At Park City’s new Hearth and Hill restaurant, you’ll encounter a beverage list with lots and lots of appeal. There are innovative seasonal cocktails along with classic ones, inspired mocktails, a terrific selection of local beers both canned and on tap, and a very well-chosen selection of red, white, sparkling and rosé wines. One wine on the Hearth and Hill … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week – All-New Conundrum
In past years, one of my favorite white wines was an unusual white blend made by renown Caymus winemaker Charlie Wagner, Sr., called Conundrum. It was very fruity, but well-balanced with gorgeous honeysuckle aromas - an exotic wine that paired well with a wide range of foods, from sushi to spicy curries and Mexican fare. But then in recent years my love affair with Conundrum … [Read more...]
Gruet Brut: A Bubbly to Help Celebrate New Year’s Eve
If you're looking for bottled bubbly to help celebrate New Year's Eve - one that won't break your budget - a very good choice is Gruet Brut, which is on sale through December here in Utah for a mere $14.99/750 ml (normally $17.99). Since Gruet Brut is a domestic sparkling wine, it's not proper to call it Champagne (which technically only comes from Champagne, France). … [Read more...]
Etude Pinot Noir
If you’re in the market for a great holiday gift for a wine lover, or just looking for an excellent red wine to serve with Christmas dinner, I’d consider Etude Pinot Noir, Grace Benoist Ranch, Carneros Estate Grown. According to Etude winemaker Jon Priest, this Etude Carneros Pinot Noir “hails from our estate vineyards tucked away in the far Northwest corner of the Carneros … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week—Brenda’s Holiday Cheer
It goes without saying that historic Log Haven restaurant in pristine Millcreek Canyon is a perfect spot for holiday celebrations. The rustic atmosphere, Chef Dave Jones’ superb cuisine, and the friendly, professional service staff make Log Haven a no-brainer for Christmas joy. One of those outstanding staffers is talented bartender Brenda Gomez. If there’s a … [Read more...]
Frescobaldi Alie Ammiraglia 2017
With holiday celebrations in mind, one of the more interesting and festive libations to come across my desk recently is Frescobaldi Alie Ammiraglia 2017 ($25). It’s a beautiful wine that can run the gamut from aperitif to accompanying holiday turkeys or hams. This rosè-colored Tuscan IGT wine is named for Alie, the fabled Italian sea nymph - a symbol of beauty and … [Read more...]
Ransom Old Tom Gin
Tad Seestedt started Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery as a labor of love in 1997, initially producing small batches of eau de vie, brandy and grappa. In 2007, he added gin, whiskey and vodka to the Ransom portfolio. While the Willamette Valley is known for its excellent wines, Seestedt is making Oregon a major name in distilled products, including his top-notch gins. If … [Read more...]
Disaronno Wears Trussardi
If you’re looking for a truly unique holiday gift for your favorite liqueur lover, here’s a great one: A limited edition bottle of Disaronno Italian liqueur, packaged in a special bottle designed by Italian fashion house Trussardi: Disaronno Wears Trussardi. The luxury fashion label and lifestyle brand, best known for its leather goods, has transformed the iconic Disaronno … [Read more...]
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!
Thursday, November 15th is the official 2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Day - the day when we celebrate the yearly release of France’s Beaujolais Nouveau wine. The arrival of the wine is noted with signs and placards that read: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé! Every year, at exactly one minute past midnight on the third Thursday in November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released to the … [Read more...]
The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn 2015
Many wine drinkers are very familiar with The Prisoner Wine Company, which produces the wildly popular red wine blend called The Prisoner - one of the best-selling wines of the past decade. Women winemakers are still, sadly, reasonably rare in the wine world. But not at The Prisoner Wine Company, where Chrissy Wittman serves as Director of Winemaking and Niki … [Read more...]
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