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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
Actually, that is exactly what the Swedish monopolist retailer Systembolaget has launched, but of the flavoured kind, called “snaps”, or aquavit if you prefer. Basically, aquavit is just a white spirit (vodka is a good
According to Le Journal du Vin.com, famous Burgundy house Domaine Leroy has recently bought 7 ouvrées of Batard-Montrachet, one of the most exclusive white Grand Cru vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet. An ouvrée equals 428 m2 and
New rules for labelling and additives in wine All pre-packed food products must state on the label if they contain possibly allergenic products. So far, wine has been exempted from this rule. But only for
According to Vitisphere the French CTPS (Comité Technique Permanent de la Sélection) recently published a new list of permitted grapes varieties in France. New on that list is Primitivo, the star grape of Apulia in
This will give you yet another curious view on the Swedish wine scene and the Swedish journalist community. In Sweden there is a retail monopoly. But since a few years back, thanks to EU regulations,
You probably had at least one sweet wine during the Christmas festivities. Here are some more suggestions for sweet wines even if the end-of-the-year party is over. Maybe with a cheese, the Christmas pudding or
We probably all have a tendency sometimes to choose the wine that sounds familiar or what happens to be easiest to find on the shelf. Here is a list to encourage you to look for
Two thirds of all Champagne bottles are made by the big Champagne houses. And they account for 90 % of the export. So one is forgiven if one forgets that there is another aspect of
Some sort of sparkling wine is the obvious choice for New Years Eve. Whether it is Champagne or not, well, that is up to you to decide. Maybe it depends on who your dinner guests
For many people the celebration of Christmas is very much linked to their childhood and the traditions of their native country. But when people move to another country and get married with someone from this
If you didn’t do it over Christmas, here it is again! We have created a small competition for the holidays. Christmas Quiz – guess the French appellation! Test yourself or your loved ones. See at
We have written a short look back on how it started and some thoughts on the future. Here is the introduction and the ending. Read the full story on the site: the 100 issues of
What’s on at BKWine Tours “World’s Top Wine Tours” – Travel + Leisure Magazine, on TravelAndLeisure.com 2012 wine tour program Bordeaux 9-13 May Bordeaux 19-23 September Tuscany 10-14 October Champagne 14-18 November For more information
We are probably at least as surprised as anyone else. That we have reached number 100 of the BKWine Brief! It all started in May 2003. Well, it really started long before that if we
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get, well, five points, etc. There are five questions, one each
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get, well, five points, etc. There are five questions, one each
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get, well, five points, etc. There are five questions, one each
If you are seriously interested in Loire wines you should go to the Salon des Vins de Loire wine show. It helps if you are in the trade, since it is a professional event. Perhaps
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get, well, five points, etc. There are five questions, one each
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get, well, five points, etc. There are five questions, one each
Fine Magazine is a super-luxury-premium wine magazine (that is actually published in Finland!). Their latest issue is a special celebration of Bordeaux wines. The write, among other things, about “the 100 Best Bordeaux Wines Ever
Five days in Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy, is a wine tour that we call The Three Classics. It is one of the most popular tours on our “public” tour scheduled and it is also a
We were fortunate (you have to create your own luck!) to have a magnificent lunch and wine tasting at the wine tour we recently organised in the Languedoc-Roussillon. This district certainly merits becoming much better
It is always exciting to hear what travellers have to say about BKWine’s wine tours. We always try very hard to make sure that a wine and food tour will be a very special experience:
Will this new invention be accepted by the Champagne producers? It is not easy to introduce new closures in the Champagne region (we recall Champagne Duval-Leroy’s attempt a couple years ago, that failed due to
At the beginning of next year president Sarkozy will decide if he will choose Champagne or Burgundy to be the French candidate for the 2012 UNESCO world cultural heritage. There is of course also the
Porto, the second city of Portugal, has received its first Michelin star. The honour went to the restaurant at the new luxury hotel The Yeatman that opened in the summer of 2010. Well, actually it
This month I will not give you a wine pick, says Asa. Instead I will recommend something that can be more of a gastronomic experience. When the tourist season is finished, the harvest is over
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
Actually, that is exactly what the Swedish monopolist retailer Systembolaget has launched, but of the flavoured kind, called “snaps”, or aquavit if you prefer. Basically,
According to Le Journal du Vin.com, famous Burgundy house Domaine Leroy has recently bought 7 ouvrées of Batard-Montrachet, one of the most exclusive white Grand
New rules for labelling and additives in wine All pre-packed food products must state on the label if they contain possibly allergenic products. So far,
According to Vitisphere the French CTPS (Comité Technique Permanent de la Sélection) recently published a new list of permitted grapes varieties in France. New on
This will give you yet another curious view on the Swedish wine scene and the Swedish journalist community. In Sweden there is a retail monopoly.
You probably had at least one sweet wine during the Christmas festivities. Here are some more suggestions for sweet wines even if the end-of-the-year party
We probably all have a tendency sometimes to choose the wine that sounds familiar or what happens to be easiest to find on the shelf.
Two thirds of all Champagne bottles are made by the big Champagne houses. And they account for 90 % of the export. So one is
Some sort of sparkling wine is the obvious choice for New Years Eve. Whether it is Champagne or not, well, that is up to you
For many people the celebration of Christmas is very much linked to their childhood and the traditions of their native country. But when people move
If you didn’t do it over Christmas, here it is again! We have created a small competition for the holidays. Christmas Quiz – guess the
We have written a short look back on how it started and some thoughts on the future. Here is the introduction and the ending. Read
What’s on at BKWine Tours “World’s Top Wine Tours” – Travel + Leisure Magazine, on TravelAndLeisure.com 2012 wine tour program Bordeaux 9-13 May Bordeaux 19-23
We are probably at least as surprised as anyone else. That we have reached number 100 of the BKWine Brief! It all started in May
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get,
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get,
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get,
If you are seriously interested in Loire wines you should go to the Salon des Vins de Loire wine show. It helps if you are
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get,
Test yourself or your loved ones. See at which score you can guess the French appellation (AOC)! If you guess right on 5p you get,
Fine Magazine is a super-luxury-premium wine magazine (that is actually published in Finland!). Their latest issue is a special celebration of Bordeaux wines. The write,
Five days in Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy, is a wine tour that we call The Three Classics. It is one of the most popular tours
We were fortunate (you have to create your own luck!) to have a magnificent lunch and wine tasting at the wine tour we recently organised
It is always exciting to hear what travellers have to say about BKWine’s wine tours. We always try very hard to make sure that a
Will this new invention be accepted by the Champagne producers? It is not easy to introduce new closures in the Champagne region (we recall Champagne
At the beginning of next year president Sarkozy will decide if he will choose Champagne or Burgundy to be the French candidate for the 2012
Porto, the second city of Portugal, has received its first Michelin star. The honour went to the restaurant at the new luxury hotel The Yeatman
This month I will not give you a wine pick, says Asa. Instead I will recommend something that can be more of a gastronomic experience.
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