September 18, 2025 (Stockholm, Sweden) — Star Wine List is proud to present its inaugural Inspiration Day, an event in Stockholm featuring world-renowned wine writer Jancis Robinson. Sweden’s first Master Sommelier Andreas Rosendal will also teach the art of blind tasting.
Star Wine List, often referred to as the Michelin guide for wine, has designed an inspiring day to gather the Swedish wine community for the chance to learn, taste, and network.
The event will be held in Stockholm on 10 November 2025, offering sommeliers, trade professionals, wine students and wine lovers the opportunity to sample incredible wines and learn from some of the most knowledgeable people in the wine industry today.
Jancis Robinson MW, one of the world’s foremost wine writers is this year celebrating 50 years in wine, and will share her story and thoughts about the wine world on stage.
“I’m very much looking forward to catching up with Stockholm and the Swedish wine scene after all these years,” Jancis says.
“When we started planning our first Inspiration Day, we created a list of some of the most inspiring names in the world of wine.” says Krister Bengtsson, Founder and Publisher of Star Wine List. “Jancis Robinson was the first name on that list and we are thrilled that she will join us in Stockholm.”
The Inspiration Day will be held with two parallel tracks. One part is the continuous walk around tasting where you can taste great wines, network and catch up with friends. The other is the inspiring line up of people on stage.
“We can’t wait to share this day with sommeliers, trade, restaurant students and wine lovers in Sweden,” says Krister Bengtsson.
Event highlights
Jancis Robinson – 50 years in wine
Jancis Robinson – one of the wine industry’s most influential voices – will be interviewed on stage. Celebrating 50 years as a wine writer and 25 years of her website, JancisRobinson.com, she will discuss her remarkable career, her perspective on the modern wine world, and her predictions for the future.
How to taste blind like a Master Sommelier, with Andreas Rosendal MS
Meet Sweden’s first Master Sommelier Andreas Rosendal, one of only 293 Master Sommeliers in the world. Join this masterclass and listen to Andreas’ journey to becoming a Master Sommelier, why you should pursue the title, and what he had to learn to finally pass the blind tasting portion of the exam. Attendees will blind taste two whites and two reds from classic regions, and gain an insight into how to approach, assess and reach a correct conclusion.
How to build an award-winning wine list
Discover the secrets behind creating an acclaimed wine program in a panel discussion (in English) with three winners from the 2025 Star Wine List of the Year awards. Panelists include Rubén Sanz Ramiro of PM & Vänner in Växjö, Alexandra Karosis from Stockholm Stadshotell, and Anton Hansson of Stockholm’s Bar Nacka. They will discuss their diverse approaches, the trends they see right now and how they develop their programs heading into 2026.
Inspiring wines
Top wines will be poured, including from: Familia Torres, Austrian Wine, Dreissigacker and Premium Estates of Austria. More producers to be announced soon.
When: Monday 10 November, 1-6pm
Where: Skyddsrummet, Söder Mälarstrand 25B, Stockholm
Full program: https://starwinelist.com/wine-event/inspiration-day-stockholm
Tickets will be available in September. The tickets are limited, non-transferable, and will be first released through Star Wine List’s newsletter.
About Star Wine List
Star Wine List is the award-winning guide to great wine bars and wine restaurants around the world. It is available as an app and at starwinelist.com. It was launched in Stockholm (Sweden) in 2017, and is now live in more than 45 countries. All venues are selected by top wine professionals. Star Wine List of the Year is an international competition celebrating the wonderful wine lists of the world and the dedicated sommelier teams who create them. Since its inception in 2018, this global tour has evolved to cover numerous territories, hosting events that recognise excellence in the wine and hospitality industries.
