This is going to be the most comprehensive Bordeaux class of the year! We'll start (with wine in hand, of course) with a comprehensive overview of the history, geography, and grape varieties of Bordeaux (including the new authorized varieties and a story about long-lost grape varieties). Regardless of your knowledge level of Bordeaux, you'll leave…
As part of our Frenchie Fest celebration—a month-long tribute to the wines, regions, and joie de vivre of France—we invite you to a sparkling evening dedicated to Champagne and Crémant. These beloved bubbles are cornerstones of French wine culture, and this class will take you on a journey through their history, traditions, and distinct regional…
The world of white Burgundy can be intimidating and confusing, but if you zoom in on the region of Chablis, things become (literally) clearer and sharper. Join us to learn all about the brightest style of Chardonnay in the world, where minerality and acidity prevail. No butter found in this bunch! We'll begin with a…
Featuring the greatest old school to modern producers and an incredible range of wines, poured by the best wine minds in the Twin Cities. 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…
The fundamentals of wine knowledge intimidate many, for we are talking about a subjective subject (smell and taste) while at the same time trying to understand why many give it…
If there is one stretch of wine country in the world that packs more variation in styles, geographical beauty, and history than northern Spain, we have yet to find it.…
Join us for a special evening of community, generosity, and extraordinary wine — all in support of Every Meal, a Minnesota-based organization dedicated to fighting child hunger right here in…
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,…
Sip Some Cheer with Chuck Kanski from Solo Vino Bottle Shop! Sample wines from all over to pick out the perfect bottle for the wine-lover on your list! Every Tuesday…
Sip Some Cheer with Chuck Kanski from Solo Vino Bottle Shop! Sample wines from all over to pick out the perfect bottle for the wine-lover on your list! Every Tuesday…
Sip Some Cheer with Chuck Kanski from Solo Vino Bottle Shop! Sample wines from all over to pick out the perfect bottle for the wine-lover on your list! Every Tuesday…
France is the heartbeat of the wine world—home to many of the styles, grapes, and traditions that shape how we talk about wine today. Yet to many wine drinkers, France…