The Juliusspital Foundation is large - with around 180 hectares of vineyards, it is actually the second largest wine estate in Germany. The Juliusspital vineyards are spread across more than 100 km and the whole of Franconia. The vines are planted on the Franconian Triassic - a three-part rock formation made of red sandstone, shell limestone and keuper – which is unique in all the wine-growing regions. ​

This week we saw the release of many great wines from southern France and Greece at Vinmonopolet. It’s the most diverse wine launch of the year, with many great bottles. Look out for a few favorites from Bandol, Languedoc-Roussillon and Greece. 
We’ve selected a classic from Makedonia and one of the most renowned winemakers; Thymiopulos. His «Earth & Sky» cuvée is his original take on the Xynomavro grape and still stands as his flagship. Grapes are from selected vineyards in Naoussa, from vines ranging from 40-44 years old. Soil is mainly chalk.
The wine is barrel aged for 18 months in 2-4 years old 500 liters barrels. His whole operation is ecological. 
It’s a brilliantly crafted wine, with layers of flavors. Robust and elegant, and showcases the terroir in an excellent way.

With the colder weather coming in during autumn you want a wine that is full and rich, with some structure, but also nice and fruity. For me a Barbera from either Alba or Asti in Piemonte fills these criteria perfectly. A typical Barbera will have notes of cherry and raspberry, some earthy notes like hints of forest floor and mushroom. Some wines are very structured, often the ones from Alba, while the ones from Asti tends to be more fruity. ​

These wine are of course perfect with you typical Italian dish, pasta or pizza, but try it with any hearty and typical autumn dish like leg of lamb for example. 

Another good reason to buy Barbera wines are that they come in all price ranges so we have picked out three wines we like that fits all kinds of wallets:​

As summer slowly is turning to autumn we found a wine perfect for this transition. And we’re heading to a summer favorite for many; Croatia. Known for their stunning scenery, iconic filming locations and deep cultural roots. But less known for their wines. However they have been making wine here all the way back to the Ancient Greek settlers, some 2500 years ago.
Croatia is home to over 300 geographically defined wine regions and a strict classification system. So with this information in hand, it might not come as a surprise that Croatia produces some gorgeous wines.
Today we’ve selected a very cool rosé from producer Roxanich, situated all the way up
In the north west corner of the country, in the region of Istria. Here they share the Adriatic ocean climate with northern Italy and crafts stunning wines. This cool rosé is made from a grape called Terrano. It’s a wine with a purpose, and it grabs your attention from first sip. It will go excellent with a wide variety of dishes and is eligible for cellaring for a few years. 

Selvapiana is a classic Tuscan farm in the heart of Chianti Rufina. Its original purpose was to be the summer residence of Florentine bishops. Since 1957, it has been owned by Mr. Giuntini Masseti, who relentlessly works on restoring the reputation of Chianti Rufina. Rufina is the smallest subregion in the Chianti zone (only 800 hectares). The grapes are grown on the ancient Selvapiana estate, located north of the town of Pontassieve and covering 56 hectares of vineyards. ​

Every time I taste a Chardonnay from Canada, I tell myself «I need to do this more often».
The supreme quality coming out of the Okanagan valley is amazing. Clean, crisp and with excellent concentration. 
This week I’ve selected one of my favorite producers, Blue Mountain.
A small family run operation with a special focus on Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Chardonnay. Careful use of oak and very terroir driven in style, the winery is making a mark around the world. 

I love a good Albariño. But from time to time I seem to forget these delicious bottles from Galicia, all the way up in the northwest corner of Spain.
But I recently came across this beauty, with grapes from 60 years old vines and a lot of character. And I was reminded that these high quality wines pairs excellent with a wide variety of foods and are often a good bargain. Here we have a wine with grapes from three different vineyards, spontaneously fermented and with 80% barrel fermentation. It's then matured in large casks. It's a rich and delicate wine, made from 100% Albariño grapes, that can be enjoyed now or cellared 7-8 years.

Their Frappato is cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity and  reaches its ultimate expression in the red sands of Vittoria, not far from the sea. ​

This is my favorite summer rosé for 2024. And like last year, my pick is from Greece and made from the brilliant grape called Xinomavro. It’s even from the same region, named Makedonia. This year my pick is crafted by Kir-Yianni winery. The Kir-Yianni project was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, one of the leading figures in the Greek wine industry. But the family wine roots go way deeper. Founded as a family winery all the way back in 1879, this is solid stuff. They produce a wide range of wines, but today I’ve selected their rosé. 
Grapes are harvested from 30 years old vines, and there is some batonnage for 3-5 months. A process where they stir up the fine yeast that sets on the bottom. This creates a signature flavor.