Reed NewsReed News

Wine fair in Luleå draws smaller crowd, features bottles from 1982 to 2025

Arts & entertainmentArts
Wine fair in Luleå draws smaller crowd, features bottles from 1982 to 2025
Key Points
  • A wine fair in Luleå featured about 100 wines, with bottles from 1982 to 2025.
  • Attendance was about 50-60 people, down from around 150 at previous fairs.
  • Organizer Erik Grödahl says interest in wine quality and education is growing.

According to major media, about 50-60 people attended this time, while at previous wine fairs, attendance has been around 150 people. The reason for the lower turnout has not been determined. The fair featured bottles ranging from a 1982 vintage to a 2025 vintage, though the specific wines presented were not detailed.

Erik Grödahl says he sees greater interest in quality today compared to earlier, and he adds that more and more people want to learn about wine. Among the attendees, Patrik Degerman and Martina Jonsson had fun and have been to wine tastings before. " He also noted, "You have so many wines you can try and the knowledge is with Erik, so it's fun to be able to ask and make comparisons.

It's like speed-dating, but with wine.

Patrik Degerman, Visitor at the wine fair

" The exact dates of the previous wine fairs remain unknown.

You have so many wines you can try and the knowledge is with Erik, so it's fun to be able to ask and make comparisons. His knowledge is invaluable in this.

Patrik Degerman, Visitor at the wine fair
Location
Sourced
Norrländska SocialdemokratenKuriren
2 publications
View transparency reportReport inaccuracy