Danish wine is on the rise, capturing growing attention from local wine enthusiasts, international investors, and producers alike. With a vibrant spirit among winemakers and ever-improving quality in the glass, the coming years promise to be an exciting era for Danish viticulture.

The story about Danish wine is a short one. Roughly told it begins in 1993, when the pioneer Michael Gundersen plants his first Rondo vine in Avedøre, where he six years later, in 1999, starts Dansk Vincenter.

As part of the Master of Portwine Scandinavia competition, my colleagues Ketil, Kim, and I from the Danish Sommelier Association set out for Porto and the Douro Valley. We had an exciting journey ahead of us, filled with opportunities to deepen our understanding of port wine’s rich history, meet passionate producers, and face intense tests and tastings—all bringing us closer to a place in next year’s finals in Copenhagen. 

When I got home from Oslo this year, my spouse asked me to describe how my trip was. I found it hard to describe, as I was still processing all that had happened in just a weekend. So, she asked me to pick one word, and I chose “amazing.” But that doesn’t really do it justice. Let’s backtrack a bit, and I’ll explain why!

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