I’ve been on a bit of an Italian wine kick lately. That’s partly because I keep coming across wonderful wine values from Italy, like this one: 2018 Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto, priced at a mere $16.99 here in Utah. Zenato Lugana is made from 100% Trebbiano grapes - one of the most widely planted wine grape varietals in the world. The grapes were harvested from Zenato’s … [Read more...]
Florensac Picpoul de Pinet: Excellent Dry White Wine from Southern France
While Bordeaux and Burgundy in France get most of the attention from wine aficionados, there are some good wines and great bargains to be found in the Languedoc-Roussillon coastal region in Southern France. Les Vignerons de Florensac (The Winemakers of Florensac) is composed of some 260 winemakers and it’s this territory - an ancient one - where one of my favorite Picpoul de … [Read more...]
Atrea Skid Rosé
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...]
Château Moulin de Canhaut Cru Bourgeois
I love the opportunities I get to sample prestigious French Grand Cru Bordeaux wines like Latour, Haut-Brion, Margaux and the like. However, those darling wines are way beyond my Bordeaux budget. So, when I’m in the mood for Bordeaux - which is often - I frequently turn to the value-priced Cru Bourgeois wines from Bordeaux. These wines typically sell for less than $40, … [Read more...]
Pago Winemaker Dinner
This coming Tuesday, August 7th at 7 PM, Pago restaurant founder/owner Scott Evans will host a very special “Pre-Harvest Wine Dinner” featuring Ruth Lewandowski Wines and Idlewild Wines. Evan Lewandowski, former beverage manager/sommelier at Pago, will be on hand to share his passion for winemaking, along with his award-winning Ruth Lewandowski wines, which have garnered … [Read more...]
Versatile and Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine: Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs
My wife and I got married on my birthday, which we celebrated earlier this week. As I wrote about for Utah Bites, we enjoyed an excellent meal at Park City’s Twisted Fern restaurant. As part of the celebration, we brought a special bottle of bubbly with us: Domaine Chandon étoile Tête de Cuvée 2008. Now, while I highly recommend this wonderful sparkling wine, it is a special … [Read more...]