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Few wine regions are so welcoming to visitors as New Zealand. That may be because it is far away (from everything). So when you come there, people are very happy that you have made the
Jack, our Stockholm-based reporter covering the monopoly (Systembolaget) launches gives our Swedish readers a report every month on the new wines. In this overview article we have assembled all red wines from New Zealand launched
It was a sunny morning when I arrived at Vinos Atlante in the Valle de la Orotava, one of Tenerife’s five DO areas. I was grateful for the fine weather; the day before had been,
More and more wine producers talk about the importance of compost. For biodynamic wineries, it is almost a question of religion or faith; using compost is compulsory. For others, it can be an important tool
Do you care more about the name on the label or the taste of the contents? I’m sure it’s the latter. Sometimes it is difficult to rid oneself of “received wisdom”, though, which gets in
At the Island Wine Summit in Tenerife in June, I tasted some excellent wines from islands in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic Ocean (see part 1 for an introduction). The winemakers here mostly work
We all love sherry. It is one of the world’s great wines. But do we drink it? Not very often. Is that because it is a fortified wine, which is a bit out of fashion?
In June, I attended the Island Wines Summit Tenerife 2026, a conference designed to shine a spotlight on wines made on islands. The event attracted many exciting winegrowers from islands, mainly in the Mediterranean and
Just two hours north of the Langhe, the vineyards of Alto Piemonte offer a very different side of Piedmont. In the tiny DOC of Boca, Silvia Barbaglia is helping to revive a historic wine region,
Argentinians drink only a fraction as much wine as they did a few decades back. The wine bottle is not a given on the family dining table. Is it terminal decline? A week in Buenos
Every week seems to bring another gloomy headline about wine. Consumption is falling. Vineyards are being uprooted. Climate change is rewriting the rules of winegrowing. It seems the wine world is facing an existential crisis.
Are you letting outdated myths dictate your choice of sparkling wine? While Champagne boasts a legendary reputation, much of what we believe about it is shaped by marketing mystique, and old, outdated misconceptions. To fully
Grenache is one of the world’s most planted grape varieties, but it is often used in blends, e.g. “GSM” (grenache, syrah, mourvèdre). It deserves more attention on its own since it can make outstanding wines
Romagna is positioning itself to be recognised on the world wine scene both for its red wines and for its white wines. The reds, called Sangiovese di Romagna, are elegant often with a charming cherry
Mendoza in Argentina has made a huge success of growing malbec and selling it to the world. It started at the end of the 1980s. Malbec from Argentina became a brand. For a while, everyone
A heat wave is scorching large parts of Europe as I write this, with temperatures touching 45 °C in parts of France. But while we humans are suffering, it is worth asking: what about the
Travelling around the countryside in France, you can find plenty of charming guest houses or hotels in former nobles’ chateaux. Few are as exotic and as gastronomic as Chateau des Tesnières, just three hours from
Romagna, on the Adriatic sea coast in Italy, is staging a wine revolution. Moving far beyond its old reputation for easy-drinking tavern reds, they are developing a reputation for complex and original reds from the
German pinot noir has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, shifting from widely dismissed, overripe and heavily oaked wines to elegant, precise and terroir-driven expressions. Producers now focus on earlier harvests, lower
We use artificial intelligence (AI) in our work. The use of AI is a hotly debated topic, especially in writing and journalism. Will AI destroy journalism? Is AI a useful tool? Is it perhaps even
Vinoteket and Winefinder (a Swedish online wine shop) held a tasting with the first wines from a collaboration between three-star Michelin chef Björn Frantzén and Master Sommelier Ian Cauble. They presented 3 wines, of which
At home, we like to drink vermouth when it is time for an aperitif. Although vermouth is essentially a fortified wine flavoured with herbs and spices, it can taste very different. A Martini Rosso or
In November we did a tour with several wine tastings in Sweden for wine clubs. We tasted some delicious wines from various parts of the world. It is always exciting and fun to come around
Divine, a Swedish importer, held a tasting with many of the wines from their range. I have followed Divine’s journey for many years, and like so many others, am very grateful that they offer us
Taking over at a historic wine estate from a legendary winemaker cannot be easy, and for the moment, father and son work together, Francesco Marone Cinzano and his son Santiago at Col d’Orcia in Brunello
We started the story on Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, the historic Catalan wine region with its peculiar geography—a basin shielded by mountains, in the previous article. The history goes back to a medieval revival
