Before you dive into this month’s editorial, a quick call-to-action: vote today (March 31) in the Wine Travel Awards. See info just below the editorial. In the world of wine, as in real estate, the
— “What’s in a name?” The wine world’s love affair with place names — Before you dive into this month’s editorial, a quick call-to-action: vote today (March 31) in the Wine Travel Awards. See info
There was a dramatic profit decline for Systembolaget in 2025. Operating profit for the full year was 30 million SEK, compared to 338 million SEK in 2024 (-91.1%), net profits 24 MSEK (92.7%). Sales, however,
Sometimes you wonder if wine media likes the “big brother society”. The trend towards sweeter “dry” wines is often and vehemently criticised. “Systembolaget shouldn’t sell so many sweet red wines” they say in Sweden. “Should”…
Harvest may seem important and in a way it is. But it is relatively simple: harvest ripe, healthy grapes. Pruning, which is done in winter, is far more complicated and requires both knowledge and skill.
Wise or not? The Bordeaux appellation Blaye AOC wants to change its name to Blavia. It does sound a bit strange, at least until you get used to it. It is, some say, the nuclear
Chile is dominated by large producers (more on that below), but it is with all the others that you can find special experiences. Here are some examples, inspired by our recently completed wine tour in
We are living tough and uncertain times. Traditional peace-keeping frameworks are put in danger by America. The USA is waging a destructive trade war against almost everyone, something that will make life more expensive for
What is the right price for a wine? It depends on the perspective from which you look at it. For the consumer, it is a price that makes them happy. For the producer, it is
Before you dive into this month’s editorial, a quick call-to-action: vote today (March 31) in the Wine Travel Awards. See info just below the editorial.
— “What’s in a name?” The wine world’s love affair with place names — Before you dive into this month’s editorial, a quick call-to-action: vote
There was a dramatic profit decline for Systembolaget in 2025. Operating profit for the full year was 30 million SEK, compared to 338 million SEK
Sometimes you wonder if wine media likes the “big brother society”. The trend towards sweeter “dry” wines is often and vehemently criticised. “Systembolaget shouldn’t sell
Harvest may seem important and in a way it is. But it is relatively simple: harvest ripe, healthy grapes. Pruning, which is done in winter,
Wise or not? The Bordeaux appellation Blaye AOC wants to change its name to Blavia. It does sound a bit strange, at least until you
Chile is dominated by large producers (more on that below), but it is with all the others that you can find special experiences. Here are
We are living tough and uncertain times. Traditional peace-keeping frameworks are put in danger by America. The USA is waging a destructive trade war against
What is the right price for a wine? It depends on the perspective from which you look at it. For the consumer, it is a
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