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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Today I turn 26, and I am celebrating true Piemontegirl style in Piemonte with wine and food! The next few days will be all about food, wine and people that I love. You’ll read all about it in the next few weeks! Here are some pictures from last year’s birthday shenanigans!
Mangialonga 2018 – August 26th Mark your calendars people! Mangialonga 2018 will take place August 26th. Sorry for using the same picture over and over, but come on – how cool are those women! Both Silvia and Jenny are truly amazing women, taking the wine world by storm! Can’t wait to see them again soon!
The Norwegian Sommelier Organization and Kapital will announce who has the Best Wine List in different categories, which include Best in the Country, Best Bubbles, Best By The Glass and Best in Town. My favorites among those who made the different lists are: Territoriet Beijing Palace BA 53 Festningen Restaurant Personally I think Cru is…
Wines at Vinmonopolet under 200kr Wines don’t have to be super expensive to be good quality or taste good. These wines are some of my favorites. If you try them feel free to tell me about your experience! Enjoy! Trediberri Barbera 175kr Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 198kr Bruno Rocca Langhe Nebbiolo 183kr Alessandro Veglio…
I love cooking and I’ve shared some recipes with you; Here are my favorites so far. Friday Pizza Panna Cotta Ragu Broccoli Rabe Ravioli
Barolo Night Oslo Remember the Barolo Night I had in Sweden? This weekend was Barolo Night 2.0 Oslo edition! Oh man did we drink some good wines. The layout of these Barolo Weekends are starting to form, and so on Friday we eat pizza and drink Pizza Wines. Check out these amazing Pizza Wines in…
Vinmonopolet has a pretty good selection. Not as good as Cantina Communale in La Morra (and they don’t have Emanuela either) but still pretty good. Want to know about good buys and new entries first? Sign up for my newsletter! Sign up here!
Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Cantina del Pino Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: light red, transparent Nose: fruity, spicy, smoky, cherries Mouth: fruity, smooth, good structure, Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
Barolo Birthday Weekend is booked! I will, just like last year, spend my birthday in Barolo! Can’t wait to be back there again, with all these wonderful people! Do you have any tips on where to go for food or wine? I know the area pretty well, but am always open to suggestions! …