6 Best Utah Wineries

By VacationIdea Staff on June 6, 2022 - Updated

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Utah has several beautiful vineyards and plenty of world-class wines that are just begging to be discovered. Whether you're interested in an estate wine from a small family-run vineyard or a unique honey wine made with locally-sourced ingredients, you'll be able to find what you're looking for without any trouble at all.

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1.IG Winery & Tasting Room

Conveniently located in the heart of Cedar City, IG Winery & Tasting Room is the perfect place to stop and relax after a trip to Zion National Park or Bryce Canyon National Park. The winery boasts an excellent selection of red and white wines to try, including both single varietals and blends. The grapes are sourced from some of the country's best grape-growing regions, including the Sierra Foothills and the Napa Valley. Tasting flights are offered in the winery's cozy tasting room, and visitors are also welcome to join in on one of the winery's daily tours of its production facility.

59 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720, Phone: 435-867-9463

2.Mesa View Vineyards

Established in 2013, Mesa View Vineyards is an award-winning winery that was one of the first vineyards to begin growing grapes in the southwest part of the state. The vineyards can be found only a few minutes away from the city of St. George, and although they're located on private property, visitors are welcome to marvel at the grapevines and they beautiful scenery as they drive by. The grapes grown here are especially well known for producing smooth, full-bodied reds, and although there is no tasting room, Mesa View wines can be purchased at many local liquor stores.

180 Mesa View Ave, Leeds, UT 84746, Phone: 435-216-1340

3.Wineries Near Me: Montezuma Canyon Ranch & Vineyards

Encompassing almost 140 acres of red rock canyon land in the high desert, Montezuma Canyon Ranch & Vineyards is a family-owned farm that grows a wide range of organic crops, including wine grapes. The ranch's vineyard was first planted in the mid-1970s, and it now boasts six different types of wine grape spread out over approximately 20 acres scattered across the property. Wine production didn't start until 2007, but now hundreds of bottles of wine are made every year in a large sandstone cave that extends 50 feet deep inside a rock cliff on the property.

1035 South Montezuma Canyon Rd., Monticello, UT 84535, Phone: 435-261-3115

4.Wineries Near Me: Old Town Cellars

Created with the intention of bringing delicious and affordable wine to Park City, Utah, Old Town Cellars offers red, white, and rose wine sourced from some of the best wine-producing regions in the country. All wine is blended and bottled on-site, and tastings are offered at the bar and lounge on Main Street. Wine can also be purchased by the glass or by the bottle in the lounge; craft beers and cocktails are available as well. The bar also offers a small selection of locally-made meat and chocolate for guests to enjoy along with their beverages.

408 Main St, Park City, UT 84060, Phone: 435-649-3759

5.Utah Wineries: Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery

Found only a few miles outside of Moab, the Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery is a charming family owned and operated winery surrounded by the beauty of Utah's red rock canyon land. The winery is especially proud of its estate wines, which include Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gewurztraminer, but delicious non-estate wines are available as well, including refreshing fruit wines. Free tours of the vineyards and the wine-making facilities are available by request, and wine tastings are offered in the intimate on-site tasting room for a small fee. Hours of operation vary according to the season.

4710 Zimmerman Ln, Moab, UT 84532, Phone: 435-259-8134

6.Utah Wineries: The Hive Winery and Brandy Company

One of the most unique artisan wineries in Utah, the Hive Winery and Brandy Company specializes in honey wines and fruit wines. All the wines are made with locally sourced ingredients as much as possible, and the company prides themselves on making their wine in "micro batches" that allow them to produce dozens of different varieties of wine each year. In addition to wine, they also produce a small amount of fruit brandy. All of the company's products can be purchased at their store in Layton, and tasting flights are available in-store for a small fee.

