Stockholm’s fine dining scene has exploded over the last decade: Restaurants like Volt, F12, and Mathias Dahlgren offer spectacular New Nordic fare with the wine lists to match, and a particular emphasis on vins naturels.But it’s been tricky to get a decent glass in the city without a multi-course tasting menu on the side—chilly Scandinavia is, of course, not a grape-producing region with the wine drinking culture of its Euro cousins, and all bars in Sweden are obliged to serve food, which has meant that wine has rarely been the focus.That’s what makes Gaston, which opened in Stockholm’s medieval old town a couple of months ago, so exciting. A sister to the excellent Frantzèn restaurant across the street, Gaston has a quintessentially Scandinavian look: Slatted wooden walls, a marble-topped, bronze-backed bar, Iitalia candlesticks; about 400 wines by small producers in France, Germany, Austria, Italy and California, and a chilled, friendly vibe that makes it the perfect place to wait, and wait, for sunset (around 10 p.m. at this time of year).

Sommeliers Johan Agrell, whose last gig was at the legendary Fäviken Magnisset restaurant, seven hours north of Stockholm, and Fredrik Lundberg, who oversaw Sweden’s largest wine cellar at PM & Vänner, wander the bar asking guests what they like and pour accordingly. My favorite was a glass of 2011 Maggiorina, from Boca, Italy, made with grapes from trailing vines. And while the food is not the main event here, gastro pub grub like fish and chips looked tasty (the bar shares a menu with the new Flying Elk restaurant, next door).Gaston closes at 1 a.m.—then, make your way to the terrace dance party at F12, where you’ll see the sun rise again, at around 3.30 a.m.Recommended for YouTravel InspirationThe 50 Most Beautiful Places in Europe A pocket-sized country with 26 cantons (or small territories) spread over just 41,000km2, Switzerland is a rich and diverse destination with a great deal to offer. Right in the heart of Europe, it feeds off its proximity to bigger countries such as France, Italy and Germany, whose

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Discover the very best of each Pullman destination Basel epitomises Swiss discretion. The country’s third biggest city only shrugs off its visible reserve once a year, during the prestigious Art Basel. All Pullman hotels in Switzerland Our unique collection of hotels inspired by French art de vivre Hôtel Pullman Basel Europe 10:00 am – 01:00 am 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Dear guests, we are closed on May 1st. We thank you for your understanding. T: +41 61 690 93 11 Groups as of 12 guests T: +41 61 690 93 00 10:00 am – a freshly brewed coffee with a croissant, served by a cordoally breakfast lady who knows her guests and how to spoil them. The dish of the day around lunchtime from the brasserie next door – the Tatar au Frites or even a club sandwich and a Cjampagne in the afternoon, a glass of local Riesling or a fresh beer from the tap. The day at the Volkshaus bar, which has been styled by Herzog & de Meuron, begins early and has many exquisite meals and snacks on offer all day long.

Immerse yourself in the classic bar atmosphere with music towards the evening and a wide range of cocktails prepared individually by our chef de bar Steve Angeli. In short, the bar is a lively meeting place for any time and any occasion.(menus are subject to change) bubbles . . . . . . pierre sparr brut reserve jansz premium cuveewhite . . . . . . marramiero trebbianorose . . . . . . terre rouge ‘vin gris d’amador’light red . . . . . . 13montalbera grignolino d’asti “grigne” p’tit paysanmixed flight . . . . . . 8 ½ tinto velasco rouge-bleubig red . . . . . . le colture, brut fagher valdobbiadene prosecco superiore . . . . . . inviting softness perfumes richer hints of apple, pear and white flowers and often with and pleasing hint of peach and bread, combined with a beautiful and lovely taste.pierre sparr cemant brut reserve . . . . . . the nose offers aromas of galia melon, sweet woodruff, and dried mango, with minerals and hints of nuts.

the soft mousseux leaves a pleasant feeling on the palate, accompanied by a racy, powerful body and crisp lemony acidity that brings freshness to this crémantjansz premium cuvee . . . . . . honeysuckle and citrus scents are immediately apparent with slight aromas of nougat, roasted nuts, and a sniff of strawberry from the pinot noir. delicate fruits and creaminess wash through the mouth leaving a lingering finish of citrus and nougatred car rose . . . . . . light shade of pale melon-pink with an aromatic profile of tangerine oil, pink grape fruit, and bing cherriesterre rouge ‘vin gris d’amador . . . . . . subtle cinnamon/nutmeg spiciness with tasty persimmon, watermelon, and white peach fruit characteristics. It is absolutely dry with a delicious creamy nuance and a crisp bitebayle carreau . . . . . . perfect for the patio with intense notes of strawberriesmascaro, cava brut rose rubor aurorae (NV) . . . . . . bright notes of raspberry and strawberry with a dry finish

la cappuccina pinot grigio . . . . . . delicate and whimsical with hints of orange blossom and peachdomaine sigalas santorini . . . . . . 17assyrtiko aegean islands, greece bright and fresh citrus with mediterranean influences of salinity and mineralityfrançois le saint ‘silex’ sancerre . . . . . . notes of lemon pith and chalky mineral on the nose. palate is lifted and vibrant with deep lemon, stones and flint. this is not a powerhouse sancerreant moore estate . . . . . . 11sauvignon blanc, new zealand this selection is clear and beautiful. the nose is full and fruity with the juicy ripeness of passion fruit and a touch of citrus. the pallet has luscious fruit flavors of apricots, lemon,s and tropical fruitmarramiero trebbiano d’abruzzo . . . . . . a persistent, fruity and intense fragrance; vigorous, equilibrate, harmonious flavor reminding of ripe fruitcamille braun auxerrois . . . . . . on the nose scents of peach, pear, and hints of passionfruit with a lingering dry finishkeller riesling trocken . . . . . .

