‘Mormon Land’: Brigham’s wine mission — How it thrived, what it produced, why it became a problem and ultimately died
Unlike today, the faith’s Word of Wisdom was different then. Latter-day Saints made — and drank — wine for home and church services.
(Virginia Mayo | AP) This 2014 photo shows grapes growing on the vine in France. But southern Utah also was home once to a thriving wine industry, one commissioned by Brigham Young of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.