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AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: California, New York, & Oregon Wines Shine in Oslo!


AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: California, New York, & Oregon Wines Shine in Oslo!

AmCham recently hosted journalists, Vinmonopolet, and food and beverage industry representatives for a tasting of California, New York, and Oregon wines at The Thief hotel.

Member importers including Anora, Engelstad, Haugen-Gruppen, Palmer Group, Robert Prizelius, Signature Wines, Tramontane, VCT, and West Coast Wines showcased over 50 unique vintages currently available on the Norwegian market, alongside several newly launched products. Additionally, AmCham proudly presented three select wines not yet available in Norway.

Full List of Wines Presented

Member company representatives enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and stunning views over the Oslo fjord from the hotel’s newly refurbished 9th floor rooftop. We extend a sincere thank you to General Manager Martin Andersen and his team for their warm hospitality and for providing such an incredible venue.

 

50th Judgment of Paris Anniversary

On May 24, 1976, nine French judges assembled in Paris for a blind tasting of 20 wines: six reds and six whites from California, and four reds from Bordeaux and four whites from Burgundy. All assumed the French would come out on top. Instead, a stunning consensus revealed the winners to be two wines from Napa Valley. The surprising verdict gave the California wine industry a burst of confidence – and in the 50 years since, the Judgment of Paris story has been told and retold. Books have been written and movies have been made!

Inspired by this legacy, our committee of member wine importers relishes every opportunity to share the rich history of US wines and showcase the diverse varietals and blends available today.

We look forward to future tastings with journalists, trade partners, and members alike!

For more information about upcoming tastings and US wine initiatives, please contact Madeleine at mb@amcham.no.

AmCham Wine Committee – Thriving on Connections

Through the collective strength of our Wine Committee, AmCham works to increase market share of US wines in Norway, addressing trade barriers, ensuring a favorable policy environment, and educating on critical wine industry issues. Increasing awareness and competence on varying US wine regions amongst industry professionals and consumers is a key priority.

AmCham members’ shared passion for US wines brings together business leaders across industries, bonding over a common interest and sets a stage for potential new partnerships and collaborations.

Past Wine Tastings

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Red, White & New

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Red, White & New

There, member importers EngelstadPalmer GroupRobert Prizelius, Tramontane, VCT, and West Coast Wines presented over 60 unique vintages currently on the Norwegian market, including newly launched products. In addition, AmCham proudly presented four wines not (yet) available in Norway. The tasting accurately represented California’s 89% share of US wine production, while still allowing guests to experience the different terroirs found in Oregon and Washington.

AmCham Wine Committee – Thriving on Connections

Through the collective strength of our members in our designated Wine Committee, AmCham works to increase market share of US wines in Norway, addressing trade barriers, ensuring a favorable policy environment, and educating on critical wine industry issues. Increasing awareness and competence on varying US wine regions amongst industry professionals and consumers is a key priority.

AmCham members’ shared passion for US wines brings together business leaders across industries, bonding over a common interest and sets a stage for potential new partnerships and collaborations.

Past Tastings

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Together at Last!

AmCham Journalist Wine Tasting: Together at Last!

After a prolonged pandemic pause, the AmCham wine committee and staff were thrilled to once again host an in-person tasting of American wines. Focusing on journalists, five member importers helped to make the afternoon at Grand Hotel one to remember– Engelstad, Palmer Group, Robert Prizelius, Treasury Wine Estates, and VCT Norway. Together, they presented unique vintages currently on the Norwegian market, as well as some of their newly launched products.

Following the initial journalist component of the wine tasting, featuring roughly 50 unique American wines, invited guests were led through a series of six Orin Swift wines by Master of Wine Edouard Baijot. Baijot joined us virtually from France, where he leads the Fine Wines division of E.& J. Gallo Winery in Europe.

With half of the wines only available to on-trade purchasers, participants were happy to have the exclusive opportunity to taste:

  • Orin Swift Blank Stare 2019
  • Orin Swift Mannequin 2018
  • Orin Swift Abstract 2019
  • Orin Swift Machete 2018
  • Orin Swift Papillon 2018
  • Orin Swift Mercury Head 2018

After the master class on Dave Phinney’s Orin Swift, the room opened to  a limited number of members who happily tasted and discussed the many wines available. AmCham and our committee of member wine importers relish in these opportunities to share information on American wines and passionately discuss the multiple varietals and blends. We look forward to future tastings with journalists, trade, and members!