Wine and Geology 2025

Welcome to Wine and Geology 2025, Thursday 13 Nov in Clarion Hotel!

This year's theme for wine and geology is wines from volcanic soil.
Tom Helge Sørensen from Ostehuset will be our wine presenter for the evening.
Wine and Geology 2025

When: Thursday 13 November, doors open at 18:30

Where: Clarion Hotel, Stavanger

Price: nok 795 for members, nok 1495 for non-members.

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Tom Helge Sørensen from Ostehuset will be presenting the evening’s wine selection. The chefs at Clarion Hotel will serve a delicious 3-course menu accompanying the wines and there will also be a special musical performance during the evening. This year's theme for wine and geology is wines from volcanic soil.

This is a debatable topic that every wine enthusiast has an opinion on. Can we distinguish wine taste from different volcanic terroirs? How do we experience this? Is it something we imagine?

Soils are divided into a number of different categories. There is great variation, even within small areas. By identifying the soil, we gain knowledge about the properties and productivity of the soil. Can wine taste like volcanic soil? From cold or freshly poured lava to the vine's quest for nourishment and liquid, to the winemaker's meticulous work to bring out the small soil differences.

The soil can be layered with sand or clay. Where do we find the ash? Does the winemaker bring out the volcanic character from the terroir or the ash layer? How do we perceive it? The taste can be perceived as salty and mineral. Salt can come from the surrounding sea when the wind whips over the vines. The wines can also be perceived as fruity, full-bodied and have a touch of smoke.

In any case, vines grow in volcanic terroir.

The volcanoes are located on several islands, in areas with mountains that contain soil that is several hundred thousand years old. The volcanic soil has many positive aspects for growth. It is rich in minerals, provides good drainage and contains sulfur and CO2. The grapes are often grown in higher areas around 1000 meters above sea level. And can be made in an untraditional and natural way. They will also differ in relation to altitude, soil and climate. What can you expect from these wines?

The taste can be perceived as salty and mineral. Local grapes of course also give varying flavors, qualities, styles and taste profiles. In the end, the producer puts his mark on the final product.

This evening, Tom Helge Sørensen will highlight wines from different parts of the wine world where volcanic soil has left a more or less mark on the wine.

Welcome and enjoy an evening with good food and wine, good talks and great entertainment!!