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Best Wine Shops In The Twin Cities

Red with beef, white with fish. Is that the extent of your wine knowledge? If it is, there are places that can help! Or, maybe you know all there is to know but you're looking for that special flavor. Here are the places that can help you pick out that perfect vino!

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Haskell's

Various Twin Cities locations
www.haskells.com

Family owned and run since 1934, Haskell's is the granddaddy of Twin Cities wine shops! Owner Jack Farrell can be heard every week on WCCO Radio as he travels the world in search of their one-of-a-kind wines. Famous for their "Nickel" wine sales, Haskell's is a must stop when stocking up the cellar.

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Surdyk's

303 East Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
www.surdyks.com

Surdyk's has also been an institution in NE Minneapolis since 1934. One of the largest wine selections in the midwest greets shoppers along with a very knowledgeable staff. Surdyk's is also a great place to find cheese and snacks to compliment their wine.

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Solo Vino

517 Selby Ave.
St. Paul
solovinowines.com

Solo Vino is an independent wine shop located in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of St. Paul. Solo Vino specializes in some of the smaller growers. Think of them as the Microbrews of the wine world! A wonderful place to experience new wines and definitely visit them for their wine tastings.

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France 44 Wine and Spirits

4351 France Ave. South
Minneapolis
www.france44.com

Like Surdyk's, France 44 has not only wine but a fabulous cheese shop to go along with it. France 44 offers classes on different wines plus a wine club that lets you sample new wines each month, meet other enthusiasts plus save a little $$$ on specials!

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WineStreet Spirits

859 Village Center Drive
North Oaks
www.thewinestreetjournal.com

You would expect to find a very good wine shop in North Oaks, wouldn't you? WineStreet Spirits does a great job of providing recommendations on new wines, what's hot, what's a great deal and what you just can't afford to miss!

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Thomas Liquor

1941 Grand Ave.
St. Paul
www.thomasliquor.com

Thomas Liquors is a family owned, neighborhood liquor store and wine shop in St. Paul. Another terrific place to educate yourself on wine as they provide tastings and even educational series!

-Lindsey Peterson is the Assistant Program Director at WCCO Radio.

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