My girlfriend and I decided to spend the day thrifting, antiquing, and drinking wine, and what…read morebetter place than downtown Hopkins? The interior was super cute, and the space was much larger than we expected. I ordered the red wine flight while my friend chose the white flight. The reds were unique but delicious! It was fun taking a sip, guessing the tasting notes, then checking the informational card to see how close I was. We also split a charcuterie board, which had the perfect variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, and accompaniments to pair with the wines. The staff was incredibly friendly and genuinely eager to help us find wines we'd enjoy. There was also plenty of easy street parking just around the block. We'd definitely come back!

I enjoyed a weekend day outing here. Was in the mood for a winery but didn't feel like driving far,…read moreso we opted for a local wine room. Friendly service. Enjoyed the wine flight options and the tasting experience and info about wine. Feels clean, bright, and new, and the bathroom is nice. There's a room in back they activate for events. There was a small vendor sale in there. They also have cute merch, jewelry, and goods for sale. They're on the higher price end. They offer free coffee from the Nespresso machine which is a nice touch. They have their own wine shop next door that is kind of expensive. Buying a bottle in the winery and corking it to go is a more affordable option if you plan to drink it right away.

This is a beautiful vineyard. We stopped in on a Wednesday to do a wine tasting as we were passing…read morethrough the area. Had some good conversation with the guy doing the tasting. He told us some about the area and then obviously information about the Minnesota grapes and growing season. This place was very clean. Nice gift shop. I'm not a wine snob but I do think I have good taste buds. They had some really good wine. For $20, you received 5 samples. They were nice sized pours as well.

Enjoyed some drinks on the patio with friends on a Friday evening. The gin cocktail was outstanding…read moreand would highly recommend. There is tons of outdoor seating - which was awesome as well as games and other activities to do outside We then went into the restaurant and were seated outside for dinner. Service was a little slower but it was super busy inside - so understandable. Absolutely get the large soft pretzel with caramel. What a genius idea and we were All floored at how good it was. We each got a different pizza (fig, pesto, hot honey) and a salad. 2 were ordered gluten free but they made all 3 gluten free - so I cannot speak to how the regular crust is unfortunately which I was looking forward too. The flavors were all great and would order all again.

They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the…read moreliquor store where they have a nice selection of wine and beer. As well as a nice mix of whiskey with a few harder to find bourbons from time to time. I then move to their deli where they have a nice mix of meat and cheese. There is also a small seating area around the back of the deli where you can eat and enjoy a glass of wine on location. The staff here is wonderful as they seem happy to help and are knowledgeable about the products sold.

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is…read morepretty knowledgeable about just about anything, and I have never been steered wrong in a recommendation when I could not make up my mind. My favorite side is the cheese/deli side. I enjoy Surdyk's, but they seem to have cut back on their product offerings, so I have been coming down here to France 44. They have a wonderfully curated selection of cheese of all varieties. You want soft cheese. If you are unsure of a cheese you might be interested in, the cheesemongers will certainly provide you with a description, and even allow you to sample before you buy. To complement your cheese, there is a nice array of cured meats, crackers, olives, etc to add to the cheese-eating experience. One thing I would add is that this establishment is not unlike shopping at Target. You enter to pick up one or two items, and you leave with much more than you intended.

Fabulous presentation for New Year's Eve at the Edina Grill! Owners Jason & Angela Killeen are…read moreawesome, kept the dialogue up, taught us about choosing the best wines, and entertained us with games and prizes. Food was good by Edina Grill, although I scraped off the crunchy coating on my walleye. Lovely start to New Year's Eve 2024!

