September is harvest time for our local grape-growers and it’s an excellent month to head out to the vineyard. You might catch a glimpse of the harvest in progress, and some wineries even organize days for the public to help out. It’s hard work but a satisfying experience—being out amongst the vines on a breezy … [ Read more]
5 Exceptional Minnesota Wines for the Harvest Season
August 29, 2019 by John Garland
Filed Under: Drink, Homepage Featured, Wine Tagged With: Carlos Creek Winery, harvest, Northern Hollow Winery, Saint Croix Vineyards, Schram Vineyards, Sovereign Estate, Wine Time
Bent Brewstillery debuts Stormbringer Spiced Rum
Bent Brewstillery released their newest spirit, Stormbringer, on Halloween. It’s filtering out to retail locations this week. “I wanted something drinkable by itself,” says Bartley Blume of the spiced rum, “something with the right amount of sweetness to balance the burn.” Stormbringer relies a simple spice blend—orange, ginger, cinnamon, and honey. The aroma features a ton of warm citrus notes, … [ Read more]
Filed Under: Drink, Spirits Tagged With: Bartley Blume, Bent Brewstillery, Dark Fatha, grappa, imperial stout, rum, Saint Croix Vineyards, spiced rum, Stormbringer