A new wine bar is taking shape in Park City's Quinn's Junction neighborhood, and it's aiming to pour its first glasses before the snow really piles up. Tannin Bar, a planned wine bar and kitchen at the Studio Crossing development, is targeting a soft opening in late November with a grand opening set for Dec. 9. The concept comes from co-owners Nicole Strothman and chef Aaron Deal, who was recognized by the James Beard Foundation.
The wine bar is described as a neighborhood concept scheduled to open in December at the new Studio Crossing development in Quinn's Junction, according to The Park Record, which also reports that Strothman and Deal are the venue's co-owners. Deal, who serves as Tannin Bar's owner, operator and Certified Executive Chef according to Tannin Bar's own team page, was recognized by the James Beard Foundation in 2009 as a semifinalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year, per that same page. To lead the kitchen day to day, the owners brought on chef Hadi Ibrahim, a Salt Lake City chef with a Syrian background, hired to lead the project, the Park Record reports.
A Wine List Built for Both Novices and Collectors
Tannin Bar's own website lists more than 20 wines by the glass, with the site noting the bar plans to offer over 200 bottles as well. A separate account from TownLift describes an even broader pour list, with about 25 wines by the glass and roughly 200 by the bottle at launch, plus storage for more than 2,000 bottles. The goal, per TownLift's reporting, is to make it comfortable for folks to come in and non-intimidating — an approachable pitch aimed at wine novices and enthusiasts alike.
Food is planned to lean into shareable formats rather than a traditional sit-down menu. The Park Record's reporting describes oysters, tinned fish, caviar service, shareable hot items and three to four larger plates, alongside cocktails, beer and nonalcoholic options. A caviar service, of course, will be available as well, the outlet notes, underscoring that this isn't meant to be a strictly wine-only stop.
No TVs, a Small Footprint, and a 21-and-Over Door
The physical space is compact by design. TownLift describes the roughly 2,500-square-foot venue as licensed as a bar, meaning guests must be 21 or older to enter, with a layout that includes a traditional bar with 10 to 12 seats, high-top and banquette seating, a lounge, a tasting room for eight to 10 people, and access to a shared courtyard patio.
The owners have also made a deliberate choice about atmosphere: there will be no TVs in the bar, according to the Park Record's reporting, a decision framed around prioritizing conversation and face-to-face socializing over screens. Ahead of opening, the team is also building out its staff, with Tannin Bar's careers page stating it is hiring for all roles in anticipation of its November opening, covering kitchen, dining-room and bar positions.
Building Buzz Before the Doors Open
To keep locals in the loop before launch, Tannin Bar has rolled out a newsletter called The Cellar Club for locals, intended to keep members up to date on planned wines and events, per the Park Record. The push comes as the Studio Crossing development continues to take shape in Quinn's Junction, with Tannin Bar positioned as one of its early hospitality tenants. As first detailed by Markets of Tomorrow, the bar has already been listed among the area's opening-soon restaurants. The Park Record reports a Dec. 9 grand opening date for Park City wine lovers.
