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🍷 Finlandssvensk novis inom vinvärlden
🌿 Francophilic wine and food lover
📍Ostrobothnia, Finland 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇫🇷🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈

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There is never an ocassion too small for a celebration ⚜️ If I may say it myself, yesterdays menu was a success - nicely composed dishes and divine wine pairings 🌿 I will present the wines in separate posts 🍷

🦞 Butter braised lobster tail, cauliflower puré,
butter and a intense lobster reduction

🍷 Domaine Michel Lafarge - Meursault 2018

🐑 Lamb chops, roasted celeriac root, potato
puré loaded with roasted garlic, red wine and
balsamic reduction and a herbal salad

🍷 Domaine Bardi d'Alquier Faugères Les
Grandes Bastides d'Alquier 2012

🍰 Pincess cake my way with cherries

🥃 Abbaye Sylva Plana Fine de Faugères X.O.
2009

#vinofilencooks by @vinofilen

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Irouléguy 🍷 We could not miss the opportunity to visit one of the smallest mountainous appellations in France during our stay in the Basque country 🌿

I have to admit that I had NEVER tried Irouléguy before the trip as they are not very easy to get hold of back home - there is currently only one wine available at Alko - TRY IT! 🍇

Irouléguy covers about 240 hectares and is renowned for its steep terraced vineyards and varied soil, which makes it possible to produce a wide variety of quality wines ⛰️

Over 60% of the production is red wine. The wines are a blend - Cabernet Franc and Tannat are the main varietals used, but Cabernet Sauvignon can also be added. I found the reds to have a nice rustic feel, yet still an elegant balance between dark red fruitiness and spicy, green characteristics. Some of these wines have fantastic ageing potential! 🍷

More than 20% of the production consists of white wine. The wines are typical for the Sud-Ouest by using the regional varietals Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng & Courbu. I fell in love with the whites, highly aromatic with a lovely acidity. Some wines are aged in oak, which makes them very gastronomic and complex. I brought home several bottles of white wine! 🍃

Just over 10% of the production is made up of rosé. Tannat and Cabernet Franc are mainly used. I only tried one rosé - but I liked it! Bold and fruity with a lot of character - rosés made for food! 🍓

We visited Domaine Ilarria, which was one of the first independent wineries in the region - known for their natural viticulture and high-quality, low-intervention wines ✨ We got to try all of their wines in their cellar - I fell in love! 😍

We also opted for a visit to the cooperative - which resurrected the appellation after the phylloxera crisis 🍇 Here we got to know how different the wines under this appellation can be - from simpler, easy drinking wines to very serious gastronomic ones 🐑

We also had to try a wine from the star of the region Domaine Arretxea when eating out - delicious! 🥩

I also want to mention a regional curiosity - Goxedari 🍒 Made of rosé wine, cherry liqueur, Armagnac and herbs - loved it! ❤️

#Irouléguy #vinofilensudouest taken in Irouléguy by @vinofilen

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Our second stop in the basque country was Biarritz - where we had achance to explore local gastronomy and a couple of mountain villages 🌊

It was my first visit to the Basque country and I was very impressed! Beautiful surroundings in and outside of Biarritz, interesting and great food and lovely people! 🦑 A few of the regional specialities that stayed with me

🌶 Piment d'Espelette
🍷Irouléguy wine
🥩 Jambon de Bayonne & Jambon noir de Bigorre
🥧 Gâteau Basque
🐟 The variety of fresh seafood

As course I took the occasion and enjoyed regional wines during our stay - I opted for Irouléguy, Jurançon and Côtes de Gascogne! 🍷 This just reinforced my beliefs that you can easily find quality wines in all price ranges from the Sud Ouest! 🇨🇵 We also visited the wine region Irouléguy - I will do a separate post about this! 🌿

A few restaurant suggestions for your stay in Biarritz 🐚

🫜 @marius_biarritz is a MUST when in Biarritz - trust me! Amazing choice and the highest quality of food, great atmosphere and a nice wine list - everything very reasonably priced!

🍗 @barjeanbiarritz_officiel a laid back bar-restaurant in the heart of Biarritz - but with very nice food! We had duck hearts a whole leg of lamb to share - delicious! Thanks for the tip W!

🐟 Casa Juan Pedro down by the Port des Pêcheurs. Fresh, simple and delicious seafood with a great view - at very affordable prices!