Twin Cities wine Education is a thriving business teaching experts and novices alike all about wine…read morefrom the basics to advanced. Jason Kallsen, the owner and principal instructor leads highly informative and engaging classes throughout the twin cities. My wife and I have taken dozens of his classes over the years from wines of specific regions, (Spain, Bordeaux, Tuscany etc.), specific styles, (Rose masterclass) specific vineyards, and more. Despite our great understanding of wine, there's always more to learn and Jason, and his team always provide great insights, travel ideas and buying tips. We typically take his classes in the basement of North Loop Wine & Spirits and as a bonus, you get 20% off all your shopping in the store the night of the class. Anyone with even a passing interest will enjoy these classes as Jason's style if very light-hearted, informative and entertaining. Classes range in price depending on the material and are usually 2 hours in length. They are offered several nights a week. Once you take your first class with Jason, you can be sure you will take another. HIGHLY recommended.

Wonderful customer service and kindness. Thank you very much. I will be a customer for years to…read morecome.

Craig helped us find an alternative to what we would normally get when they didn't have it. Not…read moreonly that but my friend left their wallet and he found us on FB and let us know. Craig went above and beyond.

Everyone that works here has been able to help me pair wine with each course of our chef prepared…read moredinner we have each year with lovely 12 ladies. All 12 of us have never been disappointed over the year. Highly recommend.

Looking for a cozy wine shop where there is great selection of Wine/Beer/Whiskey/Other Spirits and…read morethe staff can always give a spot on recommendation? Look no further than Dolce Vita. Nestled in the old Chaska Depot in Chaska's historic downtown, this shop has everything you need. If they don't have it, they can order it. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. The shop hosts free wine tasting on Friday nights and Whiskey and Scotch classes throughout the year. I've been shopping here for years and will continue to do so.

Amazing options and dog friendly. Excellent and helpful staff. Highly recommend. We enjoyed…read moreshopping there

What a nice neighborhood liquor store. A little out of my way, however I was given a heads up on a…read morecertain bourbon release and made it just in time to grab the last bottle. I certainly appreciate liquor stores like this one that don't stock pile allocated liquors for some raffle that you'll never when.

This is specifically a review for their coffee and pastry bar. They have a walk up counter for…read morecoffee and also a variety of pastries (pop tarts, scones, etc). They have some of the best iced lattes I have tried in the twin cities! I typically get an iced miel and it is always made perfectly here. Pricing is very reasonable for the area. All of the pastries have always been delicious as well. A quick, easy spot to get coffee that you wouldn't immediately think about.

Located in the Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese is an institution,…read morestarted as a liquor and grocery store in 1934, moving to this location in 1979. Now run by third-generation owners, it expanded to retailing fine wine and cheeses as well. I stopped in to buy some house gifts, and was pleasantly surprised by its very large selection of products, displayed in a way that it was enjoyable to do some 'window shopping'. In my case, I focused on the whiskey's and found what I was hoping for (from the Nikka distillery, a place I had visited a long time ago). But surprisingly it carried American made whiskey (in this case, from the Seattle area) for a price that was lower than what I had paid when actually visiting the distillery itself. I took the time to walk around a bit, noticing that they had an entire section devoted to just German and Austria wines. (Would have been shocked to find wines from Luxembourg, which is on my list). There were also a large beer refrigerated room, as big as any I've seen at big retailers. Of course, it had the beers from the Midwest that are hard to find where I live now (Leinenkugel, Hamm's, and Zywiec). Also noticed a small display of cigars, protected behind locked glass. Ended up getting two Westland Single Malt 750ml for $56.99 each. Checkout was identical to any large liquor store chain (like a grocery store checkout with employees who do checkout and are not really knowledgeable about the products sold).

Over the border Stuff you can't find in Sota…read moreAlways a must stop I want beer that I have never had before. Casanova is pretty good on fulfilling that request. It's not the biggest make your own singles pack that I have ever seen, but it's pretty good. Lot of stuff that you will not see on the other side of the Saint Croix. Bunch of 608 and Youngblood and some East Coast ones that you will never find in the Twin Cities. There is an attached bar which I have never set foot in until tonight. Closed right when I got there on early Sunday evening. Next time!

Love this place. The vibe makes it a fun shopping experience. So close to our house and love to…read morejust pop in and try a new bottle of wine.