OUR HISTORY
FROM 1921
TO THIS DAY
1921
THE FARM WAS FOUNDED BY ANNA AND PEDER KAPSTAD.
2001
WE ARE TAKING OVER THE FARM AS
4th generation
2004
CECILIE, BJARNE AND THE CHILDREN ARE MOVING INTO THE FARM
2018
WE ARE STARTING WINE PRODUCTION AND PLANTING 1,000 VINES — 800 OF THE SOLARIS VARIETY AND 200 RONDO
2019
WE ARE PLANTING 5,000 SOLARIS GRAPES, 100 MUSCARIS, 100 RIESLING AND 50 CHARDONNAY, AND 500 BUSHES OF HASKAP
THE HISTORY
In 1921, the family left their life on the west coast behind and set out toward a new future.
The journey led them to Grubbestad farm, where they found both work and a home to build their future upon.
The contrast was striking — from the narrow fjord valleys and steep mountains to the open, expansive landscape here at Grubbestad.
TODAYS GRUBBESTAD
Grubbestad – where tradition and the future meet in harmony.
Today, the farm stands at the beginning of a new chapter — a journey from traditional agriculture to the establishment of a modern vineyard.
This transition is not about leaving the past behind, but about carrying its legacy forward with curiosity and innovation.
The goal is to create high-quality Norwegian wine, shaped by our unique soil and by the nature that gives the farm its distinct character.
LABORATORY
At Grubbestad Farm, we offer analysis of must and wine using the Anton Paar Lyza 5000 FTIR scanner, the same technology used by leading wine laboratories in Europe. With a standard analysis, you quickly gain an overview of key parameters such as:
- Sugar content (potential alcohol)
- Acid structure (TA, pH)
- YAN (yeast assimilable nitrogen) – essential for proper yeast nutrition
- Other key values that provide a clear picture of the must’s potential
With this data in hand, you can:
- Choose the right yeast and yeast nutrients
- Predict challenges in the fermentation process
- Adjust the vinification process to ensure quality and stability
In short: Analysis gives you confidence and control. You no longer have to guess — you can make decisions based on real data.
We offer:
- Standard analysis – weekly (NOK 490 for FND members / NOK 750 for non-members)
- Express analysis – same day (NOK 1,500)
- Option for qualified interpretation of the results and further recommendations
With a more challenging year ahead, the right analysis can be the difference between a wine that succeeds — and a wine that struggles.
Get in touch today to schedule delivery of your must samples!
THE FARM SHOP
Opening hours
Åpen etter avtale, ta kontakt før du kommer
Phone:
It is also possible to purchase gift cards for future wine tastings.
LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD
House-made sparkling raspberry wine, Fagerlin — a sparkling wine made from haskap and apple, and Framboise — a sparkling blend of apple and raspberry with a label designed by local graffiti artist Kim Kolstad.
Egenprodusert haskapjuice, saft, gløgg, gele samt flotte produkter fra 3 generasjoner Rød
Sjokolade fra Fjåk
Skarrbo Special: a firm cow’s milk cheese produced at Skarrbo Farm
Cured sausages from Heldiggris in Revetal
Tronfjell dry-aged cured ham from Østerdalen
Fratepietro olive oil
Locally sourced honey from Bievennene
Books
Which Wine for What – Thea Engvik
Beautiful Vestfold by Erlend Larsen
Bottle-neck tags from the Temperance Society
Wine coolers in various sizes
Vinåpnere
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