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The August Wine – Light Enough for Summer, Warm Enough for Autumn

As the back-to-school season approaches and evenings take on that golden August tone, it's time to swap the spritz for something rounder. Here is the guide to rosés and light reds that hit the mood perfectly – neither too light nor too heavy.

Ole Sommelier · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Beer on a picnic – five styles that hold up in the heat

Not all beer tastes equally good from a cooler bag on a warm summer day. Here are the styles that actually thrive in the heat – and some concrete bottles to pack into the blanket basket.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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Cava for the Grill – Spain's Best Summer Bubbles

Prosecco has long stolen the spotlight, but this summer it's cava's turn. The Spanish sparkling wine classic from Catalonia pairs surprisingly well with barbecue, tapas, and warm summer evenings – and the price is usually a pleasant surprise.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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Green Asparagus and Light Red Wine – Spring's Surprising Pairing

White wine with asparagus is conventional wisdom – but is that the whole truth? We explore which light, chilled red wines actually make green asparagus an even better experience at the table this spring.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Elderflower in Bloom – Turn It into Summer in a Bottle

May and June bring one of nature's most sought-after ingredients: elderflower clusters. Here is everything you need to know about picking them, making cordial, and using it in drinks that taste of pure Norwegian summer.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Rosé for the Weekend Grill – Choose the Right Style

Not all rosé is created equal. Here is the guide that helps you choose between Provence elegance, fresh Basque sparkle, and Norwegian alternatives – based on what actually ends up on the grill.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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White Asparagus and White Wine – Spring's Most Beautiful Pairing

White asparagus is in season for only a few weeks – and few ingredients place such high demands on the wine in your glass. Here is the guide that ensures you always get it right.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

Spirits That Taste of Spring and Garden

Modern distillers are bottling the flavors of spring – through maceration, infusion, and botanicals. We show you four specific bottles that capture the season, and what to make with them.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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Spring Onions Belong in the Cocktail Shaker

Spring's first vegetables from the market are taking over the bar. Radishes, spring onions, sugar snap peas, and asparagus become unexpected cocktail ingredients that give drinks a freshness no citrus press can match. Here are five recipes that prove it.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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

— PIETRO ARETINO

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The Tea Tray Becomes a Cocktail Bar – Three Warm Recipes

The first cold evenings of spring call for something other than ice cubes. Black tea, green tea, and herbal tea become the base for three simple, warm cocktails that match the change of season – from light and floral to smoky and complex.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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When the light returns and rosé moves to the front of the fridge

Snow is still on the ground, but the days are getting longer. It's time to stroll into the kitchen and make room for the first drinks of spring – light, floral, and ready to herald a new season.

Ingrid Importør · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

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When beer gets too cold – this is how winter tastes best

Most of us serve beer ice-cold all year round. But winter darkness, full-bodied beer and stouts reveal entirely different flavors at 8–12 degrees. I tested five Norwegian winter beers at three temperatures – and the result surprised me.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

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