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]
Solo Vino Rose Tent Tasting ’17: Tickets On Sale
March 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s a sure harbinger of spring, and it’s bigger than ever before. Tickets are on sale now for the 9th annual Solo Vino Rosé Tent Tasting, Sunday May 21, from 2-5pm. What’s new this year: the LOCATION! This event is so popular, it’s overgrown its humble beginnings in Solo’s parking lot. The Lower Westend parking lot of St. … [ Read more]
Wine pros set to battle in Somm Slam at Monello, Tuesday June 7
May 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, June 7, eight well-known sommeliers will compete at Monello to be crowned the winner of Somm Slam 2016. Each guest sommelier will pair one wine with a food course and guests will vote for which wine and food pairing they prefer. Attendees will enjoy four courses, created by Chef Michael DeCamp, each paired … [ 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]
Solo Vino Rosé Tent Tasting and Buyer’s Guide
May 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Spring is in the air. Across this great state, grills are firing up, picnic blankets are being ironed, hammocks are being hung. It’s pink wine season, people, and it officially begins with Chuck Kanski’s annual Solo Vino Rosé Tent Tasting. It’s the seventh year for the event being held this Sunday from 2-5pm. The big … [ Read more]
Wine Wednesday: The Best White Grape for Fall, and a Solo Vino Tasting
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I was chatting on WCCO with John Hines yesterday, and it got me thinking about all things autumn. We’ll be toting heavy porters and fresh hops to our harvest tables, but what wines are best suited to fall drinking? In our discussion of comfort foods, my thoughts began to wander back to Foreign Legion and … [ Read more]
Wine Wednesday: USA vs. Germany
June 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It all comes down to Thursday’s match. A win captures the group and punches our ticket to the next round. Even a draw sends us through, but the Great Jürgen says we won’t be playing for one. In an effort to predict tomorrow’s outcome, we headed to Solo Vino last Friday to wage a German … [ Read more]
Wine Wednesday: 5 Rosés from Solo Vino
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By John Garland The Solo Vino Rosé Tent Tasting was once again a wonderful gathering of beautiful people drinking equally pretty wines. Over 130 were sampled last Sunday – mostly rosé, with some whites, reds and beers thrown in for good measure. Rosés are perfect wine for the early spring. They’re light and refreshing and, … [ Read more]
