Trends for 2025

Written by Surdyk's Staff We are excited about every department of the store as we head into 2025. SPIRIT: MODERATION IS KEY REVERSE COCKTAILS Martinis and Manhattans are typically built 2:1 of strong spirit to vermouth. We recommend reversing that order - just be sure you are using the good stuff. Our pick for Martini … read more

How to Start a Wine Cellar

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer Collecting wine can be a highly personal thing…or it can be approached with the technical dispassion of trading stocks and securities. Every collector has their favorites and biases, and every collector has an opinion on what should be included. For example, someone may think it’s critical t … read more

Zebra Sightings at Surdyk's

Written by Surdyk's Staff To know what a Zebra is we first must learn what an Adult Non-Alcoholic (ANA) product is.    ANAS are beverages designed to replicate or replace an otherwise alcoholic drink. This is not soda (pop) or lemonade or iced tea. This is meant to recreate a cocktail, wine or beer experience without the inclus … read more

Need for Mead

Written by Surdyk's Staff There is no more appropriate time to talk about Mead than when the Minnesota Ren Fest is going strong and the Vikings are about to kick off their regular season. But how many of us know the history of the ancient drink behind horned goblets and Game of Thrones? { "__shgImageV2Elements" … read more