#white wine

From Crete to Puligny: Autumn's newcomers

Five new wines have found their way to Vinmonopolet's shelves this week – from Cretan vineyards to Bourgogne's most venerable plots of land. Here's what you should know.

Ingrid Importør · 4 min

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

Summer's Best New Arrivals at Vinmonopolet

Seven new wines are ready for your shopping cart – here are Ole Sommelier's tips on what you should pick up this summer.

Ole Sommelier · 3 min

In Focus

Greek white grape varieties that suit the Norwegian summer

Assyrtiko, Malagousia, and Moschofilero are three Greek grape varieties that deserve a place at the Norwegian summer table. We dive into Greece's most exciting white wine regions and find out why they are made for seafood, grilled vegetables, and long summer evenings.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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

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 · 3 min

Season

White Rioja – Summer's Best-Kept Secret

The Viura grape produces fresh, herb-driven white wines in Rioja that most Norwegians have never tasted. It's time to do something about that – especially now that the terrace is calling.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

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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

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

— PIETRO ARETINO

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

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

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