15 places to drink Californian wine in Sweden
Want to drink Californian wine in Sweden?
Our California Stars are the wine bars and restaurants featuring great selections of wine from California on their lists.
Check them out!
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Presented by The California Wine Institute
California Wine Institute is an association of 1,000 California wineries and wine-related businesses that initiate and advocate public policy to enhance the environment for the responsible production, consumption and enjoyment of wine.
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Phone: +46 08-26 08 00
Address: Kommendörsgatan 46, Stockholm
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Phone: +46 8 522 256 52
Address: Odengatan 52, Stockholm
By the Glass List of the Year Sweden, presented by Riedel 2024
A wine bar in the Vasastan area of Stockholm with a few classic dishes, warm atmosphere, and a very wide range of wines on the wine list. The crew is experienced and knows how to take care of guests. A safe bet for wine lovers of all stripes!
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Phone: +46 11 400 60 70
Address: Laxholmstorget 3, Norrköping
Restaurant Enoteket is beautifully situated by the water in the old industrial landscape in Norrköping. Enoteket is both an Italian restaurant with an original décor and great stories to tell, and a wine bar with Enomatics machines that let you choose and pour wines on your own. Both the wine list and the Enomatics machines contain classics like Barbaresco alongside more exotic options like Sauvignon Blanc from Slovenia.
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Phone: +46 08-527 756 10
Address: Hornsgatan 18, Stockholm
Newcomer List of the Year Sweden, presented by Vintedge 2024
Freyja is the latest hot address from restaurant group Stureplansgruppen that is behind plenty of popular addresses in the capital. For Freyja, they have engaged top sommelier Ellen Frantzén to build the starting wine list along with top chef names. Add a spectacular location on top of a Södermalm building near Slussen with amazing views, and a several hundred square meter terrace with bars, and you have a place that is sure to attract a buzzing crowd. The wine list and cuisine impress us right from the start - see you at the terrace!
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Phone: +46 08-641 70 90
Address: Stadsgården 6, Stockholm
Gondolen is a classical restaurant at Slussen on Södermalm that you have to visit when in Stockholm. First opened in 1935, it has finally reopened after the pandemic and renovations in 2023. The views are spectacular and the menu serves traditional Swedish husmanskost at a luxury level. Gondolen's wine list is mostly classical too and has a serious selection of Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy.
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Phone: +46 647 515 60
Address: Tottvägen 127, Åre
Best Long List of the Year Sweden 2024
The hotel and restaurant Granen in Åre has welcomed weary skiers with comfortable armchairs and an open fire since 1916. The restaurant serves well-made food with fine local produce.
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Phone: +46 08-23 99 50
Address: Rålambsvägen 17, Stockholm
Stockholm's La Tour restaurant is as close to an exclusive penthouse restaurant in London, New York or Paris as you can get in the Swedish capital. Behind the concept stands well-known restaurateur Pontus Frithiof, and he has described La Tour as if everything he has done before has been a long and joyful preparation for it. The restaurant is located on the top floor of a tall newspaper building, with a spectacular view of Riddarfjärden and the inner city, and an experience it deems “power dining.” And yes, every detail here oozes luxurious exclusivity – from the interior design to the ingred...
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Phone: +46 8 410 681 00
Address: Kronobergsgatan 37, Stockholm
Bourgogne Wine List of the Year Sweden, presented by Albert Bichot 2024
For years, Restaurang AG has been one of the best steak restaurants in Sweden, led by celebrity chef Johan Jureskog and sommelier and partner Klas Ljungkvist. The place is often packed so be sure to make a reservation. The venue used to be an old silver factory - hence the name and the industrial feel. The friendly and professional staff will make you feel home and it is also a good place to bring your kids.
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Phone: +46 920 20 07 00
Address: Storgatan 9, Luleå
CG in Luleå is a steakhouse restaurant but it does have seafood and vegetarian options on menu. We like to visit the wine cellar that offers plenty of options from classical wine regions in France and Italy, but also bottles from New World countries like Australia, Chile and the USA. If you like producers like DRC in Burgundy and Guigal, Clape and Gonon in the Rhone Valley, there are plenty of reasons to check out the CG wine list.
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Phone: 031-91 64 66
Address: Långenäsvägen 150, Mölnlycke
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Phone: +46 08-574 504 00
Address: Box 124, Sandhamn, Sandön
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Phone: +46 8 480 043 98
Address: Malmskillnadsgatan 38B, Stockholm
Italian restaurant Spesso in Stockholm serves modern Italian cuisine, also with a lot of greens and dishes following the seasons. Well-executed, playful and tasty. The venue is on the top floor and offers a great view of Stockholm. The wine list focuses mainly on Italian wine, though you can also find gems from other places. Great depth in regions like Tuscany, Piedmont and Sicily, with well-known and lesser-known producers and some vintage depth. Also, don't miss the cocktail selection, with a lot of new takes on classic cocktails.
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Phone: +46 8 586 218 30
Address: Stockholms Stadshus, Hantverkargatan 1, Stockholm
Stockholm’s beautiful City Hall is the place where the most famous dinner of them all is held every December 10: The Nobel Banquet. If you want to feel like a king or a Nobel laureate, just head to Stadshuskällaren where you can pre-order any Nobel Menu of your choice. Or enjoy an a la carte och fixed menu dinner. The wine list is classical with mature gems from Bordeaux and Burgundy.
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Phone: +46 486-219 00
Address: Stuvenäsvägen 1, Söderåkra
Located in the middle of the Småland forests and lakes, the scenery for Stufvenäs Gästgifveri is a beautiful treat. The atmosphere is relaxed, and people come for contemplation and an escape from their everyday lives. The hotel offers a wide range of different menus and a fairly big selection of wines to choose from, and also a spa and golfing possibilities. The service is formal and old-school but also friendly and warm. In Sweden, the wine list at Stufvenäs Gästgifveri is well-known, not just because of its extensive collection of wines but also due to a robbery in 2007. Back then, the win...
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Phone: +46 26 12 20 60
Address: Norra Kungsgatan 11, Gävle
Verovin is the wine bar run by rare wine expert Robert Olsson in Gävle. That is why you can sometimes find 1945 Bordeaux on the list, as well as more common modern wines by the glass. The beautiful old space also houses a nice little restaurant with wine-friendly dishes.
