Sips
Best Wines of 2022
With 2022 in the rearview mirror, I am looking back on the wines that I enjoyed during the year – my top ten favorites from around the world, ranging from…
Log Haven Swan Song 2020
Swan Song 2020 comes from Santa Barbara County and is a gorgeous red wine blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet France, and 3% Petit Verdot.
Festive Holiday Cocktails from Utah’s Local Distilleries
Here are two recipes for holiday cocktails crafted using spirits from Utah’s local distilleries, New World and Waterpocket Distillery.
Giesen 0% Alcohol Wines
Giesen 0% offers a range of five different award-winning zero-alcohol wines: Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Premium Red.
Daou Bodyguard Red Blend
Any red wine lover would be thrilled to find Bodyguard under the tree on Christmas morning.
Two New Brews From SaltFire Brewing, Salt Lake City
SaltFire recently launched two very special barrel-aged beers that are currently available in the SaltFire bottle shop.
Argentina Wine Dinner at Stanza
On Wednesday, November 30th, Stanza Executive Chef Paul Cafaro will team up with Javier Zunga & Piattelli Vineyards to host “A Taste of Argentina” wine dinner at Stanza Italian Bistro,…
Camino Alto Tempranillo
Having recently returned from vacationing in Portugal and Spain, I’ve been revisiting some of the great wines my wife and I enjoyed there, most of which were sinfully inexpensive. One…
Rapido Red Sangiovese
So I am happy this week to introduce you to a fun, inexpensive red wine from Italy called Rapido Red. It sells here in Utah for a mere $11.99.
Conceito Legítimo Red Wine
Conceito Legítimo Vinho Tinto 2019 is a good example of the affordable, well-made wines I tasted in Portugal, selling in this country for around $11.
An Awesome Argentine Bonarda Bargain
This Bonarda is a fairly light, easy-drinking (think: poor man’s Merlot) wine with dark fruit flavors on the tongue and notes of cinnamon and chocolate – a very quaffable red…
Wine Clubs Come to Utah!
Many wine lovers in Utah have been frustrated for years not being allowed to participate in wine clubs. Well, rejoice. For the first time, Utah wine lovers can enjoy boutique…
Champagne Takes Center Stage at Blue Sky
The Lodge at Blue Sky luxury resort in Wanship is hosting some blockbuster Champagne-themed events this weekend as part of their Moët Hennessy dine and drink series.
Best of Park City Wine Festival 2022
Last week’s Park City Wine Festival was chock full of great wines, spirits, ciders, beers, and more. One of my favorite stops during the Fest was to sample great wines…
Weingut Messmer Pinot Noir at Weller’s Bistro
We enjoyed Weingut Messmer Pinot Noir Rotwein Trocken at Weller’s Bistro. It is on the lighter side, very well-balanced, and very ripe.
Tenuta Sant’Antonio Wine Dinner at BTG in Salt Lake City
BTG Wine Bar in Salt Lake will host a special wine pairing dinner featuring the wines of Tenuta Sant’Antonio, an excellent winery based in Veneto, Italy.