Wine enthusiasts will find a diverse selection of new vintages and releases to explore this month, as detailed in a new report from VG’s wine expert, Sara Døscher. The focus includes wines from Germany’s Baden region, Hungary’s Tokaj, Canada, France’s Rhône and Burgundy, and South Africa, offering something for a range of palates and preferences. Døscher’s selections, published January 14, 2026, highlight both established favorites and emerging regions within the wine world.
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A new selection of wines has arrived, and with it, a wealth of new options for consumers. Here are six bottles worth exploring.
Wine enthusiasts have a fresh selection to explore as new releases arrive in stores and become available for order. The latest offerings include both first-time launches and updated vintages of existing favorites, providing a diverse range of choices for consumers.
This month’s focus for the retailer is on wines from Baden in Germany, Hungary’s Tokaj region, Canada, France’s Rhône and Burgundy areas, and South African Pinotage.
Among the selections, two wines stood out from the Baden region, currently considered one of Germany’s most exciting wine areas.
Two French reds, one from the Rhône and another from Burgundy, also proved particularly appealing. Portugal continues to be well-represented, and Spain surprised with a remarkably affordable offering crafted by a Danish winemaker.
A forthcoming article will highlight several outstanding new wines from Portugal, which are sure to be of interest. Additional selections from Bordeaux and emerging regions in Spain are also on the horizon.
NOTE: All reviewed wines can be found at vg.no/vin.
