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Trends for 2025

Trends for 2025

posted on Jan 29th 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
Jan 20th 2025

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
Jan 2nd 2025

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
Sep 5th 2024

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
Henri Prudhon Feature
Aug 16th 2024

Henri Prudhon Feature

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer Burgundy is a region defined by location: your vineyard is either in the right place or it isn’t. While this has held true for centuries, climate change has moved the boundaries. Vineyards deemed too high on the slope to ripen fully are now getting ideal sun exposure, and the trees that may have sha … read more

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