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Movia Sivi Ambra Pinot Grigio 2011, Brda, Slovenia

Pinot Grigio, still trendy

2017-03-16

Pinot Grigio in Italy does not have many similarities with Pinot Gris in Alsace. It is not only the name that is different, but also

Chateau Pichon Baron, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Bordeaux 2015, and a few older wines, presented by Winefinder

2017-03-16

One of last year’s most interesting tastings was organized by the Danish on line wine shop WineFinder in collaboration with the Swede Fredrik Rudebeck, owner

The Renaissance of Gin, 4: Conclusions and Commentary, how the category and market may develop over the next 10 years

2017-03-14

Although there has been a clear revival in the popularity of gin, and an explosion of new brands, we have seen that the impact has

Barolo and Brunello on tasting in Switzerland on March 25 and 26

2017-03-13

Two of Italy’s giants meet in Switzerland on March 25 and 26. During two days in Lugano, you can taste some of Italy’s most outstanding

The Renaissance of Gin, 3: The revival of Gin over the past 30 years

2017-03-11

Gin’s revival in popularity has been driven by many of the same factors that were important in gin’s earlier history – the role of marketing/brands,

Time for our next book: Champagne

2017-03-11

On March 22 we will be launching our next book (in Stockholm). It is a different kind of champagne book. We do of course go

Vineyards with an oak tree in Alentejo, Portugal

What’s on at BKWine Tours (as of March 2017)

2017-03-10

Spring 2017 (with places left) Bordeaux, May 3-7, 2017 Autumn / fall 2017 Bordeaux, September 27 – October 1 Piedmont, wine and truffles, October 18-22

The Renaissance of Gin, 2: Production of Gin, how process variations result in different flavours

2017-02-21

EU law defines three categories of gin:[1] “Gin” is the basic category. Flavourings, either natural or artificial, are mixed (cold compounded) with the base spirit

Artisan Winemaker Don Hagge of Vidon Vineyard, Oregon

2017-02-20

Ever hear that phrase, “Who do you think you are? A rocket scientist?” Well, today’s guest IS a rocket scientist. One part humble Midwestern farm

BKWine wine tours in media

2017-02-20

Everyone needs some encouragement once in a while. We too. We get a big kick every time we see someone mentioning our wine tours (or

Sicilian gastronomy: Giuseppe Raciti wins the prestigious contest

2017-02-19

Giuseppe Raciti, a thirty year ‘old Sicilian chef recently won the contest for chefs under thirty in southern Italy. The contest took place at Hotel

Favourite wines from the Primewine importer range

2017-02-18

BKWine Magazine’s reporter Tobias Karlsson recommends some favourite wines from the importer Primewine Group. Several of them are widely available in other countries too. BKWine

The Renaissance of Gin, 1: Introduction and the History of Gin from the Middle Ages to 1985

2017-02-17

The essay in four parts explores the history of gin up until 1985, its production, the revival in consumption over the past 30 years, and

Come si mangia l’olio! How to eat olive oil! – A new book

2017-02-16

Come si mangia l’olio is the title of a new book published recently in Italy. The book contains recipes from six chefs: Gaetano Simonato (Tano

Bag-in-box wines in a Systembolaget shop

The Swedish alcohol monopoly increases profits by 21% to 23 million euro

2017-02-16

Systembolaget, the Swedish alcohol monopoly, has published its financial statements. It had a turnover in 2016 of 28.5 billion SEK (3 bn euro), an increase

Sandy soil in a vineyard in Castile and Leon in Spain

Garnachas de Gredos, a wine region not far from Madrid

2017-02-15

Gredos. It’s not a misspelling of ‘credos’ or clever mispronunciation of ’Speedos’, rather a breathtakingly scenic mountainous area 1.5 hours drive west of Madrid called