In dramatic contrast to Denmark, let’s take a look at Sweden and the sales statistics. The “old world” is struggling considerably more here, and in particular France. Here’s the top ten exporters of wine to
France, Italy and Spain are holding on to their positions on the Danish market although they have lost a few percentage points in market share. This is the top list (source: vinavisen.dk and Vin og
The gross profit at the Swedish monopoly retailer was 39 million euro (366 M SEK) in 2007. It is a drastic decrease from 2006 when the profit was 64 M euro (602 M SEK). The
Wine is, according to a press release from The Wine Institute, the number one finished agricultural product in retail value in the US. Here’s some more statistics: — California produces 90% of all wine in
Domestic sales of American wines increased to 1,700 million litres, up 2%. Measured in value, sales within the US was worth $18.9 billion.
2007 was a record year also for American wine exports. Wine worth $951M (€606M) were shipped, up 8.6% in value. Californian wines completely dominate US exports accounting for 95% of all exports. 50% of exports
Austria continues to develops its wine exports. In 2007 it is estimated that exports will reach 56 million litres or €105 M. Contributing to the positive figures is the fact that the average price of
The vine on the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux was planted sometimes towards the end of the 18th century and it is still standing. Like all other vines it needs pruning and this year
Finally, the Swedish state has sold V&S Vin & Sprit, the producer of Absolut Vodka. After an outdrawn bidding process the French company Pernod Ricard has come out as the winner. They will be paying
A small wine bar in one of the old ‘passages’ (indoor shopping gallery) close to the big boulevards. The peculiarity with this wine bar is that all wines are organic, many are even biodynamic and
Isabelle and Mathieu Champart is a charming wine maker couple who fell in love with the spectacular scenery in Saint Chinian, one of the appellations in the Languedoc region, a bit to the north of
David Fourtout is the winemaker and owner of this excellent winery in Bergerac, a little bit east of Bordeaux. In the recently built winery building he has installed specially designed fermentation tanks to achieve the
Welcome to the BKWine Brief nr 57, April 2008 Snow in Chablis. It’s not exactly what you expect in April but we had it a week ago when we were there. On the other hand,
Scandinavia’s biggest (semi-annual) wine and spirit show will this year take place on April 23-26. They have extended the fair to cover four days, two of which are reserved for trade only and two that
Amazon.com, the world’s largest internet shopping site, will start selling wine. They are in the process of recruiting a buyer to be responsible for the sector, according to a report in the Financial Times. Amazon
Most wine lovers would probably not hesitate, with a longing in their eyes, to say that Bordeaux Premier Cru refers to the top five chateaux in the 1855 classification: Chx Margaux, Mouton, Haut-Brion, Latour and
Jacquesson is a small, high-quality champagne house with a tradition of producing original and character-full champagnes from its 26 ha vineyards. The house is led by the Chiquet family headed by the jovial Jean-Hervé, responsible
Well, many people think it is one of the big monopolies that still exist, for example Systembolaget in Sweden or the LCBO in Canada. But no. Biggest is actually Tesco, the UK retail chain. They
VdH books is a Belgian publisher specialized in making beautiful books, primarily on art. They are preparing a book on wine cellars – special wine cellars that stand out du to their design or history.
The Midsummer House in Cambridge is a restaurant starred by the Michelin Guide. It was recently attacked and vandalized by terrorists who belonged to The Animal Liberation Front (ALF). The vandals destroyed doors and windows
Argentina is actually the worlds largest producer of Malbec (sometimes called Auxerrois) with 24,000 ha. But historically it is Cahors in south-western France that is considered the cradle of this variety. The two wine regions
”Wine Behind the Label” by Philip Williamson and David Moore won the 2007 André Simon award for best drink book in the UK. “The Wine and Food Lover’s Guide to Portugal” by Charles Metcalfe and
An American study has show that a moderate alcohol consumption has a similarly positive effect on the health as eating fish that is rich in omega 3 fats. The study compared wine drinkers with fish
Sometimes it is difficult to find what you are looking for among the millions of search results you might get on Google. Able Grape is a new search engine that exclusively gives you results related
Scientific, oenological and marketing expertise gather in Lyons on May 13-14 to discuss all aspects of the future of the Syrah grape. Tuesday is focused on the viticulture and oenology of Syrah and the Wednesday
The first Japanese edition of the red guide has recently been published. It is a combined team of seasoned (pun intended) European critics and newly recruited Japanese restaurant critics that has written the guide. Read
Frederic Albert has founded the Compagnie de Transport Maritime à la Voile (Maritime Sail Ship Freighters) and will be shipping his first cargo of wines from the Languedoc region in the south of France to
Bordeaux recently launched the initiative ”bilan carbone” (~the carbon score sheet), a project to analyse the carbon emissions caused by the Girondin wine production. They already know that 756 million bottles of wine are produced
Two wine heavy weights, Jancis Robinson and Oz Clarke, have both recently lambasted the tradition of using extra-heavy bottles for prestige cuvees. Many producers use thick and heavy glass bottles for their top wines to
Well, that’s what was the intention and what was announced. Unfortunately it turned out that he was in Barcelona, for the conference on wine and climate change, only thanks to a satellite link from Kentucky.
