There are wine drinkers who think that Rosè wines should only be consumed in warm weather. I am not among them. I believe that Rosè is an “anytime wine,” to be appreciated on cold snowy nights as well as under the warm sun on the patio in spring and summer. Anytime is a good time for Rosè. Either way, here is a wine you will enjoy during the last throes of summer or whenever … [Read more...]
Natural Wine Party in Salt Lake City
On Saturday, September 24th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tea Zaanti is hosting Utah’s first-ever Natural Wine Party, with all proceeds to support Wasatch Community Gardens. What is natural wine? According to the wine loving folks at Tea Zaanti, “Natural wine is more of a concept than a well-defined category with agreed-upon characteristics. In its purest form, it is wine made from … [Read more...]
“My Veneto” Wine Dinner
On Tuesday, September 27th, Veneto Ristorante Italiano owners Marco and Amy Stevanoni will host a very special and exclusive wine dinner. Here is what Marco had to say about it: “The marvelous and always intriguing region of Veneto is my native home, and where my heart will always be. We’ve put together a unique and spectacular way to travel with you through my home … [Read more...]
Drink Like a Sommelier at Laurel in The Grand America Salt Lake
Monday, August 28, 2022 is National Red Wine Day, a time when the flavors of fall are ushered in as grapes ripen and bolder wines replace some of our summer faves. Over at Laurel Brasserie & Bar in The Grand America Hotel, certified sommelier and Laurel Beverage Director Mark Moulton invites you to visit the restaurant and enjoy some of his top red wine picks to “Drink … [Read more...]
Inaugural Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival
The folks up at Deer Valley Resort invite you to sip and sample brews from more than a dozen Utah breweries at the inaugural Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival on September 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Deer Valley Resort, “This one-of-a-kind beer festival includes scenic chairlift access throughout the resort, dining, live music, plus a full slate of … [Read more...]
High West Commits $1M to Protect the West
In conjunction with the national release of Park City-based High West Distillery’s Campfire seasonal whiskey, the renowned distillery has announced its Protect the West initiative, a $1 million commitment over the next three years to protect the land and its inhabitants. According to the community-minded folks at High West, “In honor of Campfire, the first donation will … [Read more...]
New Cocktails & Brews at Log Haven
Up at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, Chef Dave Jones and his culinary team recently launched new summer menu items such as Paprika-Cured Salmon, Roasted Hen of the Wood Mushroom, Jalapeño-Queso Crab Cakes, Grilled Quail, and others. In addition to new menu items, General Manager Ian Campbell and Bar Manager Brenda Gomez have introduced some tempting new cocktails … [Read more...]
Château Pagnac Saint-Émilion 2018
Good news for fans of French Bordeaux wines. The 2018 vintage of Saint Emilion wines are turning out to be fantastic! They are quite concentrated and deeply colored, with a beautiful texture and robust flavor, well-balanced and fresh. Wine expert James Suckling called Bordeaux 2018 “a vintage of superlatives.” A good (and inexpensive) example is Château Pagnac … [Read more...]
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
— With the heatwave we’ve all been enduring, wouldn’t a nicely chilled glass of wine perk up your afternoon or evening? If so, I have an excellent one to recommend: Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio ($28.04). I know what you’re thinking. Italian Pinot Grigio is a flimsy little summer cottage of a wine. And yes, that is all too often true. A lot of Pinot Grigio can be pretty … [Read more...]
St. Regis Summer Cocktail Menu
Up in beautiful Deer Valley, the luxurious St. Regis has launched a new Summer Cocktail Menu, featuring drinks that put local ingredients and libations to good use. According to the folks at The St. Regis Deer Valley, “Summer Cocktails can be enjoyed on The St. Regis Deer Valley’s Mountain Terrace with its stunning Garden of Fire and at all dining venues including RIME, the … [Read more...]