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Green Magic in the Glass – Peas and Mint

Fresh peas and homemade mint syrup are spring's most unexpected cocktail ingredients. Here are three green drinks that taste as fresh as they look – perfect for a long weekend evening on the terrace.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

Vermouth is back – the forgotten star of the aperitif

It was forgotten behind the stronger bottles, dusty and overlooked. But vermouth is back – as a standalone drink over ice, as the soul of a Negroni, and as proof that the simplest things are often the very best.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

Guides

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

Season

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

Season

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

Recipes

White Tea and Spring Flowers in the Glass

Three elegant mocktails based on brewed white tea and the season's spring flowers – for those who want something thoughtful and grown-up in the glass, without a drop of alcohol. Perfect for spring occasions.

Magnus Mixmaster · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

Range updates

Five New Arrivals That Are Perfect for Spring

From buttery Chardonnay to a ready-made margarita – this week Vinmonopolet brings exciting new arrivals for every taste and budget.

Ole Sommelier · 4 min

Vinmonopolet

Season

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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Recipes

Three homemade syrups that elevate the aperitif glass

Rhubarb, elderflower, and lemon balm – three simple syrup recipes that transform a plain sparkling wine or soda into something genuinely elegant. Here is everything you need for spring's finest aperitif moment.

Magnus Mixmaster · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

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

— PIETRO ARETINO

In Focus

Petite Arvine – The Alps' Wildest White Wine

From steep terraces in Valais comes a white wine so mineral and salty that it almost tastes of mountains and sea at once. Meet Petite Arvine – the grape variety few know, but everyone should discover this spring.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

Vinmonopolet

In Focus

Sake on the Norwegian Table – This Spring's Most Unexpected Companion

Sake is no longer reserved for the sushi restaurant. This spring, the Japanese rice drink deserves a place alongside fresh fish, white asparagus, and herb-rich dishes – and at Vinmonopolet there is actually quite a lot to choose from.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

Vinmonopolet

Season

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

Did you know?

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