Exploring the world of wine beyond the "Big seven." In the United States, seven grape varieties dominate over 90% of the wine sales: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. What's left? Only some of the most interesting grapes in the world. Join us for another edition of Hidden Gems of…
Twin Cities Wine Education and The Market at Malcolm Yards are proud to present the Dry January Extravaganza, featuring the most incredible zero-proof beverages on the market today! Some people are surprised to hear about our support of Dry January. As a sommelier and a wine educator, doesn't this go against the grain of our…
Join us for a new style of wine class unlike any other. Our new POUR AND EXPLORE series gives you a great wine class PLUS incredible access to a wide variety of outstanding wines and information in a fun and informal setting. We'll start the evening with a wine class that includes information, maps, hints,…
When it comes to sparkling wine, there is no finer pairing than deep-fried and salty goodness. In other words, French Fries! Join us for an evening like no other, with…
Join us for a new style of wine class unlike any other. Our new POUR AND EXPLORE series gives you a great wine class PLUS incredible access to a wide…
Greece is having its wine moment — and honestly, it's about time. While the rest of the world was busy arguing about natural wine and orange wine and whatever wine Twitter invented this week, Greek winemakers have been quietly doing something extraordinary: making world-class wines from grape varieties that have been growing in the Aegean…
Join us for the 2026 Rosé Extravaganza, featuring the best dry pink wines available in Minnesota. Our favorite locally-owned wine distributors in the Twin Cities will present the best Rosés of their portfolios, all of which will be available at discounted pricing through Solo Vino and The Vine Shop. COME HUNGRY -> With nine restaurants at…
Rioja holds a special place in the wine world, for it's the last place that ages wines properly for us ahead of purchase. Rioja has been a key region for Solo Vino Wine Shop since day one, and as a result of decades of work and relationships, we have access to wines you can't find…
The Finger Lakes have become one of the most fascinating wine regions in America, producing razor-sharp Riesling, elegant Cabernet Franc, surprisingly serious sparkling wine, aromatic whites, and a growing number of bottles that can absolutely hang with cool-climate wines from Europe. The secret starts with the landscape: enormous glaciers carved out these deep, narrow lakes,…
Washington State doesn't get nearly enough credit for what it's doing. The Yakima Valley, established in 1983, is a prime example. It's the state's oldest AVA and still its most planted — a high desert region east of the Cascades where over 300 days of sunshine and bone-dry conditions mean growers control irrigation down to…
Welcome to SloCro, our Pour and Explore journey through Slovenia and Croatia — two neighboring wine countries that deserve a lot more attention than they get. This isn’t your standard…
Join us for a new style of wine class unlike any other. Our new POUR AND EXPLORE series gives you a great wine class PLUS incredible access to a wide…