April 06, 2023
Yes, We're Open Easter!
The Easter weekend and Passover week is upon us. Between Spring cleaning, egg dying, decorating, and planning a menu — you're busy! Let our skilled staff help you find the perfect pairing for your Easter or Passover feast, or grab a 3pk Wine Kit for your greatest value & convenience. And for those of you observing Passover, we have Kosher wine options available!

Modified Sunday Store Hours
Sunday (4/9/23) : 11am - 430ish

Announcement:
Dangerous Man is coming to North Loop Wine & Spirits!
Fantastic news in the beer world — Dangerous Man is now distributing their delicious brews! We've long loved this NE Minneapolis microbrewery, and tomorrow we will finally have their products in our cooler, ready for your weekend enjoyment!
Spring Wine Kits
Our Spring Wine Kits couldn't wait for the buds to break. We are blooming with Spring encouragement over here at NLW&S despite the ongoing snow. What's better than an Easter Basket? One of our three Spring 3pk Wine Kits!
-Everything Coming Up Roses-
-Bunny Love-
-Spring Flowers-
Premium Wine Tasting with DeLille Cellars of Washington State
Thursday, April 20th, 6:30 p.m.
$30 ticket includes $20 credit towards DeLille wines!

Join us and expert Brian Maxwell, DeLille Winery, for an intimate journey through the history and wines of DeLille Cellars. DeLille Cellars pioneered Bordeaux-style blends in Washington State (both red and white), inspiring Robert Parker to proclaim DeLille Cellars the “Lafite Rothschild of Washington State.” Having totaled over 800 individual 90+ scores from leading critics, as well as holding the coveted position in the ‘Top 100’ Guides of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast for both red and white wine, DeLille Cellars is a triumph of Columbia Valley.
Cocktail of the Week: Vodka Cucumber Collins
This is a really simple refreshing cocktail. Using Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint Vodka and Chareau Aloe Liqueur it makes this the perfect springtime cocktail.
Ingredients
1.5oz Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint Vodka
.5oz Chareau Aloe Liqueur
.75oz Lime Juice
.5oz Simple Syrup
Soda

Add all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, shake it up, strain into a tall glass over ice, top with soda water and garnish with cucumber slice and mint sprig.
Cheers,
Nikola
Friday Tasting Table
Friday, 04/07/23, 4 - 8 p.m.
Join Joel, of The Wine Company, for a FREE wine tastings this Friday!
Get 10% off any of the wines you taste.
Angel's Envy
Tasting Table
Wednesday, 04/12/23, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us at our back tasting table for a free tour through one of Kentucky's finest distilleries, Angel's Envy!
6oz Pour
Wine Education Classes
World of Wine Series
WOW - Italy In 7 Glasses
Saturday, April 16,
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., $60
From Switzerland in the North to the island of Sicily in the Mediterranean, Italy produces a head-spinningly vast array of wines. A dedication to wine tradition seems to permeate every pour of Italian life. Italy is complex and certainly not the easiest country to approach from a learning standpoint. It boasts over 500 officially identified native varietals and diverse geography, it might seem to be a herculean task to introduce the wines of this country in just one class. But it isn’t, and we will, in 7 glasses.
Reserve your seats on Tock
Staff Picks - What to Drink This Week
Try these special, staff-selected libations!

2019 François Chidaine Montlouis sur Loire Brut Tradition - $28.99
It's Easter weekend and the sun is finally shining! For my family festivities I am always in charge of the wine- natch, and finding crowd-pleasing options that don't break the bank are at the top of my list. Starting with bubbles just feels right for a meal that starts early, and these are a wonderful choice, even for family that aren't as geeky about wine as I am. This 100% organically grown Chenin Blanc from the Loire in France is the perfect match to ham and deviled eggs! 
-Angie

2021 Schloss Lieser SL Riesling Feinherb $24.99
Thomas Haag with his wife Ute took over the iconic Schloss Lieser estate as Head winemaker and director in 1992 and purchased the estate in 1997 restoring its great reputation by making investments in the vineyard and cellar. The painstaking attention to detail solidified Thomas reputation as one of the greatest producers in the middle mosel in Germany along the likes of estates like J.J. Prum and Fritz Haag (owned by Thomas' late father, the legendary Wilhelm Haag). 
The 2021 Riesling Feinherb is a perfect introduction to the house style of the epic Riesling terroir Thomas oversees. Feinherb is a medium dry Riesling that, generally speaking, showcases the beauty of the Riesling fruit, without being overwhelmingly sweet. The nose shows aromas of apple and pear and the mineral driven palate shows lime honey and apple notes. Try this beauty with an Easter ham or mildly spicy Indian cuisine.  
-Rob

2021 Los Amigos Rogue Vine 'Grand Itata' Red Wine, Itata Valley, Chile - $22.99
There are some wonderfully expressive and terroir driven Organic and Natural wines coming out of Chile, lately. This Rogue Vine 'Grand Itata' red wine from Los Amigos, Leo Erazo and Justin Decker, is a great example. From vineyards of very old bush-trained vines, grown on steep granitic hills only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, this wine consists primarily of the light and bright Cinsault grape, with a dash of Pais (Mission grape, here in the States). Strict organic viniculture has always been the friends mantra. Hand harvested and fermented with native yeasts in old barrels, the wine isn't filtered or fined and sees only minimal sulfur. The result is a beautifully aromatic wine of rose petals, red raspberry, and strawberry with just a hint of earthy forest. The palate is of light and lifted cherry and currants unencumbered by tannins. The finish is bright, racy, and very satisfying. Cinsault is very versatile in pairing with food. Try it with spicy Indian vegetarian recipes or grilled salmon.
-Patrick
2019 Maxime-François Laurent Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge ‘Il Fait Soif’ - $31.99
This is a lively style of thirst quenching Cotes du Rhone. While made in a carbonic style it avoids the overly fruity pitfalls of Beaujolais Nouveau and instead offers a beguiling blend of fruit, spice and earth. Working under the influence of Marcele Lapiere, Maxime has crafted a glou-glou wine that remains rooted in terrior and varietal character. If you are already a fan of so-called ‘chillable reds’ you know that this craze is heavily represented in Languedoc but almost unseen in Rhone. That makes this a must try. A wine that clearly goes against tradition and even modernity in the Rhone and ushers in a new way to express the alchemy of Grenache/ Syrah.
-Dave 
Menaud Vodka - $53.99
This is one of the most unique, interesting, and delicious vodkas I've ever tasted. Based in Charlevoix, Quebec, the distillery (also a brewery!) focuses on producing flavorful & distinctive products from local grains & fruits. The vodka is distilled from organically grown wheat & rye from L'isle-Aux-Coudres, and results in a spirit that has spice and earth and depth, with a surprising amount of fruit on the palate and a beautiful full-bodied texture. This is one of very few vodkas that I would drink on its own, or in a very simple Martini with just an ounce of dry vermouth. 
-Nick S
Tozai Night Swim; 180ml can - $6.99
There are few things in life so refreshing and soothing as swimming at night. Similarly, Night Swim sake is both smooth and refreshing as well as incredibly portable. Banana and pineapple flavors definitely come through here, with the banana adding a slightly creamy texture while still saying light. This guy tastes just fine at room temperature, but really shines if it sits in the fridge for a bit. For both the price and the size, this is a great grab-and-go sake. Happy swimming, and かんぱい!
-Nick N
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The Team at North Loop Wine & Spirits