Read more > Spotlight on: Wine Education From single-day sessions to PhDs, we’re giving you a peek at 4 institutions that immerse you in the world of wine education; from sniffing and sipping to grape-growing wine making, selling, and more.
Read more > Spotlight on: Students of the Wine Industry This spotlight features some of the students that are influencing the future of the cold-climate wine industry.
Read more > Sweetness in Wine Part I: Sweets, semi-sweets and dries — oh my! Read up on how tannins, acidity and fruitiness affect the perceived sweetness in wine.
Read more > Sweetness in Wine Part II: Dryness vs. Tannins If you think you dislike “dry” wines and only like sweet wines, what you actually dislike might be highly tannic wines. You might, for example, like a dry-but-not-tannic white, or a not-really-sweet but lighter-bodied red…
Read more > Sweetness in Wine Part III: Acidity and Fruitiness Typically, sweeter wines are more acidic, but you won’t necessarily notice it — sugar and acidity balance and mask each other. Acids complement tannins, balance sugars and contribute to a wine’s…
Read more > Sweetness in Wine Part IV: ‘Sweet’ Reds For sweet wine lovers: some recommendations for fruitier reds that may hit the right notes…
May 16: Northern Grapes & Wines Class at Saint Paul College An evening seminar about cold climate wines taught by wine professional and WSET nominated wine educator, Lisa Lehar — I can tell you it will be a BLAST… and, did I mention you’ll be tasting some fantastic regional wines, as well?!
Read more > Spring Fling on the Great River Road Wine Trail April 8 & 9 Join 11 wineries and one cidery for a free* event April 8-9, 2017 to celebrate the season. From complimentary tastings and barrel sampling to bottle discounts — each location is kicking off spring in their own way…
Read more > Minnesota Farm Wineries challenge law to produce wine with locally grown fruit So, why not just register as a Wine Manufacturer, and forget this whole business about sour grapes?
Read more > Its a party, Dame It! Some of the Twin Cities’ most creative kitchens are led by women chefs. They delight us with their skills and also inspire young women pursuing culinary careers. Les Dames d’Escoffier returns April 30 with the best food, best drink, best women chefs & best time you’ve ever had…
