Pick Up Some Under Cost Wine Before Next Week’s Fall Sale!

If you have seen our recent ads or read our recent newsletter – you are likely already in the know about our Fall Sale, starting next week. But if it’s been too long since you’ve visited our downtown Minneapolis store, you may not know that we offer great pricing on beer, wine and spirits every day!

Below, see a list of some great wine selections - all priced under cost - and all available this week. And if you are one of our many wine lovers - and haven’t already reserved your spot - be sure to sign-up for our Dreyfus Ashby Wine Tasting, also happening next week!

Sixto Roza Hills Chardonnay 2014
Columbia Valley, Washington
93 Points Wine Advocate
The 2014 Chardonnay Roza Hills Vineyard is another beauty from this label that does everything right. From chalky soils and an elevation of 1,350 feet, it offers a rich, rounded, concentrated style to go with classic stone fruits, melon, honeysuckle and underbrush.
Sale $24.99/bottle
Reg. $54.99/bottle

Montes Alpha Syrah 2016
Colchagua Valley, Chile
92 Points James Suckling
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $25.99/bottle

Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France
The complex aromas of black olives and blackberry come from the carefully controlled extraction performed during vinification. Its full, fat body on the palate lends it a remarkable elegance. The long-lasting rich, fleshy bouquet reveals notes of roasted coffee, blackcurrant and prunes.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $22.99/bottle

Craft Beer of the Month For October 2019: Fair State

“We believe that when people come together, amazing things can happen.”

This opening salvo may be found by visiting the website for Fair State Brewing Cooperative, our craft beer of the month. This is both an amazing mantra for a local craft brewer like Fair State to live by – and an ideal we support every day in our downtown Minneapolis store. What better way to come together, after all, than by sampling a few new great craft beers, wines and spirits – as we do every weekend?

See the specials we will be offering this month on both Fair State Brewing – and a host of other craft beer options – below:

October Craft Beer of the Month:
Fair State Brewing Co-Op 4pks -
Fair State IPA 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Fair State Pilsner 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Fair State Pahlay Alay 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Fair State Roselle 4pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Fair State Mirror Universe 4pk Sale $13.99 Reg. $14.99

New Craft Beer:
56 UFO Double IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Blacklist Hazier NE IPA $13.99 4pk 16oz cans
Fair State Circles Of Confusion Double Dry-hopped Hazy IPA Sale: $15.99 Reg: $16.99
Inbound Hazy Shades NE IPA $10.99 4pk 16oz cans
Indeed Chai Velvet Spiced Beer $10.99 4pk cans
Lupulin Sexy Hops Hazy Pale Ale Brewed With Sultana Hops $13.99
Mikkeller Awful Gato Imperial Brown Ale With Vanilla And Coffee $19.99 4pk 16oz cans
Mikkeller Pardon Art Jargon NE Double IPA $19.99 4pk 16oz cans
Mikkeller Did You Mist Me? Smoked Lager Brewed With Hot Stones $11.99 4pk 16oz cans
Oddside Hazel's Nuts Barrel-aged Imperial Stout Brewed With Coffee $5.69 12oz bottle
The Brewing Projekt Orange Drank Imperial Kettle Sour With Orange, Tangerine and Mandarin $12.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Tinkerer Vol. 3 NE IPA With Cryo Citra, Cryo Simcoe and Cryo Amarillo $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Resist With Passion Fruit $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Collaboration With Weld Werks Turn Out The Light Imperial Stout With Chocolate and Coconut $19.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Bruery So Happens It's Tuesday Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout $11.99 16oz can
Three Floyd's Necron 99 IPA $11.99 6pk bottles
Three Floyd's Zombie Dust Pale Ale $13.99 6pk bottles

How Will New Tariffs Impact The Price Of Wine & Spirits in Downtown Minneapolis?

We called our daughter, Ann last week to wish her a Happy 39th Birthday and were told that she didn’t have time to talk to us because she was in meetings to discuss her company's reaction to the proposed 25% tariffs on wine. Ann is a senior brand manager for a large wine importing company.

