When Salt Lake City’s Epic Brewing Company opened in 2009, Pfeifferhorn Lager was one of the first beers brewed there and has been a longtime friend to lager lovers ever since. According to the folks at Epic, “Although it's gone through a few makeovers in its time, none have ever been as monumental as this. Good ol' Pfeif - inspired by the triangular-shaped peak in the Wasatch … [Read more...]
Park City Wine Festival 2021
After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the most enjoyable annual events is returning this fall: The Park City Wine Festival, which will be held Sept. 30 through October 3. In addition to wine, spirits and beer tastings, The Park City Wine Festival offers attendees an array of beverage paired dinners, lunches and seminars which were unveiled this … [Read more...]
Park City Savor the Cocktail Contest
Online voting is now open for folks to vote on their favorite summer sippers at the annual Park City Savor the Cocktail contest. Through August 31st, locals and visitors are invited to imbibe original cocktails from as many participating restaurants as possible and cast their votes online for their favorites. Thirteen bars and restaurants are competing in this year’s … [Read more...]
A Summer Sicilian Rosato
Raphael - derived from Archangel St. Raphael - is known as “the patron saint of travelers and happy meetings” and if you are looking for an inexpensive, refreshing wine to drink during your summer travels or to share during a happy meeting, this one is for you: Poggio Anima Raphael Rosato (MSRP $15). Rosato is Italian Rosé and this unique Italian Rosato from Sicily is terrific, … [Read more...]
Pints for Pups in Ogden Utah
The brainchild of Ogden River Brewing Company head brewer, Pat Winslow, Pints for Pups is a pet adoption and fundraiser event that will take place at Ogden River Brewing Company on Saturday, July 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ogden River Brewing Company and Ogden City Department of Animal Services have teamed up with the Weber County Animal Services to host Pints for Pups. … [Read more...]
Unshackled Rosé
You are likely familiar with one of the best-selling California red wines on the market, The Prisoner, created by The Prisoner Wine Company. But The Prisoner Wine Company—named for the iconic wine originally made by founding winemaker Dave Phinney—makes much more than just The Prisoner red wine. The Prisoner Wine Company recently launched a line of wines where, apparently, … [Read more...]
A Father’s Day Cabernet
Through the years, one of my favorite California Cabernet Sauvignon producers has been Mount Veeder Winery. I still remember the first vintage I enjoyed, which was the 1990 vintage and it was outstanding. With Father’s Day in mind, why not give a Cabernet-loving dad the gift of Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a wine that wine expert James Suckling awarded 95 points … [Read more...]
Log Haven Summer Cocktails
I can’t really imagine a better place to sip a refreshing cocktail than out on the sun-drenched patio at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, surrounded by streams, waterfalls, geese, and stunning mountain views. In conjunction with Beehive Distilling’s Beehive Organic Vodka Cocktail Contest, Log Haven’s bartender Brenda Gomez created a special cocktail - … [Read more...]
Annual Park City Cocktail Contest
This past Tuesday, June 1st, kicked off the annual Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Savor the Cocktail contest. You might recall that I shared the sad news a few weeks ago that the annual Savor the Summit gourmet dining event was cancelled this summer due to COVID-19 concerns. However, through August 31st, locals and visitors are invited to imbibe original … [Read more...]
An Outstanding Under-$20 Pinot Noir
Earlier this week I got to attend my first group wine tasting in nearly a year and a half. Thanks to the pandemic, wine tastings - like most other social events - were as rare as a decent under-$20 Pinot Noir. Thankfully, at this tasting, I discovered a Pinot Noir that sells for well under 20 bucks and is truly outstanding. The tasting was hosted by Utah’s Libation, Inc. … [Read more...]