In collaboration with Vassa Eggen bartenders, Andreas Hult and Love Sjögren, Sweden's largest organic distillery, Gripsholm, distilleries, has created whole new line organic cocktails with two vodka varieties; Kanon VODKA and Gripsholm Vodka. Flavors various from simple organic summer punch to advanced cocktails with exciting taste sensations. Pure flavors with a touch of Swedish culture and locally produced raw materials that you can find at the nearest grocery store, allowing anyone to bid on eco-cocktails for any occasion. Regardless if the party is at home, at the office or at the bar.

Anders and Love presented nine exciting cocktails that are completely organic. The two vodka varieties, which dates back to the 1500s, has two completely different characters that offers flavor taste experience of the organic drinks something beyond the ordinary.

Kanon VODKA, which is light and fruity, spread its special character of drinks;

Ginger Cocktail: with an exciting flavor combination of lime and ginger.
Razors Edge: is a delightful taste of Rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream.
Mzungu: mixing organic vanilla with blueberries and lime.
Rhuburbia: a fresh and refreshing summer punch.
Black Pete: where black currants sets the tone.

Gripsholm Vodka, which is smoother and has a touch of bread in the taste, has inspired drinks as;

Asian Spring: where the ginger and elderflower juice blends Sweden and Asia together.
Wisby-02: is a tribute to Gotland and tasting apple pie with cinnamon.
Zinger: challenge your taste buds with organic cherry tomatoes, lemon, salt and honey.
Smokey: is the favorite for fans of smoked flavors, organic Lapsang tea, lemon and red grapefruit juice.



Gripsholmdistillery

Although there are not many signs of spring yet, people seem to watch out for what to wear when it finally arrives.

In case you are about to buy a new pair of spring shoes and want to support Greenpeace at the same time, then the new eco collection from Terra Plana is for you. For each pair that is sold, one pound goes directly to Greenpeace’s project to protect the rain forests.

The shoes of Terra Plana’s new collection are created from as much recycled materials as possible. Parachutes, blankets and soles have got new life through the collection. The water used in the production is kept in an isolated circulation, which leads to reduced pollution.

This new collection will be marketed as a vegan collection and will meet the demands of leather free shoes. It will be available at retailers by the end of March.

Terra Plana

Wine Labels and Design
Today the design of the wine labels has become more important for the customers; many people choose wines because of the design of the wine label. If it’s a nice and protruding label you want to buy it, just like other things you buy. The last ten years it has become more important for the wine producer to make wine labels with a unique and appealing design. But you have to remember that European countries are significantly stricter and also have more rules to follow, than the new wine countries. I´m sure we will see more new design even from European wine makers.

Classic Design:

Europe
Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Qba, Rheingau
Grape: Riesling.
Character: The nose is medium-big with ripen yellow apples, lemon and tropical fruits. The taste is mostly full bodied with a little sweetness, which is a good balance with the acid and ripen fruits.

The Scloss Johannisberg is the most impressive producer in the history of wine. It speaks about the first vineyards from 817. The producer has one of the most impressive ranges of wines, from the end of 1800 Century. This wine has been aged only in stainless steel.

Price: 195 SEK