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5 women who are shaking up Minnesota's wine world
The state's wine landscape is changing, and these women are leading the charge.
March 22, 2023
How to make dishes 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
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
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
Fresh tomatoes in winter? How Twin Cities restaurants 'keep it local' year-round
Seemingly endless Minnesota winters are no match for creative chefs.
February 16, 2022
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
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
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
This Twin Cities club has been making (and drinking) wine for half a century
The Purple Foot Wine Club is the nation's third-oldest amateur winemaking club.
November 3, 2021
![Laura Schroeder of South St. Paul, Minn. pulls the lid off a box of grapes from Washington state to be crushed into wine Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Mike Little's home in Farmington, Minn. The Purple Foot Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is also one of the oldest wine making clubs in the country. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NFHOXMQTEQZOOJSUXGPGE7S37E.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Orange is the new rosé: These white wines drink like a red
In recent years, dozens of orange wines have shown up on Minnesota liquor store shelves and restaurant lists.
October 13, 2021
When seasoning food, Twin Cities chefs agree: It's better late than never
Try these tips to make restaurant-quality food at home.
July 2, 2021
Beekeepers are tapping into Minnesota's unique flavors and the honey is something to celebrate
Beekeepers tap into the intricacies of local flavors with delicious results.
May 12, 2021
