#Finland has a wonderful tradition of #berryWine that is all but forgotten by the mainstream. Indeed the state monopoly, #Alko, has an extensive selection of regular #wine, but almost no #Finnish berry wines.

I actually preferred this red, by #Pihamaa, to most red wines (but that’s because the heavy tannins give me a headache), and it worked well with our #Easter meal. You can also get heavier berry wines.

On the left you can see a #sparklingWine, also by Pihamaa, made from #buckthorn.

If you ever visit #Finland, be sure to taste some real #sahti #beer. A rare and delicious opportunity to taste an ancient form of #beer that has died out almost everywhere else. A unique tradition that predates the widespread use of hops (so uses juniper and other herbs) and is endangered even in Finland, but can still be found.

Enjoying a nice bottle of #Pihamaa Sahti at home after a tiring trip to #finncon2024.