January 14 – New France Wine Company
New France was founded in 1993 to connect Minnesota with the great wines and wineries of the world. Since that time, we have evolved to represent a much greater range of products with the addition of spirits, sake, and non-alcoholic selections. Most of the products we carry are from small, passionate producers who make unique, environmentally sustainable products that express a sense of place.  Hosted by Wendy Durrwachter.

Wines to Taste:
Willajory Pinot Noir
G.D. Vajra Dolcetto
Mocali Brunello
Sergio Mottura Orvieto
Domaine Kientzler Riesling

February 4 – Johnson Brothers & Wine Merchants
The Wine Merchants division within Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, is a dedicated organization focused on quality and luxury wines and spirits, representing high-end, family-owned wineries and iconic brands with a focus on brand stewardship, education, and exceptional customer experiences. They act as a specialized arm for premium products, handling key labels like Allegrini, Caymus and Dom Perignon, leveraging Johnson Brothers’ extensive distribution network for these sought-after wines and spirits.  Hosted by Genet Gaskell.

Wines to Taste:
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre
Allegrini Valpolicella
Brancaia Tre
Cafaggio Chianti Classico SGL EST (TBA)
Villalta Ripasso Della Valpolicella (TBA)

March 4 – Maverick Beverage Company
Maverick Beverage MN is a locally rooted wine and spirits distributor serving retailers and restaurants across the state. We provide a diverse selection of quality products—from everyday favorites to thoughtfully curated, small-production finds—with a focus on producers who care about craftsmanship and sustainability. Our mission is to offer dependable service, great beverages, and engaging tasting experiences that connect our community with wines worth discovering. Hosted by Lauren Murphy.

Wines to Taste:
Piccini Chianti Riserva
Le Monde Pinot Grigio
The Pinot Project Pinot Noir

April 1 – Rootstock Wine Company
Rootstock Wine Company is a team of passionate wine lovers. We curate a collection of wines chosen carefully for their balance, typicity, and overall quality. Rootstock’s elite sales staff provides exceptional service to a select group of customers who likewise believe that wine is an integral part of a life lived well. Rootstock’s ethos comes from the European classical tradition of “winegrowing” as opposed to “winemaking”: an organic process, rather than a manipulative one. The name Rootstock invokes this idea. The rooted part of the vine connects directly with the essential minerals, nutrients, and water that give life to the vine, just as our team is rooted to the core belief that a wine must speak of some place, some piece of land, and that place is precisely where those grapes give greatest expression to their potential. The winegrower thus tends to the vineyard, harvests the fruits of his or her labor, and in the cellar, keeps things clean and gets out of the way, intervening as little as possible to find a true expression of terroir. Hosted by Emma Buls.

Wines to Taste:
(TBA)

May 6 – Phillips Wine & Spirits
Phillips is a Minnesota company and falls under the Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. umbrella. Hosted by Noah Clock,

Wines to Taste:
(TBA)