Interview, Members Ronja Bo Gustavsson Interview, Members Ronja Bo Gustavsson

Jonathan Gouveia’s Path to Master Sommelier

At No. 2 in Copenhagen, I met with Jonathan Gouveia, who had just returned from Austria with news worth celebrating. His journey to the Master Sommelier title took just over seven years, from his first steps into wine in 2017 to passing the final exam in 2025. He had passed the final part of the Master Sommelier exam, making him one of only three people in Denmark to hold the prestigious title of Master Sommelier.

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Interview, Oenology, Learning Ronja Bo Gustavsson Interview, Oenology, Learning Ronja Bo Gustavsson

AI & Wine: Talking Tech with Prof. Dr. Dominik Durner

I got the chance to talk to with Prof. Dr. Dominik Durner, an expert in wine science, currently serving as Professor of Food Technology & Enology at the Weincampus Neustadt in Germany. His work explores the intersection of winemaking and technology, focusing on AI-driven innovations such as the PINOT project (an artificial nose for wine) and SmartGrape (AI-based grape quality assessment).

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Interview, French wine Ronja Bo Gustavsson Interview, French wine Ronja Bo Gustavsson

Château Peyrassol: Rosé That Brings a Smile on Your Face

I met Alban Cacaret, co-owner and director of Château Peyrassol, on a rainy day at Hotel Grand Joanne in Copenhagen. It’s the kind of day that feels like November, even though it's the end of May. But today, I’m tasting rosé. The contrast is not lost on Alban Cacaret, he laughs as he glances toward the windows: “Rosé is sunshine,” he says. “It’s meant for terraces, laughter, and warm evenings.”

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Editors: Ronja Bo Gustavsson and Kim Thygesen.


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