During my visit to Conca de Barberà in Spanish Catalonia in April this year, I met some very enthusiastic and ambitious wine producers. They all want to emphasise their region’s grape varieties and style. They
In the heart of Languedoc Roussillon, close to Béziers, Domaine la Colombette is mostly composed of new resistant types of grape. This large estate keeps its promise for true organic viticulture, without compromising its high
In a recent digital masterclass hosted by Robert Mondavi Winery (*), participants were invited to take a closer look at one of Napa Valley’s most recognised names. With Kurtis Ogasawara, director of winemaking, leading the
Wines from the Northern Rhône Valley are almost always produced in small quantities. The appellations here are among the smallest in France. There is no doubt however that syrah is particularly expressive here. Not surprisingly,
Few wine regions are so welcoming to visitors as New Zealand. That may be because it is far away (from everything). So when you come
Jack, our Stockholm-based reporter covering the monopoly (Systembolaget) launches gives our Swedish readers a report every month on the new wines. In this overview article
It was a sunny morning when I arrived at Vinos Atlante in the Valle de la Orotava, one of Tenerife’s five DO areas. I was
More and more wine producers talk about the importance of compost. For biodynamic wineries, it is almost a question of religion or faith; using compost
Do you care more about the name on the label or the taste of the contents? I’m sure it’s the latter. Sometimes it is difficult
At the Island Wine Summit in Tenerife in June, I tasted some excellent wines from islands in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic Ocean (see
We all love sherry. It is one of the world’s great wines. But do we drink it? Not very often. Is that because it is
In June, I attended the Island Wines Summit Tenerife 2026, a conference designed to shine a spotlight on wines made on islands. The event attracted
Just two hours north of the Langhe, the vineyards of Alto Piemonte offer a very different side of Piedmont. In the tiny DOC of Boca,
Argentinians drink only a fraction as much wine as they did a few decades back. The wine bottle is not a given on the family
Every week seems to bring another gloomy headline about wine. Consumption is falling. Vineyards are being uprooted. Climate change is rewriting the rules of winegrowing.
Are you letting outdated myths dictate your choice of sparkling wine? While Champagne boasts a legendary reputation, much of what we believe about it is
Grenache is one of the world’s most planted grape varieties, but it is often used in blends, e.g. “GSM” (grenache, syrah, mourvèdre). It deserves more
Romagna is positioning itself to be recognised on the world wine scene both for its red wines and for its white wines. The reds, called
Mendoza in Argentina has made a huge success of growing malbec and selling it to the world. It started at the end of the 1980s.
A heat wave is scorching large parts of Europe as I write this, with temperatures touching 45 °C in parts of France. But while we
Travelling around the countryside in France, you can find plenty of charming guest houses or hotels in former nobles’ chateaux. Few are as exotic and
Romagna, on the Adriatic sea coast in Italy, is staging a wine revolution. Moving far beyond its old reputation for easy-drinking tavern reds, they are
German pinot noir has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, shifting from widely dismissed, overripe and heavily oaked wines to elegant, precise
We use artificial intelligence (AI) in our work. The use of AI is a hotly debated topic, especially in writing and journalism. Will AI destroy
Vinoteket and Winefinder (a Swedish online wine shop) held a tasting with the first wines from a collaboration between three-star Michelin chef Björn Frantzén and
At home, we like to drink vermouth when it is time for an aperitif. Although vermouth is essentially a fortified wine flavoured with herbs and
In November we did a tour with several wine tastings in Sweden for wine clubs. We tasted some delicious wines from various parts of the
Divine, a Swedish importer, held a tasting with many of the wines from their range. I have followed Divine’s journey for many years, and like
Taking over at a historic wine estate from a legendary winemaker cannot be easy, and for the moment, father and son work together, Francesco Marone
We started the story on Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, the historic Catalan wine region with its peculiar geography—a basin shielded by mountains, in the
During my visit to Conca de Barberà in Spanish Catalonia in April this year, I met some very enthusiastic and ambitious wine producers. They all
In the heart of Languedoc Roussillon, close to Béziers, Domaine la Colombette is mostly composed of new resistant types of grape. This large estate keeps
In a recent digital masterclass hosted by Robert Mondavi Winery (*), participants were invited to take a closer look at one of Napa Valley’s most
Wines from the Northern Rhône Valley are almost always produced in small quantities. The appellations here are among the smallest in France. There is no
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