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Pairing Drinks With Earthy Autumn Cooking

Mushroom risotto, root vegetable stews and game all share one flavor thread: umami and earth. Here's how tannin, acidity and smoke actually interact with fungi on the plate — and what to pour, with or without alcohol.

Lars Lansen · 6 min

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The Right Glass Elevates Your Summer Drink

Did you know that the glass you choose actually affects the taste? Here is the practical guide to which glasses suit spritz, rosé, sparkling wine, and non-alcoholic longdrinks – and why it matters.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Flavored sparkling water that elevates your summer drink

You probably already have a bottle sitting in the fridge. Here's how flavored sparkling water can make your barbecue and picnic infinitely better – no sugar, no stress.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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The Perfect Picnic Drink Box

What should actually go in the drink box when the blanket is spread out in the park? Here is everything you need to know – from the right rosé and fresh white wine to cooling tricks and non-alcoholic alternatives that genuinely impress.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Your summer bar is just five bottles away

You don't need a full bartender course or a cupboard crammed with bottles to make great summer drinks. Here is the honest guide to what you actually need – and what you can safely skip.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Non-alcoholic wine at the summer party – how to choose the right one

The table is set, the grill is lit, and half your guests don't drink alcohol. Panic? Not necessary. Here is your guide to non-alcoholic wine alternatives that actually impress – from aperitif to grill night.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Wine for sushi and Asian grilled food

Soy sauce, wasabi, and smoked chicken with chili sauce – the Asian summer table is a fireworks display of flavors. But which wine keeps up? Here is the simple guide to choosing the right drink.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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The Aperitif Board That Sets the Spring Evening

A well-considered aperitif board is more than just snacks and drinks – it's an atmosphere. Here is the guide that helps you put together the perfect board for a bright spring evening, with the right drinks and flavors that elevate every single moment.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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How to Read a Wine List Like a Pro

The wine list isn't the enemy – it's your best friend. Here are the tricks for navigating it with confidence, finding the hidden gems, and talking to the sommelier without breaking a sweat.

Lars Lansen · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Friendship is like good wine — it gets better with time.

— PIETRO ARETINO

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Your kitchen garden is the best bartender assistant you have

The summer my grandmother ran out of mint in the middle of a garden party, she saved the evening with a handful of parsley. The guests talked about that drink for months. Six common herbs that transform gin and vodka into something far more exciting – no fancy equipment required.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

Vinmonopolet

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Five Principles That Make You Your Own Bartender

Forget the recipes. The best drinks of spring are made by understanding how acidity, sweetness, base, dilution, and aroma work together. Here are the techniques that give you full control.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

Vinmonopolet

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When gin becomes aquavit and rum becomes whisky – the art of substitution in the glass

Cocktail recipes are not sacred texts. With a few simple principles you can swap spirits in the classics – and often get an even better result. Here are the rules that work.

Magnus Mixmaster · 9 min

Vinmonopolet

Did you know?

Munich's Oktoberfest originally celebrated a royal wedding in 1810, not beer.

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When the Fridge Becomes a Wine Bar – Leftover Matching for Everyday Luxury

Yesterday's pizza, cold chicken, or taco leftovers deserve better than tap water. Here is the brewing veteran's guide to drink choices that elevate the leftovers – without having to plan the whole dinner in advance.

Kristine Craft · 8 min

Vinmonopolet

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Spruce Tips and Juniper in the Glass – Winter Garden Gems

Infuse gin with Nordic herbs and put your own stamp on your home bar. Here is the guide to a winter full of spruce tips, birch, and angelica.

Kristine Craft · 9 min

Vinmonopolet