Photo: Sip Better
For the past month, we have been running a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo to help grow the Sip Better wine club, as well as support our *brand new* flagship wine shop in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. And WOW! The support! We are so grateful to everyone who purchased a perk and contributed.
The IndieGoGo funds will allow us to galvanize our existing wine club and online platform, as well as help us successfully run our brick-and-mortar wine shop. We also plan on purchasing a delivery vehicle in the future, to make wine club deliveries a convenient option for our local members. All of this is possible because of our wonderful community of wine lovers! Thank you!
THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS!
Jennifer Van Buren
Elizabeth Roberts
Katherine Phalen
Lori Dorn
Halina Alexejun
Heidi Hoyt
Becky Drexler
Karam Kamal
Thomas Olson
Sabrina Gilman
Cami Whitt
Steve Adam
Whitney McChane
Dina Andreotti
Susan Eiden
Cameron and Elizabeth Olig
Thomas Fleming
Jay Johnson
Julie Carstensen
Kimberly...
Photo: The Jason Show
Our sommelier, Leslee, made one of her regular appearances on The Jason Show this week to talk grape varietals! She also answered a few audience questions about wine. Take a look and enjoy Jason and Leslee's goofy banter while you're at it.
[video courtesy of The Jason Show]
Photo: North Loop Neighborhood Association
[ Press from the North Loop Neighborhood Association published September 29, 2022 ]
New Bottle Shop Will Help You Go Beyond Pinot And Chardonnay
She’s already a well-known sommelier, TV spokesperson, educator and owner of a wine club with 600+ members from coast to coast. And now Leslee Miller is taking on one more project to help us learn more about the wine we drink. She’s opened the Sip Better bottle shop in the North Loop.
It’s a bit tucked away at the side of a building on 3rd Street North near 7th Avenue. But after you work your way through a winding hallway to her new shop, you’ll find wines from around the world, helpfully categorized from light to full-bodied.
“There are 10,000 grape varietals in the world and most Americans are still only drinking three,” Miller said.
She has a passion for small family-owned international wine growers, committed to farming via sustainable, organic and biodynamic practices. Most of the wines in her shop are at the $15 or $16 price point. And...
Photo: Sip Better wine shop
It's the last day of September! How's your Fall feeling so far? We're loving that special golden afternoon light that accompanies the change in seasons. Have a great weekend and enjoy this little list of fun things!
FRIDAY FAVES - 9.30.22
- I want every one of these tropical fruit-shaped plates. The dragonfruit one is particularly gorgeous.
> DRINK THIS: Bilo Idro 'Marina Cuvée' from Dalmatia, Croatia
- You already know this by now, but Lizzo played a historical crystal flute from the Library of Congress! Now that's the kind of story I want to see on my newsfeed.
> DRINK THIS: Matic 'Mea' Blaufränkisch Pet Nat Rosé from Slovenia
- "The Science Behind Nonalcoholic Wine," from the Smithsonian Magazine.
> DRINK THIS: Giesen (0% alcohol) Sauvignon Blanc
- A guide to Fall-scented candles, broken down by price. That Charcoal Candle from Apotheke sounds luxurious.
> DRINK THIS: Birichino 'Saint Georges Old Vines' Zinfandel from California
- Are you getting into Pickleball like the rest of the...
Photo: Dimitri Jablokov via Unsplash
Happy Fall, y'all! Please enjoy some of our favorite internet finds this week, plus wine pairings to drink with them.
FRIDAY FAVES - 9.23.22
- Okay, this Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese is absolutely going on my to-make list. It's going to ROCK alongside a creamy but bright and minerally Chardonnay (see below).
> DRINK THIS: De Wetshof Estate 'Bon Vallon' Chardonnay
- Temps are dropping, friends! Get cozy with our somm-selected wines for Fall.
- Fred Franzia has passed away at age 79. Wine Enthusiast does a deep dive on the man's impact on bargain wines.
> DRINK THIS: Left Coast Cellars White Pinot Noir
- Need a great book recommendation for the winter months ahead? I love this Cup of Jo post calling for readers' top three books!
> DRINK THIS: Paolo Scavino Nebbiolo
- A great little guide for how to change your skincare routine for Fall and Winter.
> DRINK THIS: J. Bouchon 'Paîs Viejo'
- We've got our eyes on Minnesota's Fall Colors Finder! Where are you planning on peeping the leaves...
