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Creativity trumps origin? | New Brief #275
There is no shortage of hard‑to‑grasp expressions in the world of wine. One of them is that “a wine expresses its origin.” We see it everywhere. Advertisers use it, and so do wine producers, wine enthusiasts, sommeliers — everyone involved. It’s what wine consumers want to hear today. It sounds good, down‑to‑earth, authentic. But everyone […] Continue reading: Creativity trumps origin? | New Brief #275 The post Creativity trumps origin? | New Brief #275 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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BKWine Brief nr 275, July 2026
— Creativity trumps origin? — There is no shortage of hard‑to‑grasp expressions in the world of wine. One of them is that “a wine expresses its origin.” We see it everywhere. Advertisers use it, and so do wine producers, wine enthusiasts, sommeliers — everyone involved. It’s what wine consumers want to hear today. It sounds […] Continue reading: BKWine Brief nr 275, July 2026 The post BKWine Brief nr 275, July 2026 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes
Are you letting outdated myths dictate your choice of sparkling wine?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Champagne boasts a legendary reputation, much of what we believe about it is shaped by marketing mystique, and old, outdated misconceptions.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 appreciate this great wine, and find the best bottles, it is time to look behind the scenes and separate fact […] Continue reading: Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes The post Get your facts right about Champagne; forget these three myths (plus 2) | Per on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine P
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China’s big wine hangover – consumption in free-fall but a new customer base is emerging
China’s wine consumption has dropped by more than half since 2018, according to the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine). It is one of the sharpest declines the global industry has ever experienced, writes Natalie Wang in Vino Joy News. At a panel discussion last month in Shanghai, several of China’s most prominent wine‑industry […] Continue reading: China’s big wine hangover – consumption in free-fall but a new customer base is emerging The post China’s big wine hangover – consumption in free-fall but a new customer base is emerging was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKW
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Top South African producers – according to us and according to Platter’s South African Wine guide
In the 2026 edition of the excellent “Platter’s South African Wine Guide”, we read that the guidebook has named Diemersdal Wine Estate in Durbanville “Winery of the Year 2026”. The estate is known, among other things, for its brilliant Sauvignon Blanc wines but also for pinotage and cabernet sauvignon. A total of 6 wines from […] Continue reading: Top South African producers – according to us and according to Platter’s South African Wine guide The post Top South African producers – according to us and according to Platter’s South African Wine guide was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On B
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Champagne trends: single vineyard designation and low dosage, with Champagne Penet Chardonnet as one of the pioneers
Often, people talk about new trends every year, but trends in the wine world develop slowly and last for many years. For instance, we met him Alexandre Penet of Champagne Penet-Chardonnet in Verzy on our wine tour in Champagne late April. When asked how his winemaking has evolved since he took over the family business […] Continue reading: Champagne trends: single vineyard designation and low dosage, with Champagne Penet Chardonnet as one of the pioneers The post Champagne trends: single vineyard designation and low dosage, with Champagne Penet Chardonnet as one of the pioneers was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och m
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Grenache, a great grape: what wine does it make and which to drink?
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 of all colours and types, red, white, rosé, dry, sweet, even sparkling. I have, on several occasions, participated as a […] Continue reading: Grenache, a great grape: what wine does it make and which to drink? The post Grenache, a great grape: what wine does it make and which to drink? was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel
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Poland knows how to use well-adapted grape varieties – we tasted Dom Janton Rondo 2024
Poland, like Sweden, is not an obvious wine country. It is too cold and too rainy, with a too-short growing season, for most pure Vitis vinifera. Instead, Polen has planted hybrid grapes that are crosses between Vitis vinifera (for the taste) and a grape from another Vitis family that provides the characteristics required in a […] Continue reading: Poland knows how to use well-adapted grape varieties – we tasted Dom Janton Rondo 2024 The post Poland knows how to use well-adapted grape varieties – we tasted Dom Janton Rondo 2024 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photogra
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What wines do people actually drink at Michelin-starred restaurants?
