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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 · Photo: Anna Stillebne

In Focus

Amontillado – sherry's best-kept secret

It's neither dry like fino nor sweet like oloroso – amontillado lives at the intersection of two worlds, and that's precisely where the magic happens. Here's everything you need to know about sherry's most complex and underrated style.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

Guides

How to keep your white wine cold at the barbecue

Salt ice baths, insulated bags, and smart timing – here are the methods that actually work when the sun is blazing and your glass is about to go lukewarm. A practical guide from someone who learned it the hard way.

Kristine Craft · 7 min

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Sweet Summer in the Glass – Dessert Wines You're Underestimating

From honey-blonde Sauternes to sparkling Moscato d'Asti and Norwegian berry liqueurs – dessert wine is the summer table idea most Norwegians are missing out on. Here's everything you need to know.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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The code on the champagne bottle reveals everything

NM, RM, CM – three letters on the back of the bottle that tell you more about a champagne's soul than the price ever could. Here is the key to understanding them.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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

Guides

Wine at the Right Temperature – How to Chill Without Getting It Wrong

White wine that's too cold tastes like nothing; red wine that's too warm tastes like too much. Here is the practical guide to proper chilling – with timings, tricks, and the most common mistakes to avoid this spring.

Kristine Craft · 8 min

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The Glass That Changes Everything You Taste

The shape of your glass actually changes the taste of your drink. We guide you through which glasses suit what – and reveal the surprising science behind it.

Lars Lansen · 7 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

A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.

— JEAN-ANTHELME BRILLAT-SAVARIN

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Three types of rosé you need to know

Standing puzzled in front of the rosé shelf? Divide the wines into three simple categories – mineral and dry, fruity and juicy, or sparkling – and you'll find the right bottle every time. Here is the guide that makes the choice easy.

Lars Lansen · 8 min