Terroir
“Wine begins in the soil, not on the label.”
Sommelier · Wine Director
Wine is not justin the glass.
It's in the hands that tend, the soil that gives, the moment that shares.
F&B Manager, Skjolden Hotel · Sommelier & Wine Director
Skjolden, Sognefjorden.
About Pål
From Sogn to London. And back.
Pål Gøran Stolt-Larsen Pettersen has spent his entire career at the intersection of people and wine.
From the cool cellars of Noma in Copenhagen and the iconic rooms of Sketch in London, to Tango in Stavanger and his own Tempo Vinbar in Sandnes — Pål has built a career few Norwegian sommeliers can match.
“He finds exactly the bottle that makes the evening unforgettable.”
Now he's back where it all began: Skjolden Hotel by the Sognefjord. A deliberate return — not as a retreat home, but as a choice to bring everything he has learned back to a place that deserves it.
He's not the kind who impresses you with names you can't pronounce. He's the kind who finds exactly the bottle that makes the evening unforgettable.
Certifications
- — Certified Waiter (Fagbrev)
- — Wine Director, Kulinarisk Akademi
- — WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Career
A journey through the world's wine stages.
- Now
Skjolden Hotel
F&B Manager
Skjolden, Inner Sogn · 2026–present
A full circle. Back to the fjord — now responsible for the entire food and beverage experience.
Tempo Vinbar
Co-owner & Sommelier
Sandnes · 2022–2026
Founded his own wine bar from the ground up. The ambition: turn Sandnes into a wine city.
Tango Bar & Kjøkken
Restaurant Manager & Sommelier
Stavanger · ~10 years
Stavanger's most prestigious fine dining. Quoted in VinePair among the world's leading sommeliers.
- Prestisje
Sketch
Sommelier
London, United Kingdom
One of London's most iconic Michelin restaurant complexes. This is where the international perspective was born.
- Prestisje
Noma
Sommelier
Copenhagen, Denmark
The world's most acclaimed restaurant. Shaped his understanding of produce, terroir and precision.
Skjolden Hotel
Early career
Skjolden, Inner Sogn
Where it all began — by the Sognefjord, far from the noise.
TERROIR · PRÉCISION · ÉLÉGANCE ·
Wine Philosophy
Terroir. Precision. Elegance.
Precision
“The right glass at the right moment requires knowledge — and instinct.”
Accessibility
“Good wine shouldn't be intimidating. It should be a door in.”
My cup of tea
01France · Côte d'Or
Burgundy
“Where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reach their zenith.”
No region speaks the language of terroir louder than Burgundy. From the sharp limestone of Chablis to the grand cru vineyards of the Côte d'Or, every village carries its own signature. For Pål, Burgundy is the place where wine isn't about the grape — it's about the soil the grape grew in. The only region in the world where two vineyards 200 metres apart can taste like two different worlds.
Key grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Meursault
- Chablis
Services
What Pål can do for you.
Wine Courses
Tailored wine courses for companies and individuals — from beginner to advanced.
Talks & Lectures
Sought-after speaker on wine, food and culture — with stories from the world's finest restaurants.
Private Wine Events
Exclusive wine experiences tailored to your occasion. From intimate dinners to larger gatherings.
Wine Consulting
Wine list curation, procurement and profiling for restaurants ready to level up.
Private Sommelier Service
Professional sommelier service for private and exclusive events.
“In Stavanger, we are more classic. Champagne, red and white Burgundy, and German Riesling are all popular. Right now, the things I find most interesting are South African whites and reds, and Austrian Pinot Noir.”
Pål Gøran Stolt-Larsen Pettersen
Read the article on VinePair
Skjolden Hotel
Where the fjord ends and the road begins.
Skjolden is not a place you end up. It's a place you choose.
As F&B Manager at Skjolden Hotel, Pål is responsible for the entire food and beverage experience by the fjord. From the wine list to hospitality — a role that gathers everything he has learned.
Tempo Vinbar, 2022–2026
A chapter to be proud of.
From 2022 to 2026, Pål built Tempo Vinbar in Sandnes from nothing — a wine bar that elevated the city's entire wine scene. Some chapters aren't endings. They're proof.
Contact
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