Axebridge urban winery now open in North Loop in Minneapolis

The city's first urban winery is now open in the North Loop.

AxeBridge Wine Co. (411 N. Washington Av., Mpls., axebridgewineco.com) is a full-production winery brought to you by the team behind Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery in Waconia and Schram Haus Brewery in Chaska.

The winery offers a variety of new and familiar varietals, including Syrah Rose, Marquette and Frontenac Blanc, leveraging locally harvested grapes.

There's also a large patio and indoor tasting bar, and its kitchen serves a selection of small bites. Hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2 to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.