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A short note from my holiday at Lake Constance

For me, Lake Constance is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Germany. Germany’s largest lake presents itself in new and dramatic ways in every light mood. The Alps, which form an impressive background panorama, and the gently rolling hills that slope down to Lake Constance lend the landscape a special beauty. Add to […]

Gewurztraminer 1989: Aged to perfection

I have wanted to try an aged Gewurztraminer for a long time and was delighted to find a bottle of Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst Grand Cru 1989 Vendange Tardive (spelt without the ‘ü’ in France) at a wine merchant specialising in aged wines – a real gem in perfect condition, and for only 29 euros. The […]

More than worth a visit, Vin de Table in Copenhagen!

It is usually difficult and time-consuming to find a good wine shop in a foreign city where you are on holiday. So I’d like to introduce you to my personal favourite in Copenhagen: Vin de Table at Frederikssundsvej 33 specialises in organic and biodynamic wines, many of which are produced without additives – including the […]

No confusion: how to master the WSET D3 tasting

In the practical examination for the WSET Diploma D3 (Wines of the World), you have 6 wines per flight in front of you. These are listed on a sheet with numbered boxes. As it is important to compare the wines with each other, it can easily happen that you mix up the glasses and no […]

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