short summary of the visit to Hällåkra winery (Hällåkra Vingård) in Skåne (Scanie). Framed with wheat fields, oilseed rape
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices echo empty and meetings take place between adults in the
Going to a Master Class is enriching regardless of subject area or specialisation. An enthusiastic speaker with a strong connection and a big heart for the area in question. A conversation not only about the
A little brother is always a little brother. Even as he grows up, catching up with his big brother, borrowing his moped and kissing his girlfriend. Anyone who is knowledgeable enough to put Gigondas on
“With knowledge and modern technology you can get an elephant to dance ballet”. The evening’s tasting offered a lot of new insights, nuances and wonderful metaphors. Among other things, the link between bananas and wine.
A vertical tasting from 1998 to 2017 The headline might perhaps raise a few hackles. At the top of the pyramid there is, or at least should be, indisputably the most nuances, opulence and structure,
The people’s choice and the rewards for the patient The glasses are close to each other. Not literally in their arrangement on the table, but in style, appearance, viscosity and overall impression. The lowest level
I ask my friends about Valtellina. Most shake their heads; some say northern Italy but few make the connection to Lombardy. The talented and well-read smiles and ticks off nebbiolo combined with a comparison to
Secateur or spraying plane? Early morning in July 2019. A pre-arranged schedule involves alarm clock and strong coffee to have the time to go on a bike morning session. On a mountain-bike, Mosel’s makes it
A vineyard visit in Champagne “Down here in Aube, we used to be called ‘the bad boys of Champagne’” says Bertrand Gautherot, winemaker and owner of Vouette & Sorbée. “But not anymore,” he adds, smiling
The lord of the chateau who plays music for his wines A chateau in the Jura? Can there really be such a thing in this rural area with down-to-earth growers? Yes, there is at least
When the cork screw slowly works its way down, you probably have quite a good idea of what is in the bottle. Probably one of your favourite wines from a trusted producer, or at times,
“The promotional mailing you do not want to miss”, producer visits from Champagne. There are around 3000 small champagne producers, growers and similar, but only about 300 so-called “houses”. The “houses” are the big, well-known
“No thanks, not Chardonnay, but yes please, a glass of chablis” The wine producers in Chablis love the Swedes and the Swedes love Chablis. So it is. Eight percent of the production in Chablis is
During one afternoon in July 2021, 132 people died from a downpour from hell that hit Ahr. In a few hours, the water rose to
Biodynamic viticulture is a topic that often stirs up emotions. Sometimes positive, it’s a trendy segment today. Sometimes negative, especially for those trying to understand
Champagne growers on a visit to Stockholm with the Franska Vinlistan serve Nobel Prize wine It has almost become a tradition. At the end of
How can a small champagne producer get into a new market? En excellent our outstanding product, such as Champagne Pascale Lejeune, is not enough. It
The Big Houses dominate the champagne market. As an example, in Sweden, roughly three million bottles of champagne are sold each year. Well under ten
If you say Franconia, I’ll say Pinot Noir at lightning speed Germany is getting a reputation for the quality of its pinot noir, locally called
Etna wines have shot to fame in the last few decades. The wines from this still-active volcano are sought out by wine lovers all over
Everyone loves influencers. Before you let your irritation dangerously increase your heart rate, look around and list your own five most influential influencers. Well, you
The tasting at The Wine Hub’s new premises on Sibyllegatan resulted in a completely different dialogue about wine when Miguel Torres entered the scene. Torres
Beaujolais is one of the world’s most famous wine districts. There are “regular” beaujolais, beaujolais village, and beaujolais “cru”, from one of the ten villages
Champagne Palmer is a fairly small cooperative, counted in champagne dimensions. They have around 400 hectares of vineyards. They are known for the long ageing
Finally. The growers from Champagne visit Stockholm again Meeting the winemakers adds an extra dimension to the wine and the experience. It makes you better
Ornellaia has recently started selling its wine from 2018. An elegant vintage. But the vineyard also makes a “second wine”, Le Serre Nuove, perhaps slightly
Now it is getting more and more tempting to have a glass of white wine for an aperitif. Or maybe with the food. The days
Longed-for producers meet thirsty throats on the Italian Wind Day at the Grand Hotel Media, working life and living rooms are strongly impacted by restrictions,
A warm welcome back, dear producers. And a rosé surprise. The same smile, unchanged energy level and sparkling enthusiasm. Long, narrow, graceful flute bottles line
Hällåkra Vingård breaks new ground for Swedish wines. Delicious lunch tasting in Skåne. “Ambitious” is the short summary of the visit to Hällåkra winery (Hällåkra
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices
Going to a Master Class is enriching regardless of subject area or specialisation. An enthusiastic speaker with a strong connection and a big heart for
A little brother is always a little brother. Even as he grows up, catching up with his big brother, borrowing his moped and kissing his
“With knowledge and modern technology you can get an elephant to dance ballet”. The evening’s tasting offered a lot of new insights, nuances and wonderful
A vertical tasting from 1998 to 2017 The headline might perhaps raise a few hackles. At the top of the pyramid there is, or at
The people’s choice and the rewards for the patient The glasses are close to each other. Not literally in their arrangement on the table, but
I ask my friends about Valtellina. Most shake their heads; some say northern Italy but few make the connection to Lombardy. The talented and well-read
Secateur or spraying plane? Early morning in July 2019. A pre-arranged schedule involves alarm clock and strong coffee to have the time to go on
A vineyard visit in Champagne “Down here in Aube, we used to be called ‘the bad boys of Champagne’” says Bertrand Gautherot, winemaker and owner
The lord of the chateau who plays music for his wines A chateau in the Jura? Can there really be such a thing in this
When the cork screw slowly works its way down, you probably have quite a good idea of what is in the bottle. Probably one of
“The promotional mailing you do not want to miss”, producer visits from Champagne. There are around 3000 small champagne producers, growers and similar, but only
“No thanks, not Chardonnay, but yes please, a glass of chablis” The wine producers in Chablis love the Swedes and the Swedes love Chablis. So
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