Glitretind Restaurant
Alpine Lodge Wines That Actually Deserve the View
Deer Valley · Park City · American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 9, 2026
Wingman Metrics
First Impression
You walk into Glitretind — fireplaces crackling, Deer Valley peaks framed in every window — and the wine list lands on your table like it means business. This isn't a ski lodge afterthought; it's a 400-600 bottle program that's been holding a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2007. That's not a lucky streak, that's a commitment.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into its strengths: California heavyweights, serious French classics, and enough Italian muscle to keep things interesting. You'll find Château Lynch-Bages and Pichon Baron anchoring the Bordeaux section, M. Chapoutier and E. Guigal's Côte-Rôtie doing the Rhône's heavy lifting, and Domaine Leflaive's Puligny-Montrachet sitting there like a quiet flex for anyone paying attention. Italy shows up with Antinori's Tignanello and Gaja Barbaresco — both serious bottles that reward the curious diner willing to stray from the Napa comfort zone. The Oregon corner with Domaine Drouhin is a bit thin given how strong that region has become, but what's here is well-chosen.
By the Glass
With 20-35 options by the glass, Glitretind punches above the typical resort pour — most mountain restaurants hand you four choices and call it a wine program. Rotation and depth here suggest someone is actually curating the BTG list rather than just defaulting to the same Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay all season. We'd love more transparency on what's currently pouring, but the selection scope gives you real options at dinner.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir — $80
In a list full of Burgundy sticker shock, Drouhin Oregon delivers that same silky Pinot sensibility at a fraction of the French equivalent's price. It's the move if you want elegance without the Puligny-Montrachet heartburn when the bill arrives.
M. Chapoutier Hermitage
Most tables here are ordering Opus One or Caymus like it's a reflex. Meanwhile, Chapoutier's Hermitage — Syrah at its most structured and age-worthy — is sitting there largely ignored. It's one of the Rhône's greatest expressions and it absolutely belongs on this mountain.
Opus One
It's a fine wine, but at a resort-priced markup it's also the most recognizable name on the list — which means you're paying a premium for brand recognition on top of an already steep restaurant margin. There are more interesting bottles here for less money.
E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie + Elk Tenderloin
Guigal's Côte-Rôtie brings smoky, peppery depth and enough iron-tinged fruit to stand up to elk's gamey richness without bulldozing it. This is the kind of pairing that makes the mountain setting feel intentional.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Glitretind is as good as a ski resort wine program gets — deep list, proper cellar care, and bottles worth ordering even if you never hit the slopes. The markups sting, but that's the Deer Valley tax; the quality underneath it is real.
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