1220 W 450 N #2, Layton, UT 84041, Phone: 801-546-1997

6 Best Utah Wineries

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Mesa View Vineyards, Photo: Mesa View Vineyards
Wineries Near Me: Montezuma Canyon Ranch & Vineyards, Photo: Montezuma Canyon Ranch & Vineyards
Wineries Near Me: Old Town Cellars, Photo: Old Town Cellars
Utah Wineries: Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery, Photo: Aerial Mike/stock.adobe.com
Utah Wineries: The Hive Winery and Brandy Company, Photo: The Hive Winery and Brandy Company
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Hotel Spotlight: Goldener Hirsch Inn

The Goldener Hirsch Inn is a renowned hotel in Park City that offers fabulous accommodations, exceptional guest services, award-winning cuisine, and spectacular surroundings. Nestled in Deer Valley surrounded by the majestic peaks of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, the family-owned, boutique hotel is set just steps from the Silver Lake Express lift and world-class ski slopes in winter, along with hiking and mountain trails in the summer.

Boasting breathtaking views of Bald Eagle Mountain, the posh hotel’s accommodations feature alpine-style décor and elegant furnishings, handcrafted wooden cabinets, private bathrooms with travertine showers and floors, and modern in-room conveniences. Some rooms have cozy fireplaces, and private balconies and suites have spacious living areas with sofas and armchairs. Facilities at the hotel include an exclusive spa and salon, an upscale restaurant and a seasonal beer garden, and a complimentary breakfast every morning.

Guest Accommodations

The Goldener Hirsch Inn features cozy and comfortable accommodations in the form of standard guest rooms and luxury suites. Bedrooms and suites have sumptuous king-size pillowtop beds with luxury linens and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, thick towels, plush bathrobes and slippers, and Aveda bath products. Suites have spacious sitting areas with comfy seating, and all accommodations have in-room conveniences such as flat screen HD televisions with DVD players, Kube clock radios, minibars and fridges, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee, hairdryers, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Lobby Bedrooms are 400-450 square feet in size and have ample sitting areas with double French doors that open onto private secluded patios with breathtaking mountains and ideally located near the outdoor hot tub. Large king-size pillowtop beds have luxury linens and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms offer walk-in showers, soaking tubs, thick towels, plush bathrobes and slippers, and Aveda bath products. In-room conveniences include flat screen HD televisions with DVD players, Kube clock radios, minibars and fridges, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee, hairdryers, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Deluxe Bedrooms are located on the second floor and offer 400-450 square feet of space with magnificent king-size pillowtop beds have luxury linens and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, thick towels, plush bathrobes and slippers, and Aveda bath products. Beautifully appointed sitting areas have comfortable seating, wood-burning fireplaces, and private balconies with spectacular panoramic views. In-room conveniences include flat screen HD televisions with DVD players, Kube clock radios, minibars and fridges, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee, hairdryers, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Luxuriously appointed Suites are decorated in a European style and feature 470-545 square feet of space on the second floor of the hotel. Suites have sumptuous king-size pillowtop beds with luxury linens and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, thick towels, plush bathrobes and slippers, and Aveda bath products. Spacious sitting areas have luxurious seating, wood-burning fireplaces, and open onto private balconies with stunning views. In-room conveniences include flat screen HD televisions with DVD players, Kube clock radios, minibars and fridges, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee, hairdryers, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet.

The hotel’s Grande Suites offer additional levels of space and luxury with uncompromising comfort and style. The 650-800 square feet suites provide sumptuous king-size pillowtop beds with luxury linens and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, soaking tubs, thick towels, plush bathrobes and slippers, and Aveda bath products. An alpine-style living room has a wood burning fireplace, plush sofas and armchairs, a fully stocked wet bar, and private balconies with panoramic views. In-room conveniences include flat screen HD televisions with DVD players, Kube clock radios, minibars and fridges, coffee makers with Starbucks coffee, hairdryers, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Dining

The Goldener Hirsch Inn’s award-winning AAA-Four Diamond restaurant serves beautiful traditional alpine and contemporary cuisine perfectly paired with a world-class selection of wines from the hotel’s extensive wine cellar in an intimate and elegant setting. The dining room boasts authentic Bavarian furnishings and a blazing hearth and exquisite views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the hotel’s world-renowned cheese fondue next to the crackling fireplace while sipping award-winning wines.