In dramatic contrast to Denmark, let’s take a look at Sweden and the sales statistics. The “old world” is struggling considerably more here, and in
France, Italy and Spain are holding on to their positions on the Danish market although they have lost a few percentage points in market share.
The gross profit at the Swedish monopoly retailer was 39 million euro (366 M SEK) in 2007. It is a drastic decrease from 2006 when
Wine is, according to a press release from The Wine Institute, the number one finished agricultural product in retail value in the US. Here’s some
Domestic sales of American wines increased to 1,700 million litres, up 2%. Measured in value, sales within the US was worth $18.9 billion.
2007 was a record year also for American wine exports. Wine worth $951M (€606M) were shipped, up 8.6% in value. Californian wines completely dominate US
Austria continues to develops its wine exports. In 2007 it is estimated that exports will reach 56 million litres or €105 M. Contributing to the
The vine on the Place de la Victoire in Bordeaux was planted sometimes towards the end of the 18th century and it is still standing.
Finally, the Swedish state has sold V&S Vin & Sprit, the producer of Absolut Vodka. After an outdrawn bidding process the French company Pernod Ricard
A small wine bar in one of the old ‘passages’ (indoor shopping gallery) close to the big boulevards. The peculiarity with this wine bar is
Isabelle and Mathieu Champart is a charming wine maker couple who fell in love with the spectacular scenery in Saint Chinian, one of the appellations
David Fourtout is the winemaker and owner of this excellent winery in Bergerac, a little bit east of Bordeaux. In the recently built winery building
Welcome to the BKWine Brief nr 57, April 2008 Snow in Chablis. It’s not exactly what you expect in April but we had it a
Scandinavia’s biggest (semi-annual) wine and spirit show will this year take place on April 23-26. They have extended the fair to cover four days, two
Amazon.com, the world’s largest internet shopping site, will start selling wine. They are in the process of recruiting a buyer to be responsible for the
Most wine lovers would probably not hesitate, with a longing in their eyes, to say that Bordeaux Premier Cru refers to the top five chateaux
Jacquesson is a small, high-quality champagne house with a tradition of producing original and character-full champagnes from its 26 ha vineyards. The house is led
Well, many people think it is one of the big monopolies that still exist, for example Systembolaget in Sweden or the LCBO in Canada. But
VdH books is a Belgian publisher specialized in making beautiful books, primarily on art. They are preparing a book on wine cellars – special wine
The Midsummer House in Cambridge is a restaurant starred by the Michelin Guide. It was recently attacked and vandalized by terrorists who belonged to The
Argentina is actually the worlds largest producer of Malbec (sometimes called Auxerrois) with 24,000 ha. But historically it is Cahors in south-western France that is
”Wine Behind the Label” by Philip Williamson and David Moore won the 2007 André Simon award for best drink book in the UK. “The Wine
An American study has show that a moderate alcohol consumption has a similarly positive effect on the health as eating fish that is rich in
Sometimes it is difficult to find what you are looking for among the millions of search results you might get on Google. Able Grape is
Scientific, oenological and marketing expertise gather in Lyons on May 13-14 to discuss all aspects of the future of the Syrah grape. Tuesday is focused
The first Japanese edition of the red guide has recently been published. It is a combined team of seasoned (pun intended) European critics and newly
Frederic Albert has founded the Compagnie de Transport Maritime à la Voile (Maritime Sail Ship Freighters) and will be shipping his first cargo of wines
Bordeaux recently launched the initiative ”bilan carbone” (~the carbon score sheet), a project to analyse the carbon emissions caused by the Girondin wine production. They
Two wine heavy weights, Jancis Robinson and Oz Clarke, have both recently lambasted the tradition of using extra-heavy bottles for prestige cuvees. Many producers use
Well, that’s what was the intention and what was announced. Unfortunately it turned out that he was in Barcelona, for the conference on wine and
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