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Eat + Drink
5 women who are shaking up Minnesota's wine world
Thanks to technology, winter-hardy grapes and the weather, the state's wine landscape is changing, and these women are leading the charge.
March 22, 2023
Eat + Drink
How to tweak dishes to pair with that bottle of wine you've been saving
Call it reverse engineering: Modifying food to highlight a wine, instead of selecting wine to pair with a food, is easier than it sounds.
November 2, 2022
Taste
Younger consumers are driving wine trends, and they don't want chardonnay
Look for more nonvintage offerings and low- and no-alcohol wines as consumer attitudes shift.
September 2, 2022
Taste
During these taxing times, here are 15 very sippable wines for $15 or less
There's a variety for you, whether you're footing a big tax bill or just want to raise a glass because Uncle Sam is paying you.
April 20, 2022
Taste
Fresh tomatoes in winter? How Twin Cities restaurants 'keep it local' year-round
Seemingly endless Minnesota winters are no match for restaurateurs, who embrace the challenge in part thanks to local producers.
February 16, 2022
Taste
From kimchi to kombucha, younger diners treasure tart food and beverages
Sweetness is out of vogue as younger generations embrace tart, complex flavors.
January 5, 2022
Taste
Looking to branch out from hard seltzer? Food-friendly Lambrusco wine is cool again
Fans of hard seltzers should try this affordable wine, which comes in a variety of price points and levels of sweetness.
December 22, 2021
Variety
6 wines that will surprise and delight your holiday guests
Prepare your wine selection for the holidays with these festive and unexpected gems.
November 22, 2021
Taste
Fresh tomatoes in winter? How Twin Cities restaurants 'keep it local' year-round
Seemingly endless Minnesota winters are no match for restaurateurs, who embrace the challenge in part thanks to local producers.
February 16, 2022
Taste
From kimchi to kombucha, younger diners treasure tart food and beverages
Sweetness is out of vogue as younger generations embrace tart, complex flavors.
January 5, 2022
Taste
Looking to branch out from hard seltzer? Food-friendly Lambrusco wine is cool again
Fans of hard seltzers should try this affordable wine, which comes in a variety of price points and levels of sweetness.
December 22, 2021
Variety
6 wines that will surprise and delight your holiday guests
Prepare your wine selection for the holidays with these festive and unexpected gems.
November 22, 2021