The Hirsch
Austrian soul meets serious Burgundy in Utah
Silver Lake Village Β· Park City Β· Contemporary European Β· Visit Website β
Reviewed March 31, 2026
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First Impression
You walk into a hand-carved Austrian hunting lodge tucked into a Park City ski resort, and the wine list actually matches the room β intentional, specific, and a little surprising. This isn't the generic resort wine list full of Caymus and Kim Crawford you'd expect at altitude. Someone with a point of view built this.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans into the restaurant's Austrian identity without being gimmicky about it β expect Austrian varietals alongside a Burgundy section anchored by names like Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. The focus on organic, low-sulfite, and sustainably sourced producers gives it a coherent philosophy rather than a scattered grab-bag feel. It's not a sprawling deep-cellar list, but what's here is chosen with care. The gap is breadth β if you're hunting for New World depth or a broad by-the-glass rotation, this isn't that place.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program is modest but not embarrassing β a Spanish Cava at $15 is an honest pour at a fair price for a resort setting. The glass selection reflects the list's restrained, curated approach rather than a high-volume BTG program. Don't expect a dozen options; expect a few well-chosen pours that match the room.
Spanish Cava (by the glass) β $15
At a resort where $20 cocktails are table stakes, a $15 glass of Cava is practically a gift. It's approachable, food-friendly, and a smart opener before you commit to a bottle.
Austrian varietals (house selection)
Most tables here will default to Burgundy or whatever the server suggests first. Don't sleep on the Austrian pours β they're the reason this list has a personality, and they're exactly right with the schnitzel.
VΓ©ritΓ© Winery Le DΓ©sir NV
At $750 on list against a $500 retail, the markup is technically fair by fine dining standards β but VΓ©ritΓ© in a Tyrolean ski lodge is an odd fit and you can do better with the budget here.
Austrian varietal (house selection) + Crispy Wiener Schnitzel
This is the most obvious call on the menu and it's obvious for a reason β a crisp, high-acid Austrian white cuts straight through the fried breading and lets the veal shine. It's why the list exists.
π² The Bottom Line
The Hirsch is the rare resort restaurant where the wine list feels like it was built by someone who actually cares β fair markups, a genuine Austrian thread, and a sommelier on the floor who can back it up. If you're skiing Silver Lake and want a bottle that matches the room, this is your stop.
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