A complimentary homemade breakfast is served every morning and includes freshly brewed coffee, tea and other hot beverages, fruit juices, fresh fruit platters, yogurt, cereals, hot entrées and signature dishes, eggs, and freshly baked bread, muffins, scones and more.

Amenities and Recreation

The Goldener Hirsch Inn offers an array of amenities, facilities and guest services including an upscale restaurant that serves a complimentary breakfast every morning and dinner in the evenings, a seasonal beer garden, an exclusive spa, and salon, and a variety of concierge services, such as restaurant bookings, tour reservations, and airport transfers. The hotel is walking a short walk from the Silver Lake Express lift and world-class ski slopes in winter, along with fly-fishing, snowmobiling or hot-air ballooning. Summer pursuits range from mountain biking and hiking to bobsled rides at the Olympic Park, golf, and outdoor Utah Symphony concerts. Other activities include visiting art galleries, dining out, spa treatments, festivals, outdoor music concerts, and hot air balloon festivals.

7570 Royal Street East, Park City, UT 84060, Phone: 435-649-7770

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Hotel Spotlight: Alta Lodge

Alta Lodge is a classic ski lodge in the Alta Ski Area near Salt Lake in Utah that offers a comfortable, family-friendly ski retreat. Boasting a relaxed, intimate and informal atmosphere, Alta Lodge has cozy accommodations with beautiful mountain views, welcoming communal spaces where guests can socialize and delicious home cooked cuisine served for breakfast and dinner.

The Lodge has 57 well-appointed guest rooms ranging from ample, slope-facing corner rooms to spotless dorm rooms for budget travelers or groups of friends. Several rooms have ornate fireplaces, and private balconies with stunning views of Alta’s famous ski run, High Rustler, and none of the rooms have televisions in keeping with the traditional ski lodge atmosphere. There is, however, complimentary wireless Internet in all of the guest rooms and throughout the Lodge.

A delicious breakfast is served every morning, as well as lunch, afternoon tea and cookies and a four-course dinner in the evenings. Guests can unwind in the Sitzmark Club Bar over drinks with friends, or enjoy some of the other amenities at the Lodge, which include hot pools, two saunas and a sundeck with loungers and breathtaking views, and in-room massage services.

Alta Lodge is only 32 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport.

The Lodge has 57 well-appointed guest rooms ranging from ample, slope-facing corner rooms to clean dorm rooms for budget travelers or groups of friends. All standard guest rooms have one queen-size and one double bed in fresh linens, en-suite bathrooms with shower/bath combinations, vanities, plush towels and bathrobes, and AVEDA bath products, and boot dryers/boot heaters. Modern amenities in every room include hairdryers, in-room safes, and ski lockers.

Slope-Facing and Mountain View Large Corner Rooms feature the same amenities as standard rooms, as well as an extra twin bed or queen-size sleeper sofas for additional guests, and have magnificent Alta slope side or mountain views from floor-to-ceiling glass corner windows.

Original Lodge Rooms are cozy and intimate with two twin beds or one double bed with fresh linens, en-suite bathrooms with showers or shared bathrooms with showers, in-room vanities and medicine cabinets, plush towels and bathrobes, and AVEDA bath products, and boot dryers/boot heaters.

Dorm rooms have bunk beds in men’s or women’s dorm rooms with three or four beds with in-room sinks and shared bathrooms can be found a few steps away.

The one-of-a-kind Swiss and Tyrol Rooms feature one king or two twin beds with fresh linens and double beds in separate sleeping areas, en-suite bathrooms with shower/bath combinations, vanities, plush towels and bathrobes, and AVEDA bath products, and boot dryers/boot heaters. Modern amenities in every room include hairdryers, in-room safes, and ski lockers.

Alta Lodge serves two meals a day as part of the stay. Breakfast starts the ski day, with a choice of Alta Lodge granola, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit and juices, yogurt, sweet bread, preserves, and eggs cooked to order, and Starbucks coffee, tea. A hot buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast or pancakes, and home fries. Lunch is available and includes a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and daily specials at an additional charge and a traditional afternoon tea is served every day and includes homemade pastries, shortbread cookies, tea bread, biscotti along with fresh fruit and an excellent selection of teas. A four-course meal with three entrée choices is served each evening.

