Exciting rosé wine from Chile
There is plenty of dull and uninteresting rosé wines around, and then there are some that stand out for their quality. At Vina Maquis in Colchagua in Chile, their aim is to make a rosé
September 24, 2018
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More on Maremma: Meet two of the producers on the Tuscan coast
Antinori’s Le Mortelle and Rocca di Frassinello. Maremma is the new kid on the block in Tuscany. The region received its appellation as late as 2014. But it is a region with a history with
September 22, 2018
An introduction to Maremma, the new kid on the block in Tuscany
Discover the unknown Tuscany by the coast! Maremma is Tuscany’s Wild West. Horses and cowboys. Rolling fields, quaint villages and gorgeous white beaches by the crystal blue sea. But also a wine region that offers
September 15, 2018
Fattoria Bini, a historic wine estate near Florence in Tuscany | Britt on Forbes
Visualize a villa from the early 16th century, near Florence; build by an enemy of the mighty Medici family. You can easily imagine intrigues of various kinds taking place here. Today, life at the Terraio
September 14, 2018
The Mouton Mystery: Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945, fake or real?
“Broadbent described Mouton 1945 as ‘a Churchill of a wine’, and not just in reference to the wine itself, either. An Art Deco label was commissioned from the poster artist Carlu for the 1924 Mouton
September 11, 2018
Top champagne Penet Chardonnet should be enjoyed as wines, not just bubbly | Britt on Forbes
“A lot of champagnes are drunk at occasions when all that matters are the bubbles. But if you open a high quality champagne with a strong character it deserves more attention. It should actually be
September 4, 2018
Coffee in Spain – “un café por favor”
There are many different types of coffee in Spain, but it does not have quite the almost iconic status that it has in Italy. Many Spaniards complain (without good reason!) of the quality of their
August 20, 2018
Tapas, a culinary treasure from Spain
If there is something that all non-Spanish know about Spanish gastronomy, then it’s tapas! Or any of the tapas ‘cousins’. Tapas are served at most bars and many cafés. Often with local specialities. Sometimes very
August 8, 2018
The extraordinary explorer wine tour to New Zealand
In March we will go even further away than any other wine tour, to New Zealand. New Zealand has become a world-famous and highly respected wine country in just 20-25 years. Looking at export numbers
August 3, 2018
Experiences of a lifetime in the South American wine lands, Chile and Argentina wine tour
Our wine tour to South America is filled with experiences. You will get to know the two most important wine countries in South America, Argentina and Chile. You will get a close look (and taste)
July 30, 2018
Spectacular South Africa, world-class wines | wine tour
This wine tour will show you the most important wine regions in this magnificent country. We will go to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl as well as the lesser-known but up and coming stunning valley of Hemel-en-Aarde
July 24, 2018
Champagne is a wine, with bubbles | wine tour
Maybe this is self-evident but still, certain producers in Champagne like to point out the fact that Champagne is a wine, not just bubbles. Maybe because so many people only drink Champagne at festive occasions
July 17, 2018
Winter long-distance wine tours: Chile-Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand
South America, Chile-Argentina We begin 2019 with our popular wine tour to South America. We will visit the two most important wine countries there, Argentina and Chile. It is a spectacular tour with many meetings
July 10, 2018
Mandranova – High-quality Sicilian extra virgin olive oil
“How many Sicilian olive varieties do you know? Here are five examples of excellent extra virgin olive oil made with five different varieties on the biggest island in the Mediterranean. The farm Mandranova is one
July 3, 2018
Tolaini – back to the roots in Chianti Classico
“Pierluigi Tolaini bought a one-way ticket to Canada when he was twenty years old. When he returned to Tuscany it was for making wine. Of the highest quality. Join us on a journey between Tuscany
June 27, 2018
Sicilian entrepreneurs create wine, food and travel experiences
“This is not the story of the Sicilians that decided to stay and try to change things from within. It is not the story about those who decided to leave, trying to start over. Instead,
June 17, 2018
Wine and whales on the wine tour in South Africa in November, LAST CHANCE NOW
We usually don’t have the South Africa tour at this time of the year, but it is a fantastic time to discover this country. Early summer with lush landscapes, flowers, and vines that are growing
June 11, 2018
2013 in Brunello di Montalcino shows its strengths
The week of Tuscan previews, anteprima, ended with the presentation of Brunello di Montalcino 2013 and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012. An appointment you do not want to miss. Even Sting came by and played
May 27, 2018
More long-distance wine travel: Chile-Argentina and New Zealand
The year 2019 begins with our very popular wine tour to the two South American wine countries Argentina and Chile. Taking a close look at these two countries, you will find many small world-class wine
May 24, 2018
Noble wines in new vintages: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 and 2013
During the week of Tuscan previews, anteprime, invited journalists travel from one town to the next starting in Florence, to taste new vintages of the region’s wines. When it was time for Vino Nobile di
May 23, 2018
A choice of wine tours in South Africa
We have exceptionally two wine tours to South Africa on the program right now. Both contain lots of good food and good wines and other experiences. We showcase the best and most exciting South Africa
May 20, 2018
Tuscany presents its recent vintages, Chianti Classico 2015 and 2016
Each year, Tuscany presents the recent vintages in a gigantic tasting, the so-called “anteprima”. BKWine’s reporter Åsa Johansson was there: “I concentrated on Chianti Classico 2016, where many producers chose to have barrel samples of
May 16, 2018
The gourmet city of Bordeaux, that also makes wine | wine tour
It is perhaps not surprising that Bordeaux is among France’s top destinations if you want to eat delicious food. Here you will find top- quality French gastronomy, at least on the lunches that we have
May 7, 2018
Santa Cruz in Colchagua, Chile, a short “city” guide
Santa Cruz is a small town in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. It has around 40,000 inhabitants and is the obvious base-camp for exploring the famous Colchagua Valley as well as (for example) Lolol, Apalta, Cachapoal, Rapel,
April 30, 2018
Which wines should you cellar, and why
“Having an ideal wine cellar with a temperature of around 10-14 degrees year-round is not common. And the wine “fridges” that are available on the market are so expensive that hesitates to buy one when
March 26, 2018
