Welcome to Shelf Stars, The Growler’s cheap wine column in which we discover the best under-$15 bottles in town. This edition of Shelf Stars is brought to you with underwriting support from Central Avenue Liquors. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, it can be maddening to find the right rosé. Wine stores often … [ Read more]
Rosé all day not just for wine anymore
July 2, 2018 by
Rosé has grown to dominate the summer wine scene, but it hasn’t stopped there. The pink drink of choice has also inspired breweries and cideries to attempt to capture its floral, fruity flavors, resulting in a not-insignificant lineup of beers and ciders that are as delightful to look at as they are to drink. Wine-inspired … [ Read more]
It’s spring, and that means Rosé season
March 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our Senior Editor, John Garland, appeared on Appetites with Tom Crann on MPR today, heralding the return of pink wine. Yes, as winter looses its grip and color returns to the trees, that means rosés of all kinds will be appearing on happy hour menus and wine store display tables across the Metro. How can you … [ Read more]
Through the Grapevine: 6 experts weigh in on the world of modern wine
August 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Illustrations by Brent Schoonover Your local wine store has a thousand different bottles. Half of the labels aren’t in English. New trends arise with every vintage, and it’s hard to know which to chase and when to stick to your go-to bottle instead. Fortunately, we know a few wine experts in the Twin Cities. So … [ Read more]
Tent Tasting & 3 Good Rosés with Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino
May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The premier wine tasting event of the season is Sunday, May 15, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. “We have some people from out of state that even fly back for this event every year,” says Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino (pictured, below). “It’s all about having fun in the sun, and celebrating a … [ Read more]
The Rise of Orange Wine
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Winemakers are turning to ancient fermentation practices to produce the “orange” wines that are currently en vogue. These are white wines left to steep with the grape skins, spontaneously fermented and purposely oxidized. The result is something not quite like a white or a rosé, and savvy consumers say the low-intervention, no additive wines taste rustic, … [ Read more]
