Drinks

Welsh whiskey makes a perfect toast to the end of summer. Read more about Try This Affordable Foray Into Welsh Whiskey

Cloudline pinot noir has French oak, great fruit flavors, and it’s light and easy drinking. Read more about This Entry Level Pinot Noir is a Sleeper Deal

Take a sip of some of the best bloody marys in the Lake Minnetonka area and beyond. Read more about The Best Bloody Marys in the Twin Cities

What you can expect is what a good zinfandel should taste like: loads of brambly berry fruit, a touch of American oak, a healthy ABV, and a rich array of spices. Read more about This is the Perfect Zinfandel to Kick Off the Grilling Season

Triennes rosé is nice and dry with bright, crisp strawberry and melon flavors, and great acidity. Read more about This Rosé Has Serious Street Cred at a Steal of a Price

Hopkins’ new The Vine Room offers wine and a Cali vibe downtown. Read more about The Vine Room Brings the California Wine Scene to Hopkins

Aviary Cabernet Sauvignon is just $15.99, and would be a great contender in a blind tasting. Read more about This Wine Has an Everyday Price-point, but Doesn't Taste Like It

Retired Viking Chad Greenway creates a hit spirits line. Read more about Former Viking Chad Greenway Gets Into the Booze Business with Gray Duck Vodka

Torres 10 is like brandy meets sherry meets rum, our liquor expert says. Read more about This Month's Liquor Pick is a Brandy That Will Definitely Warm You Up

Local liquor expert Kevin Castellano recommends some great sparkling wines. Read more about The Best Sparkling Wines for the Holidays