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Threading the Needle: Greg Lambrecht and the Story of Coravin

It is late autumn when I walk into Nimb restaurant in Copenhagen together with Greg Lambrecht, the founder of Coravin, and his colleague Lambert Manden, who is Senior Regional Sales Manager. We are here for lunch, and the atmosphere is relaxed from the start. Greg is lively and curious, quick with a smile, and always ready to explain with small calculations.

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Ribera del Duero: A Region in Motion

Ribera del Duero has long been known for its rich Tempranillo wines. Today, however, the region is showing a more nuanced face. Winemakers are experimenting with aging techniques, rediscovering native grapes, and exploring new food pairings, all while remaining rooted in the high-altitude terroir that defines their wines.

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Hej Nina,

Nina Jensen and Christian Thorsholt Jacobsen are already in full swing planning and organizing the Danish Sommelier Championship 2025. I checked in with Nina to ask her 5 quick questions about preparing for the big day.

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Grapes of Altitude: Rioja, Aragon & Barcelona Reflections

The first half of our nine-day wine tour took us through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Spain, from the rugged hills of Priorat to the cool, coastal vineyards of the Basque Country. Along the way, we met winemakers who defy bureaucracy, tasted wines poured from carafes high above the head, and experienced the clash between nature and regulation, tradition and innovation.

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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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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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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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Lucy Manukyan on AI in Viticulture

Lucy Manukyan’s journey into the wine industry is anything but conventional. A plant scientist by training, Lucy began her career in biological sciences, with a focus on genetics and ecology. Her early research at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign involved genetic modification techniques aimed at improving crop yields for subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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