​Since 1990, Juan Jesús Méndez has been the driving force and embodiment of Viñátigo, a fine winery from Tenerife. Juan is a proud native of Tenerife and the fourth generation of growers in the island. During the twenty-five years that he’s overseen Bodegas Viñátigo, he has considerably increased its holdings, planting varieties that he and his team recuperated. By combining Tenerife’s natural resources with their own diligence and skill, Bodegas Viñátigo is able to produce modern wines that are deeply rooted in our traditions and signature style.

This weeks wine is made from 100% Listán Negro, a grape the is very typical for Tenerife. It is made from ungrafted grapevines that are more than 100 years old. Grown between 300 and 700 meters above sea level, in the northwest of Tenerife. After a week of maceration the wine is made in a tank and then left to aged for three months in three to five years-old 225l French oak barrels. ​

We came across this beauty recently. A great wine from Portugal, at an amazing price. Made by the largest wine producer in the country with a proud selection of native grapes. Touriga Franca 40%, Touriga Nacional 25%, Tinta Roriz 25%, Tinta Barroca 10%
Grapes are sourced from high altitude vineyards in Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, named Quinta do Seixo and Quinta da Leda. The soil has large layers of slate.

Located in the West Bekaa Valley, the large estate of Château Kefraya has been the Bustros family’s property for generations.The castle was built starting 1946 on an artificial hill used by the Romans centuries ago to observe their troop movements. Founder Michel de Bustros undertook massive works to implant Château Kefraya’s vineyards on those magnificent hillsides. The vineyard spreads over 300 hectares of terraced slopes, 1000 meters above the Mediterranean Sea, on the foothills of Mount Barouk in the Bekaa Valley. Clay-limestone, clay-chalk as well as sandy and gravelly soils compose a real mosaic of terroirs. The vines enjoy an exceptional sun exposure with no irrigation. In addition to the diversity of soil, Château Kefraya uses a wide and exciting range of grape varieties in its blends, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Viognier as well as more unusual varieties such as Carménère, Marselan and Muscat à Petits Grains. ​

Ch. Kefraya Bretèches 2019 164,9 kr

The first bouquet is fine and delicate revealing a very complex and balanced aromatic palette. It reveals subtle notes of black fruits, spices, curry, cedar buds and blackberries as well as slightly floral notes of violet. The first impression in the mouth is full and textured. On the palate, a well-balanced aromatic profile is finely revealed, with a slightly spicy texture on the finish. The structure distinguishes itself by the presence of soft and silky tannins marked by the freshness of the fruit.
​This is a wine that is perfect with meat dishes from the Mediterranean like lamb and grilled beef. It has enough sweetness to handle quite spicy food as well.

We’ve got a couple of nice bottles for you, walking into Christmas. Both from South Africa, same winemaker and both are great value bargains. One will be smashing with your ribs dinner, the other great great with seafood and vegetarian dishes. Let’s cut to it.


Adi Badenhorst is arguably one of the best winemakers in South Africa. Makes a wide variety of remarkable wines, specializing in grapes native to his land.

Nebbiolo, the famous celebrity grape of Piemonte, north in Italy. Widely known for producing the king of wines; Barolo. 
So when I saw this grape pop up on the label on one of my favourite producers in California, I had great expectations.
In 2010 Nebbiolo was grown on 5993 hectares of land, with only 457 hectares being outside of Piemonte. It’s a tricky grape, which it takes a lot to master. For instance, Nebbiolo grapes starts their annual growth cycle very early, and they are one of the last to ripen. They need natural shelter from winds, are very sensitive to wet weather and it’s picky on what soil it thrives in. And they can become extremely tannic if not tended to correctly, to mention a few things.


Jim Clendenen was a legendary winemaker from California, widely know for his Burgundy style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Unfortunately he suddenly passed away in May 2021, only 68 years old.
He had a love and passion for all things Italian, and especially wines. So in 1994 he decided to plant several Italian grape varieties in Santa Barbara, California. After years of tedious work the vines started to produce excellent grapes, especially the Nebbiolo variety. 
The grapes behave differently in California, than in Piemonte, and Jim managed to produce a signature style Californian wine. The grapes are grown on a hill, with both wind, fog and long sunny afternoons. Stored 4 years in 500 liters Hungarian oak casks, where 1/3 is new oak. Unfiltered bottling and stored for one more year. First vintage (2000) was released in 2005, now we drink 2017. A remarkable wine from an iconic winemaker.

​You never forget your first kiss they say, but what about your first favourite wine? Today I went past one of my first favourite red wines and thought that I have to find out what it is like now. Fortunately it didn't dissapoint.

Domaine D’Andezon was one of my go to wines when I first started to take wine seriously. It was nice and fruity but also firm and with good structure so it could handle food, but was also relatively easy to drink. It was also cheap, and that was important then. ​

Looking for really great every day wines, where high quality and nice price align, is somewhat of a sport amongst wine lovers. And a wine region that often can provide this is Sicily. The steady rise of quality has been stunning over the last decade, but the quality still exceeds the price quite a bit. Which of course is much appreciated.

When we visited Sicily last we had a nice talk with Arianna Occhipinti, one of the pioneers behind the wine revolution on the island. You could check it out here:

But today we present you with another great producer; Planeta. They produce a wide variety of wines, and common for them all is the superb quality. We've selected their Chardonnay, but they have an impressive 18 wines available at Vinmonopolet. So if you really wanna get to know them; have fun :)

Rod Strong was among the first modern wine pioneers with a vision to plant Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. In 1968, he planted the heritage River East Vineyard in the alluvial clay-loam soils adjacent to the winery in Healdsburg. Today the Russian River Valley is well established as one of the premier Pinot Noir growing regions in the world. ​

​Brunel de la Gardine Côtes du Rhône 2020 - 169,90 kr

​A powerful, full and rich wine. Garnet with a bright violet rim. Shows the typical aromas of the region: red fruit, earthy notes, sweet spice. Juicy, supple and very well balanced with blackberry and a little black pepper. Ideal with food.
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Ideal with food like cured meat and charcuterie boards. The soft tannins and the spiciness of this wine, combine really well with curries, couscous, chilli con carne, barbequed meats, Italian foods, vegetarian dishes and cheese boards. Pretty well everything really!

​The Domaine La Florane is 75 hectares, of which 38 hectares are vineyards and 37 hectares of woods, olive trees and lavender. In an enclosed green area at the top of the villages of Visan and Saint-Maurice, Adrien Fabre produces wines offering pleasure and elegance. His ambition is to make the vines grow as naturally as possible, respecting the fauna and flora. To produce wines from organic grapes, wines that are deep, balanced and silky, this is why Domaine la Florane cultivates the entire estate using biodynamic methods.

Dom. la Florane Cotes du Rhone Villages St Maurice 2020 - 239,-

Ruby red with purple hues. On the nose there is a mix of red and black fruits, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrant, touch of spices. In the mouth it's fresh and fruity, spicy mid-palate, beautiful texture, long and balanced finish.
Perfect for game or other delicate red meats.