Morten Magh on Service, Stars, and Staying Curious
When I visited Udtryk, it was full-on getting ready for service.The small courtyard with a big maple tree confirms you have arrived. Even if it’s central Copenhagen the courtyard helps you with the transition into the restaurant, that gives a warm feeling when you enter.
Hideaway Vingård: A Danish Hideaway of Wine and Soil
It is late August, and I arrive on the small island of Fejø in southern Denmark. The drive ends at the ferry crossing, and once on board I feel the shift that Karin Hvidtfeldt later describes. You take off your watch, step onto the ferry, and suddenly you are in a hideaway.
Beata Vlnková, ASI: “DM2025 was Flawless”
The Danish Sommelier Championship was, in one word, flawless. Everything was ready to perfection – rooms, tastings, sponsors, disciplines. Nobody was seen running around in panic at the last minute. But then again, that’s the Danish style: calm, balanced, pragmatic.
First Ever Danish Victory at Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeune Sommelier Competition
The Danish Sommelier Association (DSF) is proud to announce that Toke Fiedler Terkildsen (23 y.o) has won the title of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Jeune Sommelier Competition 2025 after two days of competition at Hôtel Métropole in Geneva, Switzerland.
Jeunes Sommelier 2025 – Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
My journey with the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition started in February/March when I signed up as the Danish competitor for the international competition. At that time, I had never entered a competition before and still did not know what it was going to take.
Thank you for making DM 2025 a success
The Danish Sommelier Championship 2025 at Moltkes Palæ was not only a showcase of talent, knowledge, and precision: it was also a celebration of our community. An event like this is only possible thanks to the many people who dedicate their time, energy, and expertise.
Oliver Carr Crowned Denmark’s Best Sommelier 2025
The Danish Sommelier Association (DSF) is proud to announce that Oliver Carr has been named Denmark’s Best Sommelier 2025 after a full day of competition at Moltkes Palæ in Copenhagen on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Galician Wine: Tradition, Identity & a Taste of the Future
Galicia, in Spain’s green northwest, is a wine region with deep roots in history. Vineyards grow on steep slopes and around old monasteries, while a new generation of winemakers is bringing fresh ideas.
Danish Wine Show 2025
It's 5:40 a.m. when the alarm clock rings. It's Tuesday, August the 12th, and I've spent the last twenty minutes waiting for the familiar sound from my phone, telling me that the world has already woken up and I now need to get dressed and follow suit.
Jumping Into the Next Chapter: Meet Toke Fiedler Terkildsen
Toke Fiedler Terkildsen may only be in his early twenties, but his thoughtful approach to wine, service, and study already sets him apart. It was a sunny June afternoon in north part of Copenhagen when I picked him up from the train station. We met to talk about his journey and daily work but the conversation ended up touching on everything from career choices to curiosity, sake, and the small moments that make service meaningful.
Moderato Changes Wine, Not Replaces It
What if you could enjoy wine without the alcohol, and without losing the flavor, the feeling, or the ritual? Moderato Wines is making that possible. I spoke to co-founder Fabien Marchand-Cassagne to understand how they are using technology, tradition, and a lot of care to shape the future of wine.
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.
Sideways Uncorked: The Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine
It’s been 20 years since the release of the movie Sideways, a film that captured wine enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. To celebrate this milestone, Kirk Honeycutt, a film critic, and Mira Advani Honeycutt, a wine journalist, released a new book in November 2024 named Sideways Uncorked: The Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine.
Wine, Place & People. From Priorat to the Basque Coast
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.
Why the ASI Guidelines Matter. A Word from Tim Vollerslev
During the latest ASI General Assembly in South Africa, ASI Liaison Officer and our very own Vice President at DSF, Tim Vollerslev delivered an important, engaging, and at times humorous speech on the ASI Guidelines.
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.
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).
Fredrik Olsson: When Kitchen and Cellar Become a Superpower
In conversation with a skydiving chef-sommelier who balances leadership, curiosity, and a love for pairings.
Tim Vollerslev Becomes Honorary Member of ASI
A Special Moment at the General Assembly in South Africa
At the 2025 ASI General Assembly in Cape Town, Tim Vollerslev, Vice President of Dansk Sommelier Forening, was honoured in a moment of well-deserved recognition. Tim Vollerslev was named an Honorary Member of ASI as a thank you for his 42 years of exceptional work.
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