#vinofilentravels #sudouest #irouleguy taken in Biarritz, France by @vinofilen

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Spent a few days in Bilbao in the best possible way - by enjoying loads of creative Pintxos, a few (many) glasses of vermouth and of course some lively Txakoli 🫒

Bilbao is definitely a place to visit for foodies 🌿 taken in Bilbao, Spain by @vinofilen

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In a month one of my dreams is coming true - we are finally going on a trip to Languedoc 🍾🇨🇵

Please help us plan our trip and hit us up with your best tips for Languedoc ❤️ All kinds of gems are very welcome; vineyards, restaurants and food, flea markets, cute towns and villages, hiking spots, museums, activities etc... 🍷🦐

Our home bases will be Faugères and Sète - but we will have access to a car so we will travel a lot within the region 🚙

Pics from Provence as I have never been to Languedoc 🤭 taken in Languedoc-Roussillon, France by @vinofilen

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Vissa producenter återvänder jag till med jämna mellanrum - Florian Mollet är en sådan 🌿 Jag gillar verkligen hans viner och köper dem nästan alltid då de kommer till salu på Alko ✨️

Nu i juli specialparti på Alko finns hans Sancerre från 2025 till salu för knappa 30 € - jag skaffade denna för några års lagring 🍷 Samtidigt passade jag på att öppna samma vin från 2022 från källaren för att avnjuta denna en fin sommarkväll 🦐

🍷 Florian Mollet - Roc de l'Abbaye Sancerre 2022

🌍 Sancerre, Loiredalen 🇨🇵

🍇 Sauvignon blanc

👄 Doft med citrus, svartvinbärsblad (och nästan lite bär), krusbär, grönt äpple, mineral. Stundvis nästan lätt lätt tropiska toner. Smaken domineras av citrus och kalkig mineral. Lätt fin beska av citrusskal och mineral i finishen. Medelfylligt. Hög fin syra. Torrt.

🌟🌟🌟🌟(🌟) Så gott!

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There are certain producers I keep coming back to - Florian Mollet is definitely one of them 🌿 I really love his wines and almost always pick them up whenever they hit the shelves at Alko ✨️

In Alko’s July special theme, his 2025 Sancerre is available for just under €30 — I bought a bottle to cellar for a few years 🍷 At the same time, I took the opportunity to pop open the 2022 vintage from my cellar to enjoy on a lovely summer evening 🦐

🍷 Florian Mollet - Roc de l'Abbaye Sancerre 2022

🌍 Sancerre, Loire Valley 🇨🇵

🍇 Sauvignon blanc

👄 Nose with citrus, blackcurrant leaf (and almost a touch of berries), gooseberry, green apple, and minerals. At times, subtle tropical notes emerge. The palate is dominated by citrus and chalky minerality. A delicate, pleasant bitterness of citrus peel and minerals on the finish. Medium-bodied. High, beautiful acidity. Dry.

🌟🌟🌟🌟(🌟) Absolutely delicious!

#sancerre #vinsvaldeloire #vinofilenloire #sauvignonblanc by @vinofilen

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3 months ago

Om ungefär en månad styr vi kosan mot Languedoc - så nu unnar vi oss en liten försmak av allt gott vi kommer att få smaka 🌿 Nyligen hade Alko Languedoc som tema på sitt specialparti - vi köpte nästan alla eftersom de ofta är av hög kvalitet till bra pris ☀️

Trots sin ringa ålder (upptogs som AOP 2014) så är Terrasses du Larzac en respekterad appellation under vilken det peoduceras högkvalitativa och fylliga men balanserade och fräscha viner som gynnas av lagring 🍷 De vanligaste druvorna är Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan och Cinsault 🍇

🍷 Le Mas de l'Ecriture - Terrasses du Larzac - l'Emotion 2022

🌍 Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc 🇨🇵

🍇 Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan & Cinsault

👄 Drucket efter cirkagurka 2 timmars luftning. Doft med varmt kryddig ek, cederträ, plommon, svarta vinbär. Smak med svarta vinbär, plommon, kryddig ek, läder. Medellång finish. Medelhög fyllighet. Medelhög syra. Medelhöga tanniner. Trevlig balans.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Härligt vin som skulle kunna vinna på att ligga några år.

