Wasatch Back’s wine scene wins big at Wine Spectator awards

Courchevel's bartender shows a wine offering as the sun sets at Savor the Summit 2024 on Main Street in Park City. Photo: TownLift // Randi Moore

PARK CITY, Utah — The 2024 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards recognized 25 restaurants across Utah for their exceptional wine lists, 13 of which are located in the Wasatch Back.

The awards, part of Wine Spectator’s global recognition of over 3,700 restaurants in 50 states and 75 countries, showcase Utah’s dining scene.

Five Wasatch Back establishments, including Courchevel Bistro, Yuta, Tupelo, Riverhorse On Main, and two Deer Valley restaurants, received the Best of Award of Excellence. This honor is given to restaurants offering at least 350 curated wine selections from top producers and diverse regions.

Meanwhile, eight other Summit County restaurants, including Cena Ristorante and La Stellina, earned the Award of Excellence. These restaurants were recognized for their wine lists, which included a minimum of 90 selections.