We are pretty sure that you have all heard about the proposed tariffs by now, and are wondering what the impact might be on the prices of wine and spirits in our downtown Minneapolis store. Let's see if we can help...

Let's start with Scotch Whisky. I don't "get it"???? Scotch comes from Scotland. Scotland is part of the UK. "Brexit" goes into effect on October 31st. Effective that date, the United Kingdom will not be part of the European Union...so why include single malt scotch, but NOT blended scotch? So the duty on Glenlivet goes up, but the duty on Chivas Regal doesn’t? Furthermore, Irish Whiskey from the Republic of Ireland is included, but NOT when distilled in Northern Ireland. So, no increase on the duty on Jameson. Go figure??

Apparently, all liqueurs and cordials from the EU are included in the tariffs. Campari announced today that they are considering moving the production of Aperol and Campari to the US. Go Figure??

Wine under 14% that is not carbonated and shipped in containers smaller than 2 liter containers is subject to the tariff. Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and 3 liter bag in a box are all exempt. Go figure??

Now, here is the part that is interesting...assuming the tariffs ARE enforced...it is an AD VALOREM tariff. That means that the tariff is imposed on the value that the European producer receives for his product. Any part of the cost of shipping, importer's profit, distributor's costs and profits, and retailer's costs and profits is NOT subject to the tariff. As we speak, every European producer and his importer is figuring out how to shift portions of the price of all these wines and spirits to the United States.

In other words, DON’T PANIC!! The price of your favorite imported adult beverage is not going up as much as you think it might. Also, most of these guys stop shipping around November 1st because of the increased cost to protect wine from freezing, so most wine from the EU will be shipped before the tariff goes into effect.

Anyhow, enough talk about price….let’s get to taste! So on that note, we would like to once again extend to you an invitation to an upcoming wine tasting featuring Dreyfus Ashby, happening on Tuesday, October 22nd. Call us at 612 339-4040, or send us an email at info@1010wws.com, for reservations. The cost of the event is $25, which can be used toward the purchase of anything that night.

Find the Perfect Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits To Celebrate The Minnesota Twins Return to the Playoffs!

“Damn Yankees” the Broadway musical, won nominated for nine Tony Awards in 1956 and won seven of them. While we don’t believe anyone in the Minnesota Twins organization (successors to the Washington Senators depicted in the show) sold his soul to the Devil, we are hopeful for the same result in the playoffs that start tonight! You will want to have a bar fully stocked with craft beer, wine and spirits to watch the games, and, of course, Champagne to celebrate the Twins’ victory. As usual, we at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis are here to help you select the perfect adult beverages to help get you through the exciting series.

Apart from the Twins making the playoffs, the Gophers are undefeated and two games away from “bowl eligible”. The Timberwolves are about to start their season. The Wild started just last night, and while it was a tough outing, there is a lot of season left to play. As for the Vikings - the team is looking for answers… we hope they find them!

With the advent of Autumn, the special events at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits just keep on coming.

Just less than week from today is October 10th. That’s 10/10, so it is OUR DAY! We are going to celebrate the day with an absolutely FABULOUS FREE TASTING from 4 PM to 7PM. The fabulous and talented Mitch Zavada from The Wine Company has picked out half a dozen wines that are so good that we NEVER put them on tastings…unless the occasion is very special, and this one is. Be sure to join him!

October 22nd we are hosting a tasting of Burgundy and Oregon Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the Maison Joseph Drouhin along with a few other fun things. Everyone who tastes wine at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits knows my bias in this duel of terroir, but we are going to make it easy for everyone to taste the difference that soil and climate make in the taste and texture of these noble varieties. Who knows? I might change my opinion! (Editor's Note: Fat Chance!). To reserve your place at this tasting, call us at 612 339-4040 or drop us an e mail at info@1010wws.com. The cost of admission is $25.00, but should you buy some wine at the tasting, that charge is refunded.

