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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

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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

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46 new flavors at Vinmonopolet this summer

From Burgundy's limestone-rich soils to Provence's rosé gardens – June brings exciting new arrivals for the curious drinker's shopping basket.

Ingrid Importør · 4 min

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The Color Code on the White Wine Bottle

The color in the glass is more than decoration – it's the wine's CV. Learn to read the nuances from nearly colorless to deep gold, and you'll make better choices the next time you open a bottle of white wine.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

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Low-ABV for the Graduation Table

Graduation season is about celebration and togetherness – not about who drinks the most. Here is your guide to low alcohol percentages and non-alcoholic alternatives that actually taste like something, and that elevate the food on the table.

Lars Lansen · 6 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

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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

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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

Season

How to match high-acid wines with spring vegetables

When the first asparagus appears, you need a white wine that understands the job. Here is the concrete guide to how acidity elevates spring vegetables – and five wines under 250 kroner that deliver.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min