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Just in time for the summer of 2025, sales of wine at the winery became possible in Sweden, even though Sweden has a state monopoly on all sales of alcoholic beverages; cellar-door sales or in
Bordeaux is the stronghold of structured, age-worthy red wine. Without intending to stop producing this type of wine that many chateaux do so well, Bordeaux today realises that some changes are needed. Bordeaux has lost
After eight years of discussions, a free trade agreement between the EU and Australia has now been signed. The ratification process remains, but as soon as the agreement enters into force, Australia will be opened
In September 2025, the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) published a report on “new genomic techniques” (NGT) to improve and develop the planting material (vines) used in viticulture. This is an area of
Five new grape varieties are well on their way to being approved in Languedoc-Roussillon. They belong to a group of grapes called “bouquet” after the person who developed them, Alain Bouquet. The grapes are “hybrids”
As in France, where vineyard prices vary from under €10,000/ha to over €5 million, the range is enormous around the world. It is primarily the prestige of the name of the label that drives prices,
There is a lot of talk about a “crisis” in the wine industry today. If the market is working, it should lead to falling prices for vineyard land. We do not have any really up-to-date
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
The first French appellation (appellation d’origine contrôlée, AOC) was created in 1936, so in 2026 it will celebrate its 90th anniversary. It is a rather surprising list of six appellations that were created first, on
There are far more exciting producers in Mendoza than you might think. Most export markets are dominated by the three-four giant producers (I’m sure you know the names). It is often difficult to find smaller,
More and more people are looking for wines with a lower alcohol content. And by ‘lower,’ you can mean anything from 12.5% and below. Sophie and Jean-Christian Bonnin, a winemaking couple in Anjou in the
Since 1983, Millesima has offered direct sales of exceptional wines on its website to private individuals. The selection is massive; 13,000 wines from 800 producers, directly from the estates. Millesima is already present on many
The 2025 harvest in Champagne was record‑early. It began on August 20 and ended on September 10. “We had never seen such high potential alcohol levels so early in August,” says Sébastien Debuisson, technical director
In less than a week, the big wine fair Wine Paris / Vinexpo opens its doors. If you have not already planned a visit there, there is still time. It is a purely professional fair
That a Swedish wine was served with the main course at the Nobel dinner of 2025 is something of a sensation. It is great that they take the opportunity to show that wine is actually
The Cava Meeting is held every two years in and around Barcelona, and in November this year (2025), around 100 journalists, including BKWine, buyers, and others, gathered to take stock of the cava industry. In
The Golden Glass is a prestigious award from the Swedish food magazine Allt om Mat. This year (2025), it went to one of South Africa’s most renowned wine producers, Reyneke in Stellenbosch. Johan Reyneke is
OIV (The International Organisation of Vine and Wine) has published the first preliminary figures for wine production in 2025. Production is estimated to reach around 232 million hectolitres. This represents a 3% increase compared to
Beaujolais Nouveau Day has already passed, but this year’s wines are excellent and can certainly be purchased even after the third Thursday in November. Beaujolais Nouveau has experienced something of a renaissance. Many wine consumers
About 12 years ago, Svenolov Molin bought a winemaker’s house in a small village in the Languedoc. He came from the Swedish west coast, was a surgeon by profession, but had a great interest in
Munskänkarna, a Swedish wine lovers’ association with almost 30,000 members, have just announced their choice as “Wine Region of the Year”. It is Bierzo. It is a way of highlighting a district that they think
On November 24–25, the big World Bulk Wine Exhibition took place in Amsterdam. Bulk wine may not attract the typical wine enthusiast, but it is a very important part of the wine industry. It certainly
Sometimes you find yourself in a city where you need to spend a few hours until leaving. You have a suitcase with you. But you really don’t want to lug your baggage around town while
The cold snap in November meant that many German wine regions have already harvested grapes for producing ice wine which is unusually early. Regulations require a minimum temperature of minus 7°C (in other words, it
Swedes are phenomenally good at recycling. Except when it comes to cork stoppers. But now this is about to change, starting in the town of Karlstad. This town will be the first in Sweden, in
Just in time for the summer of 2025, sales of wine at the winery became possible in Sweden, even though Sweden has a state monopoly
Bordeaux is the stronghold of structured, age-worthy red wine. Without intending to stop producing this type of wine that many chateaux do so well, Bordeaux
After eight years of discussions, a free trade agreement between the EU and Australia has now been signed. The ratification process remains, but as soon
In September 2025, the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) published a report on “new genomic techniques” (NGT) to improve and develop the planting
Five new grape varieties are well on their way to being approved in Languedoc-Roussillon. They belong to a group of grapes called “bouquet” after the
As in France, where vineyard prices vary from under €10,000/ha to over €5 million, the range is enormous around the world. It is primarily the
There is a lot of talk about a “crisis” in the wine industry today. If the market is working, it should lead to falling prices
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
The first French appellation (appellation d’origine contrôlée, AOC) was created in 1936, so in 2026 it will celebrate its 90th anniversary. It is a rather
There are far more exciting producers in Mendoza than you might think. Most export markets are dominated by the three-four giant producers (I’m sure you
More and more people are looking for wines with a lower alcohol content. And by ‘lower,’ you can mean anything from 12.5% and below. Sophie
Since 1983, Millesima has offered direct sales of exceptional wines on its website to private individuals. The selection is massive; 13,000 wines from 800 producers,
The 2025 harvest in Champagne was record‑early. It began on August 20 and ended on September 10. “We had never seen such high potential alcohol
In less than a week, the big wine fair Wine Paris / Vinexpo opens its doors. If you have not already planned a visit there,
That a Swedish wine was served with the main course at the Nobel dinner of 2025 is something of a sensation. It is great that
The Cava Meeting is held every two years in and around Barcelona, and in November this year (2025), around 100 journalists, including BKWine, buyers, and
The Golden Glass is a prestigious award from the Swedish food magazine Allt om Mat. This year (2025), it went to one of South Africa’s
OIV (The International Organisation of Vine and Wine) has published the first preliminary figures for wine production in 2025. Production is estimated to reach around
Beaujolais Nouveau Day has already passed, but this year’s wines are excellent and can certainly be purchased even after the third Thursday in November. Beaujolais
About 12 years ago, Svenolov Molin bought a winemaker’s house in a small village in the Languedoc. He came from the Swedish west coast, was
Munskänkarna, a Swedish wine lovers’ association with almost 30,000 members, have just announced their choice as “Wine Region of the Year”. It is Bierzo. It
On November 24–25, the big World Bulk Wine Exhibition took place in Amsterdam. Bulk wine may not attract the typical wine enthusiast, but it is
Sometimes you find yourself in a city where you need to spend a few hours until leaving. You have a suitcase with you. But you
The cold snap in November meant that many German wine regions have already harvested grapes for producing ice wine which is unusually early. Regulations require
Swedes are phenomenally good at recycling. Except when it comes to cork stoppers. But now this is about to change, starting in the town of
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