Ciders, Meads, and Non-Traditional Wines of Utah

Explore a world of wine beyond the grapes. Join Utah fruit wine and mead maker Jay Yahne, of The Hive Winery & Spirits Company, for an in depth look at the incredible versatility and complexity of fruit wines made without any grapes.

Compare multiple styles of single fruit wines with finishes ranging from dry to sweet and experience how the finish impacts the flavor. See how adding honey or a second fruit changes the character. Look at the flavors of the base fruit and how those flavors translate into the finished wine. We will look specifically at peach wines and black currant wines during this dive into the world of fruit wine, a world that is under appreciated but every bit as real and enjoyable as the more traditional grape wines you are familiar with.