A cool climate and a terroir of clay and limestone are a rare combination that exists few places in the world. Prince Edward County on the north shore of Lake Ontario has it. This may be why a Canadian wine, made by a winemaker who has worked in Oregon, South Africa, New Zealand and California, brings to mind only one place: Burgundy.

Do you have a wine list that deserves stardom? Applications for the 2025/26 California Stars programme, in partnership with Star Wine List, are officially open.

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.

I met Nicolas Limbach, co-founder of København Kombucha, at the Kitchen Collective in Kødbyen to hear how he and Louise Benkjær Limbach built København Kombucha.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.