![]() It makes for the perfect easy drinker on a sunny afternoon after a bike ride or a ski tour. Start with a steaming cup of chai, but as the time ticks on, switch to a glass of Forlorn Hope’s Queen of the Sierra, one of my favorite light, bright organic red wines from California. Part tea shop, part wine bar? Weird combination, sure-but it works. ![]() Pro tip: Current launched an IGTV series called Sunday Somm, where Current’s sommelier walks followers through different wines and how he’s chosen them for their menu. ![]() Each bottle is also made to pair with seafood, so you won’t go wrong with drinking a glass of Slovenian orange wine while you suck down an oyster. With a super creative list of bottles and glasses from all over the world, you won’t be bored tasting through all the different options. I know, I know, this place isn’t necessarily a “wine bar” either, but it certainly has a bar and their wine list is cool and full of weird options, so I dig it. Part wine bar and part Italian bistro, their extensive wine list pairs perfectly with their Cannelloni Al Fungi (ricotta, black trumpet and oyster mushrooms, roasted Brussels sprouts, Duroc bacon, black garlic breadcrumbs, sunchokes, white truffle-fontina cream sauce) or now that we’re cruising towards summer, the Linguine All’Aragosta e Garberetto (lobster, gulf shrimp, baby heirloom tomato, white wine butter, herb oil, red pepper flakes). Generally stray toward a Pinot Grigio? Taste a Gavi. Usually drink a Pinot Noir? Try a Barbera. Italian wine is delicious across the board, and the price is generally quite a bit lower than a wine of a similar quality from the U.S. Ask the sommelier what to order here, and be sure to try something you’ve never heard of. Most of the wines are biodynamic or sustainable, and they all pair perfectly with their incredible farm-to-table food. The spot has even scored awards for it, being named as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants in 2019 from Wine Enthusiast. Plus there’s a bar you can sit at, so it counts in my mind. Pago doesn’t classify itself as a wine bar, but it has one of the best wine lists I’ve seen in the state. Plus, these guys are big skiers-their tag line is “the official wine of après”-so know you’re supporting local AND the ski industry at the same time. Try the classic Townie Rose when visiting Park City this summer, or get more adventurous and taste some of their small batch wines like their Perpetual Reserve Pinot Noir or Elusive Chardonnay. OTC blends all their own wine with grapes purchased from locations around the world, and the bottles are good. Walk down a short set of stairs, and you’ll be transported from the bustling Main Street into a gorgeous basement wine cellar we all wish was in our home. I’ve written about Old Town Cellars before, but I can’t write a wine bar piece without calling out this charming little spot in Old Town Park City. ![]() Plus, the food hails from the delicious Caffe Molise, which means you could stick to a classic charcuterie board, or send it into a full Italian meal while sipping. The sommelier, Louis Koppel, is often on the floor and can help you make any and all selections. Whether you want to taste a rare vintage Rioja or just sip on an easy Cava, you’re in luck-there’s something for everyone here. Step into the dark-wooded restaurant with wine glass chandeliers to taste wine by the glass (BTG = By The Glass), in wine flights or order in full bottles. Ask about a wine bar in Salt Lake, and the first place a resident will point you toward is BTG Wine Bar. ![]()
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