What do guests drink at Michelin-starred restaurants? The answer is obvious. Expensive wines. Everyone who goes to a restaurant regularly knows that the more expensive the food, the more expensive the wines. And now this is confirmed, at least according to writer Sara Danese, who has analysed wine lists from over 1,000 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. […] Continue reading: What wines do people actually drink at Michelin-starred restaurants? The post What wines do people actually drink at Michelin-starred restaurants? was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography:
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How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle
In the middle of summer, many glasses sparkle with rosé. The pale rosé wines from Provence are widely considered to have set the trend for what a rosé should look like. But the success of Provençal rosé is actually quite recent. For a long time, these wines were found mainly in large French supermarkets. But […] Continue reading: How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle The post How Provence turned rosé into a lifestyle was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Eight World Cup winners, eight wines
Even BKWine has been hit by football fever. Halfway into the tournament (when I write this), I had initially thought that I would recommend wines from the teams that advanced. But there are far too many of them, I realised. Instead, I did some rethinking. All countries that have ever won the World Cup produce […] Continue reading: Eight World Cup winners, eight wines The post Eight World Cup winners, eight wines was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes
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 fruit. The whites, from the rare albana grape are often substantial food-oriented whites, going under the name Romagna Albana. You […] Continue reading: Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes The post Discover the great wines of Romagna: Sangiovese, Albana, Rebola and more | Per on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Phot
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Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274
There has been a heatwave in Europe. Again. No one has missed it, not even those who still walk around saying things like “I actually think it’s nice when it’s warm.” According to The Economist, “warming is accelerating faster in Europe than on any other continent.” In other words, we haven’t seen the last heatwave, […] Continue reading: Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 The post Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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BKWine Brief nr 274, June 2026
— Tricking the Climate — There has been a heatwave in Europe. Again. No one has missed it, not even those who still walk around saying things like “I actually think it’s nice when it’s warm.” According to The Economist, “warming is accelerating faster in Europe than on any other continent.” In other words, we […] Continue reading: BKWine Brief nr 274, June 2026 The post BKWine Brief nr 274, June 2026 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Cellar-door sales in Sweden: compulsory lecture on harmful effects of alcohol abolished
A press release published on May 8 (2026) from the Swedish Public Health Agency announces that “as of June 1 this year, the requirement to verbally inform about the harmful effects of alcohol at cellar doors will disappear. Instead, salespeople must provide the Public Health Agency’s information sheet to visitors.” This is a somewhat unexpected […] Continue reading: Cellar-door sales in Sweden: compulsory lecture on harmful effects of alcohol abolished The post Cellar-door sales in Sweden: compulsory lecture on harmful effects of alcohol abolished was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWi
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Finca La Igriega focusses on local Identity in Paraje Altamira, Argentina | Britt on Forbes
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 was happy, producers as well as consumers. But things have changed. The grape is no longer enough. Now, ambitious producers […] Continue reading: Finca La Igriega focusses on local Identity in Paraje Altamira, Argentina | Britt on Forbes The post Finca La Igriega focusses on local Identity in Paraje Altamira, Argentina | Britt on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Ph
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The consequences of the heat wave and extreme weather for winegrowers
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 vines? Yes, they suffer too. The consequences for winegrowers are significant and complex. It can be accelerated ripening and potentially […] Continue reading: The consequences of the heat wave and extreme weather for winegrowers The post The consequences of the heat wave and extreme weather for winegrowers was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Per Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Trave
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Chianti DOCG revamp – now with rosé – will it be the saviour?
Like many others, Chianti DOCG winemakers have seen their sales decline in recent years. Therefore, the official approval of a new category, Chianti Rosé, will surely come as good news. Until now, Chianti has been red and nothing else. Sales of rosé wines are still doing well in many markets. Chianti is a well-known brand, […] Continue reading: Chianti DOCG revamp – now with rosé – will it be the saviour? The post Chianti DOCG revamp – now with rosé – will it be the saviour? was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Pho
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Between the red carpet and the film sessions, which wines are served at the Cannes Festival?
As I write this, the Cannes Film Festival is in full swing. Between red-carpet appearances and film sessions, wine is needed to wash it all down. But not just any wine. The official festival wines are strictly selected. The only still wine served to the guests during the festival days is Château Margüi, a 22-hectare […] Continue reading: Between the red carpet and the film sessions, which wines are served at the Cannes Festival? The post Between the red carpet and the film sessions, which wines are served at the Cannes Festival? was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photogr
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A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes
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 Paris. It has five rooms and a “botanical” restaurant. Both the rooms and the restaurant are quite extraordinary experiences. It […] Continue reading: A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes The post A gastronomic South African “botanical” weekend getaway from Paris: Chantel Dartnall’s Mosaic at Château des Tesnières | Britt on Forbes was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours O
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5 things wine lovers still misunderstand about Romagna sangiovese
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 sangiovese grape, Romagna Sangiovese. Central to the revival is their development of regional denominations and identities for the wines with […] Continue reading: 5 things wine lovers still misunderstand about Romagna sangiovese The post 5 things wine lovers still misunderstand about Romagna sangiovese was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Jeanne Peixian Qiao . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Phot
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Time to rediscover aligoté
There’s something of the ugly duckling about the aligoté grape in Burgundy. For a long time, it was relegated to being blended with blackcurrant liqueur for the aperitif kir. But things are happening now — in fact, they have been for several years. Aligoté is starting to take a more prominent place among the white […] Continue reading: Time to rediscover aligoté The post Time to rediscover aligoté was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Auction wines not just for the super-rich, average price of 137 euros, a trend report
We often read about wine auctions where wines go for prices worthy of a Picasso painting. But wine auctions are not just about super expensive and exclusive wines. You can buy wine at auction at more normal prices. iDealwine offers online wine auctions and in their latest trend report the company says that the average […] Continue reading: Auction wines not just for the super-rich, average price of 137 euros, a trend report The post Auction wines not just for the super-rich, average price of 137 euros, a trend report was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photog
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Should we pour fine wine down the sink? | New Brief #273
Some words slip into everyday vocabulary without anyone really noticing. Minerality comes to mind — a term that suddenly appeared out of nowhere and began taking up space, a lot of space. These days, minerality is sprinkled over wines as if writers were paid by the syllable. Another one is “fine wine”. Admittedly, it has […] Continue reading: Should we pour fine wine down the sink? | New Brief #273 The post Should we pour fine wine down the sink? | New Brief #273 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography