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By Merete Bø

Things are busy right now, with a lot of tastings before the new release on 4 November. But I’ll keep you updated along the way.

Maffrei sin rekke med viner som slippes på Polets novemberslipp 4. november.
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Review of 165 new Italian releases in the Vinmonopolet November launch

On Wednesday 4 November, the November releases arrive at Vinmonopolet. There are 165 Italian wines being released.

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Max Kilburg

Max Kilburg had to fight to keep the steep vineyards. Now he's making one of Vinmonopolet's very best wine buys, released on 4 November.

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Dom Perignon 2018

Dom Pérignon is by many considered the father of champagne. But is that true?

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Rarely has a Riesling provided more value for money than these two

They are finally back. Max Kilburg's magical Rieslings from the Mosel. But they won't be released at Vinmonopolet until November 4.

2024 Vintage er her!
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A new Vintage Port is here! 2024 review

My father always said that vintage is the king of port wine, and tawny is the president. The first is so by inheritance, the second is elected, says Dirk Niepoort. Now Vintage 2024 is here!

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Meretes selection: This is how a chenin blanc should taste

Wondering what the chenin blanc grape is supposed to taste like? Then try Aubert's Vouvray.

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20 Great Wine Buys at Duty-Free

These are the best wine buys you can make at Gardermoen's duty-free shop.

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Eye to eye with Gaia Gaja

Gaia Gaja heads up one of Italy's most iconic wine producers.

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Great riesling with great value

Knewitz can definitely do more than just make chardonnay. This riesling is truly value for money.

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Del Belbo da Bardone

Fifteen years with Barbera

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The Italian special launch

On Thursday October 15th, 191 Italian wines will be released in Vinmonopolet's specialty stores. These are the best.

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2026 - The vintage that changed the world of wine

Never before have we harvested the grapes as early as this year. What does that mean for the world of wine?

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Mature chianti with lamb

Felsina's single-vineyard Chianti also costs the same as it did eight years ago.

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Eye to eye with Gaia Gaja

Gaia Gaja heads up one of Italy's most iconic wine producers.

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