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In about a month, we’re heading off to Languedoc - so now we’re treating ourselves to a little foretaste of all the good things to come 🌿 Alko recently featured Languedoc as part of their special monthly themes - we bought almost all of the wines offered - as they’re often high quality at a great price ☀️

Despite its young age (granted AOP status in 2014), Terrasses du Larzac is a respected appellation producing high-quality, full-bodied yet balanced and fresh wines that benefit from cellaring 🍷 The most common grapes are Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault 🍇

🍷 Le Mas de l'Ecriture - Terrasses du Larzac - l'Emotion 2022

🌍 Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc 🇨🇵

🍇 Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan & Cinsault

👄 Drunk after roughly 2 hours of decanting. Nose with warm spicy oak, cedar, plum, blackcurrant. Palate featuring blackcurrant, plum, spicy oak, leather. Medium finish. Medium-plus body. Medium-plus acidity. Medium-plus tannins. Lovely balance.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lovely wine that could well benefit from a few years in the cellar.

#vinofilenlanguedoc #vinsdulanguedoc #terrassesdularzac by @vinofilen

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Tips på två superenkla förrätter till sommarens vinkvällar 🍷

Lyxiga sardiner på burk 🐟 Jag gillat att servera dessa med en fin grov pesto, citron och ett rustigt surdegsbröd - så gott! 🥖

En härligt krämig burrata 🌿 Mitt to go to är att servera osten med surdegsbröd och en enkel sallad på solvarma tomater, olivolja och lite örter 🍅

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Two super simple starter ideas for summer wine nights 🍷

Luxury tinned sardines 🐟 I love serving these with a nice coarse pesto, lemon, and a rustic sourdough bread – so delicious! 🥖

A wonderfully creamy burrata 🌿 My go-to is to serve the cheese with sourdough bread and a simple salad made with sun-ripened tomatoes, olive oil, and some herbs 🍅

#vinofilencooks by @vinofilen

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Under vår minitrip till Tammerfors och hann vi unna ett besök vid @ravintolanonni 🌿 En liten och charmig restaurang med en trevlig meny och superintressant vinlista! 🍷

Maten var välgjord och välkomponerad, jag skulle ha kunnat beställt in vissa av portionerna flera gånger - så gott! Vi beställde totalt 9 olika rätter och delade allt 🍐

Vinpaketet var även det riktigt nice - trots att vi delade alla rätter fick vi båda olika viner till maten (vi smuttade även lite på varandras viner) 🍷 Vinerna var verkligen härliga - intressanta europeiska viner av hög kvalitet 🍾

Jag rekommenderar verkligen ett besök vid Nonni ifall ni befinner er i Tammerfors - bättra mat och vin till samma pris är svårt att hitta! ✨️

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During our mini-break to Tammerfors/Tampere, we managed to squeeze in a visit to @ravintolanonni 🌿 A small, charming restaurant with a lovely menu and a super interesting wine list (!!!)🍷

The food was beautifully prepared and well-balanced, I could have ordered some of the dishes over and over again – so delicious! We ordered 9 different dishes in total and shared everything 🍐

The wine pairings were also really great – even though we shared all the dishes, we were both served different wines with our food (we did sip a bit of each other’s wines too) 🍷 The wines were truly lovely – interesting, high-quality European wines 🍾

I highly recommend a visit to Nonni if you find yourself in Tampere – you'll struggle to find better food and wine for the price! ✨️

#vinofileneats taken in Nonni by @vinofilen

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Was invited to a fabulous Galician wine luncheon to @vinsippan_viinivuokko & @bertbyrambo ✨️🌿 They treated us so well with fantastic food (haven't eated that well in a long time) and such lovely wines from the region 🍷🇪🇸

🍾 Burbujas de Baladiña 2019 Brut Nature Albariño, Rías Baixas

🦪 Salpicón de marisco
Seafood salad with mussels, tomato, peppers, onion and olive oil

🐟 Empanada de bonito
Tuna pie with peppers and onion

🍷 Lagar de Cervera 2024 Albariño, Rías Baixas
🍷Brandán 2025 Godello, Ribeira Sacra

🍖 Canelones de rabo de toro
Cannelloni filled with slow-cooked oxtail, topped with creamy sauce

🌶 Chorizo a la sidra
Chorizo slowly cooked in cider

🌿 Picanha grilled to perfection

🍷 Joaquín Rebolledo Mencía 2024, Ribeira Sacra

🍷 Abadía da Cova Fudre 2023 Mencía, Valdeorras

🍮 Tarta helada by @vinofilen

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Rosésommaren har äntligen kommit i gång på ritkigt här i Österbotten 😍 Här kommer en rekommendation på en prisvärda ungrare 🇭🇺

