Salt Lake's Most Serious Wine List, Almost
Downtown · Salt Lake City · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 2, 2026
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Ninety-five labels in Salt Lake City feels like a statement, and Urban Hill means it — the list arrives with actual intention behind it, not just a stack of corporate Cab and Malbec filler. The Post District setting (wood-fired grill, oyster bar, the whole thing) tells you this place takes itself seriously, and for once the wine list agrees. There's a sommelier on staff, and you can feel it.
The list pulls from Italy, France, Spain, California, and Oregon with enough specificity to reward curious drinkers. You'll find Bedrock Cab from Sonoma sitting next to Adelsheim single-vineyard Pinot Noirs — the 'Ribbon Springs' and 'Boulder Bluff' — which signals someone is paying attention to producers, not just appellation checkboxes. The Upper 5th Vineyard 'Anne's Field Blend' 2020 is the kind of local-ish wildcard that earns goodwill. Gaps exist — the list thins out in spots and won't satisfy a committed Burgundy hunter — but for SLC, this is genuinely above average.
The by-the-glass program opens strong with two sparkling options: the Valdo 'Marca Oro' Prosecco and the L'Origan 'Aire' Cava Brut Nature 2020, both at $13 — the Cava in particular is a smart, dry pour that most restaurants wouldn't bother with. The Hubert Meyer Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé NV adds a Pinot Noir-based fizz option that stands apart from the usual suspects. We'd love to see more frequent glass rotation, but what's here is thoughtfully chosen.
L'Origan 'Aire' Cava Brut Nature 2020 — $13
A Brut Nature Cava — bone dry, made with zero dosage — at $13 a glass is genuinely rare on a restaurant list. This isn't your grocery store Cava; it's the real deal, and it's priced like they actually want you to order it.
Upper 5th Vineyard 'Anne's Field Blend' 2020
Most tables will scroll right past this for something they recognize, which is their loss. A field blend is a commitment — different varieties co-fermented together — and finding one on a SLC list is a small miracle. Order it before your dining companions claim they want 'just a Pinot.'
Villa Minelli Prosecco Brut Glera
At $68 on the list versus roughly $20 at retail, this is a 240% markup on a Prosecco that has no business costing $68 anywhere. The Valdo 'Marca Oro' on the same list is a better bottle at a better price — don't let inertia land you here.
Bedrock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 + Creekstone Farms Filet
Bedrock works with old-vine California fruit and makes Cab that has actual structure rather than just weight. Against the filet — which has the char from a wood-fired grill — you want something with backbone and a little grip, not a fruit bomb. This is that bottle.
The Bottom Line
Urban Hill is doing more for wine culture in Salt Lake City than almost anyone else in town, and the sommelier presence is real. The markups on the sparkling bottles are a genuine sore spot that keeps this from being a Rager, but if you're eating here and care about what's in your glass, you're in good hands.
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STK Salt Lake City has the bones of a wine program but none of the follow-through — three by-the-glass options and a bottle list built around brand recognition rather than quality. Order a cocktail, or spring for the Veuve if you want to feel good about what's in your glass.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Sugar House · Salt Lake City · Steakhouse and Seafood with Scandinavian/European Influences
Kimi's earns its reputation as one of Salt Lake City's better nights out, and the wine program has real bones — a sommelier, a thoughtful Italian-leaning list, and proper glassware. Just go in knowing the markups are aggressive on the bubbles, anchor yourself to the Riesling if you're watching the spend, and let the room do the rest of the work.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Occasional
Proper
9th & 9th · Salt Lake City · Middle Eastern
Mazza isn't a wine destination, but it's doing something genuinely interesting by building a list around Lebanese producers that actually belong on the table with this food. If you're in Salt Lake City and want to drink something you won't find anywhere else in town, this is worth a detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Japanese and Sushi
Takashi is a great restaurant with a wine list that's just along for the ride — functional, safe, and a little overpriced relative to what you get. Go for the sushi, order the Cloudy Bay or the Oregon Pinot, and don't expect the wine program to keep pace with the kitchen.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Salt Lake City · Seafood and Raw Bar
Market Street Oyster Bar is a reliable spot for wine if you calibrate your expectations accordingly — this is a crowd-pleaser list built for a crowd-pleaser room, and it mostly delivers. Send a friend here for oysters and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, not for a wine education.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Cottonwood Heights · Salt Lake City · Seafood and Steakhouse
Market Street Grill Cottonwood is a dependable neighborhood anchor with a wine list that does exactly what it needs to — nothing more. Send a friend here for the oysters and the Sonoma-Cutrer; just don't send them expecting to discover anything new.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Mathews isn't a destination wine list, but it's honest, fairly priced, and more thoughtful than it looks at first glance. Send a friend here if they want a good glass without a lecture.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Western Addition · San Francisco · New American
Progress isn't trying to be the biggest wine list in San Francisco — it's trying to be the most interesting one, and it largely succeeds. If you want Napa Cab and familiar labels, go somewhere else; if you want to drink Grignolino and Furmint with dinner and feel genuinely good about the prices, this is your room.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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Paradisaea's wine list punches well above what you'd expect from a San Diego New American — eclectic without being pretentious, fairly priced without being cheap. We'd send a wine-curious friend here and tell them to skip the obvious bottles and dig into the Italian section.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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