In addition to excellent skiing for all levels from beginners to advanced, Alta Lodge also features a variety of amenities to enhance guests’ stay, including a comfortable dining room where breakfast, dinner is served, a bar and lounge for aprés-ski drinks and cocktails, and afternoon tea and snacks served in the Deck Room. The lodge has hot pools, two saunas and a sundeck with loungers and breathtaking views, and offers morning yoga classes, in-room massages and complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel. A Kids’ Club for the little ones offers a ski school shuttle in the morning to transport children to and from ski lessons, as well as après ski activities and kids’ dinner. The Alta Lodge Store stocks a variety of essentials and other items such as apparel, artists’ crafts and jewelry, snacks, wine and beer, and toiletries.

The Alta Ski Area has 2,200 skiable acres, a range of ski runs for all levels, including beginner, intermediate and advanced and seven chair lifts – triples, doubles and quads.

Alta Lodge, Alta Ski Area, UT 84092-8040, Phone: 800-707-2582

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Hotel Spotlight: SkyRidge Inn

Situated a few miles from the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park, SkyRidge Inn is a charming bed and breakfast inn that offers a quintessential Utah getaway. The Inn features six well-appointed guest rooms with western-inspired décor and rustic furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, modern amenities, and furnished decks with hot tubs and beautiful park views.

A delicious hot breakfast is served in the casual dining room every morning, and other facilities at the inn include an inviting lounge, a shaded porch with outdoor seating, and a private patio with a communal hot tub and picnic table. SkyRidge Inn is ideally located for exploring the region which is packed with outdoor recreational activities and adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, and scenic drives.

Guest Accommodations

SkyRidge Inn features six well-appointed guest rooms located on the first and second floors of the Inn with large windows and spectacular mountain views. All accommodations have plush king or queen-size beds with pillow-top mattresses, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with shower/bath combinations, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries. Sitting areas have comfy armchairs, and modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, coffee makers, hairdryers, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Buffaloberry is located on the first floor of the inn and boasts beautiful views of the surrounding Juniper forests. The room features a comfy queen-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bath combination, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries. Buffaloberry has access to the back patio with communal hot tub.

Sagebrush is a spacious second-floor room with a king-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bath combination, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries.

Pinion boasts a beautiful cathedral ceiling and features a romantic four-poster queen-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries.

Tumbleweed is an L-shaped suite on the first floor with a private front porch entrance and a small back patio. The charming bedroom has a comfy king-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, a twin trundle bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bath combination, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries.

Chamisa is a spacious room on the third floor with romantic dormer windows and spectacular views of Capitol Reef and Torrey's pastoral valley. The bedroom has a super-size king-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, a twin trundle bed and a private bathroom with a shower/bath combination, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries. Modern amenities include a mini-fridge, a flat-screen television with cable channel, coffee maker, hairdryer, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Located on the second floor, Juniper has a queen-size bed with a pillow-top mattress, high-quality linens and comforters and plush pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a two-person whirlpool tub and handheld shower, fresh towels, bathrobes, and branded toiletries. This room has a private sitting deck with breathtaking views of Capitol Reef National Park and the majestic copper northern cliffs.

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is served every morning and includes freshly baked bread and pastries, seasonal fruit, cereals and yogurt, a variety of signature dishes, and freshly brewed coffee, tea, and juices.

Amenities and Recreation

SkyRidge Inn has a variety of comforts to enhance guests’ stay, including a communal lounge with leather sofas and armchairs, a casual dining room where a complimentary breakfast is served every morning, and a private porch with a hot tub where guests can relax and soak up the breathtaking views.

Local Attractions

SkyRidge Inn is ideally located for exploring the area and enjoy all the local attractions and activities, which include hiking Capitol Reef, scenic drives on Highway 12, and fishing on Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lake Mountain, or the Henry Mountains.

1012 E Highway 24, Torrey, UT 84775, Phone: 435-425-3222

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