Chablis Feature

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer Hi, my name is Peter, and I have a Chardonnay problem.    It’s mostly a mineral-driven, barely-to-no-oak Chardonnay problem, but I’m a fan of a well-made bottle from just about anywhere. This doesn’t extend to Champagne, however, where I prefer Pinot Noir and Meunier to Char … read more

Jason DeRusha's Summer Wine Pick

Written by Jason DeRusha I had a wonderful opportunity to get out to the Willamette Valley in Oregon last year for a quick getaway with Alyssa. Among the many great wineries we were able to visit was Soter Vineyards. Many thanks again to local distributors The Libation Project for getting us an appointment, since you need one in advance to … read more

Natural Wine

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer What’s Natural Wine?    A big can of worms, that’s what. No two wine people can agree on what “natural” means, how it’s made, or even what’s natural about it since wine doesn’t exist in nature; it’s a man-made product and always has been. So in … read more

Surdyk’s Cheese Shop: IYKYK

Written by Surdyk's Staff   Surdyk’s Cheese Shop is a small but mighty market located inside Surdyk’s Liquor Store in Northeast Minneapolis. Since 1979 it has been a source for all things delicious. Anchored by a cheese case housing over 150 global options, the space is filled with charcuterie, locally made breads, season … read more