enjoy classic aromas of petrol, green apple, apricot, and pale grapefruit. on the palate there is an excellent focus of pear and apples with a long complex finishmax ferdinand richter mülheimer sonnenlay . . . . . . 16riesling spätlese mosel, germany candy in a glass. elements of honey, citrus minerality on the palate with a late harvest finishpierre sparr gewürztraminer selection . . . . . . opens slowly with notes of rosewood and licorice. the juicy sweetness and delicate acidity on the palate becomes more pronounced with maturity, full, mineral texture followed by a subtly spicy, crisp, and lingering finishdomaine louis moreau, château de biéville chablis . . . . . . subtle floral notes on the nose, unoaked crisp finish with hints of green apple, lemon, and peachtalley vineyards ’estate’ . . . . . . 15chardonnay, arroyo grande, ca on the nose, vibrant aromas of pear and stone fruit are followed by a hint of subtle toasted oak. the finish is soft and plush with delicate acidicchâteau peybonhomme-les-tours . . . . . .

sauvignon blanc and semillon blended in equal parts and fermented in stainless steel Vibrating with 2014's stony freshness, it's a racy white wine with mouth-watering lemon zest, green apple and pear, fresh herbs and some white floral notesmassone, gavi vigneto masera . . . . . . ripe, rich fruit provides perfect balance to the vibrant acidity of the single-varietal. a wine with both weight and crispness, along with the intense aromas of lime, pear, apple and exotic fruit bodegas finca la estacada . . . . . . 128 ½ tinto velasco castilla-la mancha, spain aromas of coffee, blackberry and chocolate lead to a full bodied wine with a dark fruit and good acidity that finish in toasted notes of dark fruitdomaine rouge-bleu “dentelle” . . . . . . 15cotes du rhone, france hints of summer berries, sweet spice, cassis. finishes with delicate aromas of black currant, cherry, wild blackberry, and nutmeg complemented by gentle tanninscolterenzio lagrein . . . . . . 13sudtirol alto adige, italy

very dark garnet in color with an aroma of violets, black woodland berry fruits (blackberry) with hints of dark chocolate; mouth-filling and spicy on the palate with ripe, velvety tannins and a long long finishdominio basconcillos ‘seis’ tempranillo . . . . . . 13ribera del duero, spain made of 100% tempranillo, it has dark cherry fruit surrounded by hints of cocoa, vanilla and baking spices . rich and velvety on the tongue and complemented by hints of clay with a smooth finishbasel cellars claret . . . . . . 15walla walla valley, washington this english named bordeaux-style red blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot. it is full-bodied, ripe, and delicious with flavors of blackberries, black cherry , and plumsle monde cabernet franc . . . . . . aromas are of raspberry and cassis with peppery undertones, on the palate you will find blueberry and raspberry fruit with notes of coffee and cocoa; medium tannins and a lingering finishIan brand wines . . . . . .

17le p’tit pape california notes of raspberries, chalk dust, and licorice. dense red plum and black cherries on the palate. finishes with firm and slightly rustic tannins, hints of licorice and red fruitpircas negras malbec . . . . . . on the nose, scents of plum, blackberry, and spice. Expressions of dark fruit and cherry with subtle elements of vanilla, baking spice, and fresh herbsalexana ‘red label’ pinot noir . . . . . . on the nose you will enjoy notes of caramel, mocha , strawberry and nutmeg while a rich and ripe mouthfeel will finish with nice round tannins pietro beconcini chianti . . . . . . the palate delivers black cherry accented with black pepper, and espresso with tightly woven and tannic yet with a smooth, dry finishrocca di castagnoli chianti classico . . . . . . preserved cherries with light balsamic notes, bright and impressive palate and a long standing, slightly salty finishmontalbera grignolino d’asti gringe . . . . . . clear, ruby ​​red in color with orange reflections - the nose expresses the delicate beauty of grignolino through floral and fruity tones of maraschino cherries and undergrowth, enhanced by a slight touch of oriental spices.

the taste is dry, fresh, and defined, characterized by light tannins and a persistent finishsharecroppers merlot . . . . . . black plum, pluets and tobacco on the nose. Blackberries and plum with firm tannins on the finish. this is definitely a wine for foodsattler zweigelt burgenland, . . . . . . this wine is dense and juicy with a purple color and has hints of strawberries and fresh herbs on the nose. It exhibits ripe fruit on the palate, reminiscent of plum with pleasant acidity and pepperl’oliveto pinot noir . . . . . . 18russian river valley, california notes of raspberries and plums, with some cinnamon spice and black tea. Lush and silky in texturebench cabernet sauvignon, . . . . . . bright cherry and blackberry aromatics, rousing the palate with a pronounced core of chewy, lustrous black currants, seductive spice and cedar notes, all integrated by firm acidity and seriously mouth-watering tanninsdeltetto barbera d’alba brame . . . . . . bright red fruit on the nose with a hint of cranberry a tart mineral finishthurston wolfe zinfandel, petite syrah, lemberger . . . . . .