More important than any award, however, is the recognition we receive from fellow wine lovers and professionals who see Skigaarden as something truly unique, a place high in the remote mountains of Hemsedal where wine culture and alpine life meet in harmony.
From those first accolades to today, our collection has grown from 280 different Champagne references in 2019 to 1,432 today, amounting to approximately 40,000 bottles of Champagne alone. The oldest vintage Champagne in our cellar dates back to 1943, a Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé, a piece of living history preserved beneath the snow.
As Oscar Wilde once said, “Only the unimaginative can fail to find a reason for drinking Champagne.”
THE SELECTION
Skigaarden’s wine program is built on authenticity and dedication. Our focus lies with the classic regions of Champagne, Burgundy, Mosel and Piedmont, areas that inspire us for their diversity, precision and sense of place.
Our cellar features a wide range of renowned producers, including Vega Sicilia, Roederer Cristal, Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Ulysse Collin, André Beaufort, Egly-Ouriet, Cédric Bouchard, Salon, Drouhin-Laroze, DRC, Barthod, Rousseau, Leflaive, Mugnier, Vogüé, Grivot, Raveneau, Dauvissat, Egon Müller, Josef Milz, Col d’Orcia, Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello and others.
We aim to balance the great classics with visionary new producers. Each decade brings its own exceptional vintages, and our mission is to offer a wide representation across styles, terroirs and generations.
HOW TO CHOOSE WINE
There are two main ways to explore wine at Skigaarden.
First, through our curated wine menus, created specifically for each of our restaurants. Every space has its own tailored selection, designed to match the concept and style of the food menus. The wines in these menus range from around 650 to 2,000 NOK per bottle.
Second, through our complete wine list, which features all wines stored in our cellar. Each year we publish an updated version, available on this page for consultation. At present, the cellar holds around 100,000 bottles, representing more than 5,000 different references.
For advance reservations or to finalise details, please contact our team at sommelier@skigaarden.no
WINE TASTING
The Skigaarden Wine Cellar is one of a kind, private, atmospheric and hidden within the mountain itself. It is a place dedicated to the true wine enthusiast, where every detail reflects exclusivity and respect for the craft.
For reservations or further information, please contact sommelier@skigaarden.no
OUR OWN IMPORT
Our passion for wine led to the creation of Skigaarden’s own import company, allowing us to bring wines directly from family-owned producers across Europe’s great terroirs. The philosophy remains the same that drives our wine list: authenticity, precision and respect for origin.
For more information, please contact sommelier@skigaarden.no