The Cellars Wine & Spirits

Locally owned. Globally recognized. Minnesota.

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Well, it’s five o'clock somewhere.

Interesting Facts About Beer: One For Every Year You Legally Couldn’t Drink

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Is it 5 o’clock somewhere yet?

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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday’s Wine Lunch will be at Meritage (DT St. Paul)! Noon start. Call 651-222-5670 for reservations (they are closed today but you can leave a message).

1st Course Venison Tartare with Rosemary-Juniper Panna Cotta, Beet, Almond and Kumquat

2nd Course Parisian Gnocchi with Squash, Golden Raisin, Pistachio and White Verjus Gastrique

3rd Course Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Crispy Polenta, Wild Mushroom, Red Watercress and Mushroom Broth

Dessert Course:  TBD

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Beer Temperatures: A Primer

Ice cold beer has been marketed as an ideal temperature for 60 years now, but we know that’s not really the case. Cold temperatures dull aroma & flavor. Think about ice cream: we barely taste anything until it starts to melt.

Really, beer is supposed to be fun; drink what you like. If you like freezing brews, you do you. But here are some basic guidelines on how we roll:

Keep reading

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO08WJMp1FQ)

One of our best selling products - the story behind Bell’s Two Hearted! 

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My wife says I am busy with Pinot Noir every waking moment. Not true, I also dream about it.

Rusty Gaffney, Prince of Pinot

Join us tomorrow (January 16) in Woodbury at noon and 1pm for all things Pinot. And... If you think you don’t like Pinot, drink again!

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Informative sessions on wines and appropriate food pairings. Sponsored by The Cellars Wine & Spirits. www.thecellars.com

We’re partnering with St. Paul College Chef Gina Schmidt to bring you wine and food pairing courses. 

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Wine warms the soul as well as the body

Plato

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December 12 Wine Seminar

It’s time to sharpen our senses (or at least take them for a walk around the block).

This Saturday we are doing our annual “Brown Bag” seminar. Here’s how it works: we have 8 wines in numbered brown bags, we give you a list of varietal descriptors matched to the tasting notes on each of the wines. You just have to match the taste of the wine to the numbered bottle. This is a great way to learn how to be a bit more perceptive of the wine you drink. We even give you the information and very helpful hints to name the varietal (although that is pretty advanced - just watch the movie/documentary “Somm” where future Sommeliers differ on which wine was which in a the blind tasting and you’ll quickly find out naming varietals isn’t that easy BUT we give you plenty of clues and information so you can amaze yourselves!

The most important part of this? It is NOT a test, but rather an exercise in tasting wine. And as you know, exercise makes for a better athlete!

I really hope you can join us in Woodbury for either the noon or 1PM sessions. And, if you just want to come and taste 8 great wines without doing the exercise, that’s great too!

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”

― W.B. Yeats

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December 5 Wine Lunch Menu

We have a menu for the Dec 5th Wine Lunch at Brasserie Zentral (612-333-0505)! And there are still some seats left (but call soon so you get in!).

Here’s the menu:

First Course Poached Pear Salad Blue Cheese, Marconna Almonds, Pomegranate (The mix of flavors here is awesome and will require a multi-layered wine)

Second Course Rabbit & Smoked Fish Terrine Roasted Beets, Horseradish, Balsamic Onion Marmalade (I am REALLY happy to see this. A wine pairing challenge that should be extra fun!)

Third Course House Made Cavatelli with Braised Duck (Cavatelli translated means "little buns” and they look like little hot dog buns which should be perfect with the braised duck!)

Dessert Course Gerbeaud Cake with Walnut, Apricot, Caramel & Creme Fraiche

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Thanksgiving Wine Suggestions

Thanksgiving is a holiday rooted in tradition, in both nationalist and familial sense. While many will be sitting down to turkey dinners on Thursday, those turkeys will be prepared differently, and each calls for a different wine. 

If you’re sick of the typical Thanksgiving turkey pairings, check out our suggestions to mix it up. And shop local at The Cellars Wines & Spirits, of course!

Starting with appetizers, like baked brie & apples? Try the 2014 Matray Rose d’Adule

Turkey with anise and cinnamon? 2014 Comte de Montimas Viognier

Orange rosemary turkey? 2012 Domaine Matray Moulin-a-Vent

Spatchcocked turkey? 2013 Chateau Pierreux Bourgogne

Glazed & lacquered roast turkey? 2011 Mommessin Moulin-a-Vent

Porchetta-style turkey? 2010 Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Gravy-braised turkey legs & onions? 2012 Michael Pozzan Napa Valley Merlot

What are you pouring this Thanksgiving?

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Syncline Wine Lunch Menu

We have a menu for the Nov. 7th Wine Lunch with Syncline at Brasserie Zentral in DT MPLS! There are still seats available (as of Oct. 31).

Call 612-333-0505 for reservations. The Green Line stops right in from of the restaurant. Noon start.

Here’s what we will be enjoying with James and Poppie Mantone from Syncline!

First Course Juniper Cured Arctic Char Egg, Orange, Rye Crisp & Nasturtium The Wine: 2014 Syncline Columbia Valley Rose’ Second Course Duck Liver Pate Shaved Apple Salad, Cider Reduction and Marcona Almonds The Wine: 2014 Syncline Underwood Mountain and Celilo Vineyard Gruner Veltliner Third Course Braised Beef Short Rib "Bourguignon" Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Sauce The Wine: 2013 Syncline Subduction Red Fourth Course Chocolate-Pine Nut Tort The Wine: 2013 Syncline Horse Heaven Hills Grenache/Carignan

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With a thoughtful design touches, the Norlan Whiskey Glass meets all your whiskey consumption needs. October 29, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Your guide to eating, drinking & carrying on.

“We’re not sure whether the goat udders would give the beer that kind of barnyard funkiness, but either way, it still seems like a good deal.”

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Single Malt  Seminar Lineup

The fun starts at 7pm on October 7 at our Roseville location: 

Bunnahabhain 12yr

Bunnahabhain 18yr

BunnahabhainToiteach

Deanston Virgin

Deanston 12yr

Tamdhu 10yr

Black Bottle

Cedar Ridge Bourbon (starting course)

Hartley & Gibson Oloroso Sherry (Opening Course)

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Your Drunk Aunt Was Right: The Hot Toddy Is The Cure To The Common Cold | VinePair

Your aunt didn't just drink Hot Toddies because she liked good whiskey, they actually worked and science proves it.

Seems appropriate as we head into cold/flu season.

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Your guide to eating, drinking & carrying on.

Genius.