Ungern som vinland är något som intresserar mig - har förälskat mig i deras klassiska Tokaj-viner och torra vitviner på Furmint - ska absolut utforska ungerska vinstilar mer! 🌿

Rosén kommer från Ungerns minsta vinregion - Pannonhalmi ✨️ Här gör föers typer av viner och man använder sig till ofta av lokala druvsorter 🍇

🍷 Pannonhalmi Apátsági - Tricollis Rosé Pannonhalmi 2024

🌍 Pannonhalmi 🇭🇺

🍇 Kékfeankos, Merlot, Cabernet franc & Pinot noir

👄 Doft men citrus, hallon, jordgubbe och en hel del lövig örtighet. Smaken straightforward med solmogen citron och samma röda bär som i doften. Lätt-medelfyllig. Medelsyrligt. Torrt.

🌟🌟🌟(🌟) En riktig trevlig rosé!

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The rosé summer has finally kicked off for real here in Ostrobothnia 😍 Here’s a recommendation for a great value Hungarian beauty 🇭🇺

Hungary as a wine country really intrigues me – I’ve fallen completely in love with their classic Tokaji wines and dry whites made from Furmint. I'm definitely going to explore Hungarian wine styles more! 🌿

This rosé comes from Hungary's smallest wine region – Pannonhalmi ✨️ A variety of wines are produced here, and local grape varieties are frequently used 🍇

🍷 Pannonhalmi Apátsági - Tricollis Rosé Pannonhalmi 2024

🌍 Pannonhalmi 🇭🇺

🍇 Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Pinot Noir

👄 Nose of citrus, raspberry, strawberry, and a good amount of leafy green notes. The palate is straightforward, featuring sun-ripened lemon and the same red berries found on the nose. Light-to-medium-bodied. Medium acidity. Dry.

🌟🌟🌟(🌟) A rather lovely rosé!

#vinofilenhungary #vinofilenrosé #hungarianwine #pannonhalmi by @vinofilen

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Semester betyder inspiration att avnjuta god mat och härligt vin mitt i veckan helt utan stress 🍋

Passar på och bjuder på ett tips på ett ganska enkelt men prisvärt och riktigt gott vin från Alko - en härlig chenin blanc från Vouvray i Loiredalen 🌿 Så härliga viner med hög syra och fin kropp som gör att de lämpar sig till många olika typer av rätter i sommarvärmen 🦐🐟🐓🐖🥦

Igår serverade jag en enkel men ack så god räk- och pilgrimsmusselpasta till vinet - utöver skaldjuren och pastan använde jag enbart mig av lök, vitlök, vermouth, smör, tomat, persilja och salt och peppar 🍝

🍷 Cave de Vouvray - Vouvray - Les Lys 2024

🌍 Vouvray, Touraine, Loiredalen 🇨🇵

🍇 Chenin blanc

👄 Doft med päron,gult äpple, citron och mineral. Smaken med grönt äpple, (lätt omogen) citron, grape, mineral. Stundvis lite lätta vibbar av tropisk frukt och lätt krämig mandlighet. Medel-medelhög fyllighet. Hög syra. Torrt men en liten sötma.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Välgjort och ritkigt gott!

Holidays mean inspiration to enjoy good food and lovely wine midweek, completely stress-free 🍋

Lets start july with a recommendation for a simple but delicious wine from Alko with yhe QPR on top – a lovely Chenin Blanc from Vouvray in the Loire Valley 🌿 Such wonderful wines with high acidity and great body, making them perfect for many different types of dishes in the summer 🦐🐟🐓🐖🥦

Yesterday, I paired the wine with a simple but yummy prawn and scallop pasta – besides the seafood and pasta, I only used onion, garlic, vermouth, butter, tomato, parsley, salt and pepper 🍝

🍷 Cave de Vouvray - Vouvray - Les Lys 2024

🌍 Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley 🇨🇵

🍇 Chenin blanc

👄 Nose with notes of pear, yellow apple, lemon, and mineral. The palate features green apple, (slightly underripe) lemon, grapefruit, and mineral. At times, subtle hints of tropical fruit and a light, creamy almondiness. Medium to medium-full body. High acidity. Dry but with a slight touch of sweetness.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Well-made and truly delicious!

#vouvray #vinsvaldeloire #vinofilenloire by @vinofilen

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