#Easter

Season

Sparkling Tea – Spring's Most Surprising Aperitif

Kombucha and sparkling tea are claiming their place at the festive table – and they genuinely compete with sparkling wine on taste and elegance. Here is everything you need to know to serve them properly at Easter and the first outdoor barbecue of spring.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

Recipes

Rhubarb in the Glass – Three Easter Drinks You Have to Try

Fresh rhubarb is spring's most underrated drink ingredient. Here you get three simple recipes – one non-alcoholic, one with aquavit, and one sparkling aperitif – perfect for the Easter cabin or the garden.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

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Six White Wines That Elevate the Easter Brunch

From soft-boiled eggs and smoked salmon to aged sheep's cheese – here are six crisp, acidic white wines that turn the Easter brunch into something more than just a meal. We look at the overlooked regions and grape varieties that are truly made for early-in-the-day enjoyment.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

New at Vinmonopolet

Five Easter Releases Worth Picking Up

From Spanish rosé with backbone to Norwegian craft beer and classic Riesling – here are five fresh releases that make the Easter table a little more memorable, without spending your vacation days on research.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Guides

The Cabin Wine Little Guide – Six Bottles That Can Handle Anything

No decanter, no cooler, no drama – just six well-chosen bottles that fit perfectly at the Easter cabin. Here are the picks that can handle the trunk, the windowsill, and dinner with the in-laws.

Lars Lansen · 8 min

In Focus

Cava: the smartest sparkling wine this Easter

Champagne is lovely, prosecco is easy – but cava is what we should really be toasting with this Easter. Here is everything you need to know about Spain's great sparkling wine secret.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Recipes

The lamb stock that became Easter's best cocktail base

Who said lamb stock only belongs in the sauce? Three recipes where reduced lamb stock, fresh herbs, and citrus are transformed into surprisingly well-balanced glasses – perfect for the cabin or the Easter table.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

In Focus

Natural Wine for the Easter Table

Fresh, sparkling, and a little wild – natural wines with character and bubbling life are Easter's best surprise. Here are the bottles that actually pair with smoked salmon, lamb, and scrambled eggs at the cabin.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Season

The Citrus Wave That Saves the Easter Table

Yellow citrus notes in light white wine, natural cider and non-alcoholic alternatives do more than freshen up the glass – they tie the entire Easter meal together, from starter to dessert at the cabin.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

Season

Easter Lamb and Beer – the Forgotten Pairing

While wine gets all the credit with Easter lamb, the perfect beer glass is sitting there waiting. Here is a thorough rundown of which beer styles actually elevate the classic lamb – with concrete tips for the Vinmonopolet shelf.

Kristine Craft · 7 min