The NEXT DAY, October 23rd, our FALL SALE begins! The sale lasts until November 10th. The whole store will be a veritable sea of pink special tags as we offer the best prices of the season just in time for Holiday entertaining.

Watch our Instagram and Facebook pages – along with this site - for more excitement from us. You can also stay in the know by subscribing to our newsletter at the bottom of this page.

As always, thank you. Without you and your support we wouldn’t be here. We appreciate your business, your friendship and your advice and counsel. Thanks for reading this!

Stock Up For October With These Great Wine Specials!

October in Minnesota, for many of us, means getting that last bit of time outdoors before the other shoe drops and the inevitable winter comes. So while the roads in downtown Minneapolis are still clear of snow and ice, we encourage you to visit our store soon and stock up on wine we have on special!

See our newest list of wine specials, below. Remember, too, that good weather, bad weather – or anything in-between – we are planning for a special wine tasting featuring Dreyfus Ashby this October 22nd. Call us at 612 339-4040, or send us an email at info@1010wws.com, for reservations. The cost of the event is $25, which can be used toward the purchase of anything that night.

Under Cost Wine

Sixto Roza Hills Chardonnay 2014
Columbia Valley, Washington
93 Points Wine Advocate
The 2014 Chardonnay Roza Hills Vineyard is another beauty from this label that does everything right. From chalky soils and an elevation of 1,350 feet, it offers a rich, rounded, concentrated style to go with classic stone fruits, melon, honeysuckle and underbrush.
Sale $24.99/bottle
Reg. $54.99/bottle

Montes Alpha Syrah 2016
Colchagua Valley, Chile
92 Points James Suckling
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $25.99/bottle

Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France
The complex aromas of black olives and blackberry come from the carefully controlled extraction performed during vinification. Its full, fat body on the palate lends it a remarkable elegance. The long-lasting rich, fleshy bouquet reveals notes of roasted coffee, blackcurrant and prunes.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $22.99/bottle

Wine Specials

Domaine Lafage Bastide Miraflors Rouge 2016
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
94 Points Jed Dunnuck
A wine that almost always over-delivers, the 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is, I suspect, the finest vintage for this cuvée to date (it’s in the same league as the off-the-charts 2015). A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache from Lesquerde and Saint Martin de Fenouillet (both in the northern part of the Roussillon), aged all in older barrels and concrete tanks, it boasts rockstar notes of ripe blackberry fruits, spice, dried garrigue, and hints of chocolate. Possessing a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and sensational purity, it’s another one of those values that almost seems too good to be true.
Sale $14.99/bottle
Reg. $16.99/bottle

Clos du Mont Olivet Cotes du Rhone Vielle Vignes
Rhone, France
92 Points Jed Dunnuck
Showing terrific fruit and silky, elegant textures, solid complexity and plenty to love. Made mostly from Grenache planted in sandy soils, this terrific barrel sample offers full-bodied notes of strawberries, garrigue, and pepper, with a beautiful elegance and purity on the palate. Readers looking for a traditionally made, high-quality Côtes du Rhône can’t go wrong with this.
Sale $19.99/bottle
Reg. $24.99/bottle

Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Willamette Valley, Oregon
92 Points Wine Advocate
The pale to medium ruby-purple 2016 Pinot Noir Estate has a wonderful open nose of black cherry, blueberry pie, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, warm earth and autumn leaves with pretty red and blue flower perfume. Light to medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with black and blue fruits layers plus oodles of spice and flower notes, with fine, grainy tannins and mouthwatering acidity, finishing very long and layered.
Sale $28.99/bottle
Reg. $34.99/bottle

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet 2016
Sonoma County, California
90 Points Wine Advocate
Blended of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot aged in 30 new French oak for 16 months, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley features crème de cassis, Black Forest cake and wild blueberry scents with suggestions of wild sage, black soil and tapenade. Full-bodied with a wonderfully plush, fine-grained frame, it has a lively line cutting through the densely packed fruit, finishing long.
Sale $29.99/bottle
Reg. $39.99/bottle

Roaga Opera Prima XVII
Piedmont, Italy
Opera Prima was created in the late 1970’s by Alfredo Roagna with the idea of assembling great vintages of Nebbiolo for Barbaresco in order to build a wine that can boast beauty from an array of different vintages. This release has some bottle age and is the best mature Nebbiolo we have tasted in recent memory. Do not miss this opportunity to drink a beautifully mature nebbiolo that is absolutely singing from a storied producer.
Sale $49.99/bottle
Reg. $59.99/bottle

Wine Cellar Selections!!!!

Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Paje 2014
Piedmont, Italy
96 Points, Vinous
Beams of minerality and salinity cut through a core of dense, dark fruit in the 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Pajè. Deeply pitched and tannic, the 2014 is a super-classic, youthfully austere Barbaresco that is going to need time to be at its best. Readers should expect a firm, structured Barbaresco. The finish alone is striking. Crushed rocks, minerals, sage and lavender add nuance to this chiseled, finely sculpted Barbaresco. Readers who can find it should not hesitate.
$74.99/bottle (3 bottles)

Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2014
Piedmont, Italy
96 Points, Wine Advocate
The 2014 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà shows excellent textural richness with dark fruit, followed by notes of tobacco and tilled earth. Black truffle and dried fruit converge on the bouquet to add to the intensity. You really appreciate the freshness and sheer power of this succulent, well-structured and medium to full-bodied Barbaresco. This one's the real deal.
$74.99/bottle (3 bottles)

Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet 2015
Sonoma County, California
93 Points Vinous
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a selection of the best blocks and barrels in Beringer's Knights Valley property. Dark cherry, raspberry, espresso, graphite, incense and dried flowers are all fused together in this decidedly ample, voluptuous Cabernet. Here, too, the 2015 is more fruit-driven and less savory than it typically is. Even so, there is plenty to like.
Sale $59.99/bottle
Reg. $69.99/bottle

Mt Brave Cabernet 2015
Napa Valley, California
96 Points Wine Advocate
Composed of 87.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 1.5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder gives up notions of crème de cassis, violets, baker's chocolate, licorice and yeast extract with a touch of beef drippings. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully expressive, the palate gives lovely ripe tannins and great freshness, finishing long and earthy.
Sale $69.99/bottle
Reg. $89.99/bottle

Pumpkin Beer Is Here In Our Downtown Minneapolis Store!

It seems that there are two types of craft beer drinkers in the fall…those that can’t wait for pumpkin beer to get here – and those that can’t seem to wrap their heads around just how early it arrives.

For those of you in the first group, we are happy to say that pumpkin beer is here – in our downtown Minneapolis store. And for those of you in the latter, just look at all the new non-pumpkin craft beer we have on special this week!

We hope to see you this weekend – and remember that we’ll be tasting craft beers alongside a great selection of wines today and tomorrow – including our September Craft Beer of the Month!

New Craft Beer - Pumpkin & Non-Pumpkin:
2 Towns Hollow Jack'd Imperial Pumpkin Cider $6.99 500ml bottle
Able One Of Us Hazy IPA $13.99 6pk cans
Bent Paddle Raspberry Wilderness Tuxedo Sour $12.99 6pk cans
Blackstack Wavy IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Blackstack Wavier Double Dry-hopped IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Clown Shoes Gordo Imperial Pumpkin Stout $6.99 16oz can
Earth Rider Festbier $10.99 6pk cans
Headflyer Holla Honey Wheat Ale $9.99 750ml crowler can
Headflyer Hawaiian Sophie Pineapple Pale Ale $11.99 4pk 16oz cans
Headflyer It Was All A Juicy Dream IPA $13.99 4pk 16oz cans
Inbound Pastry Ale Dark Fruited Sour $13.99 4pk 16oz cans
Insight Colossal Catfish Double Dry-hopped Hazy IPA $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
Left Hand Nitro White Russian White Stout $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
Lift Bridge Fireside Flannel Brown Ale $9.99 6pk cans
Lupulin S&M Simcoe and Mosaic IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Modist Raspberry Shook Milkshake IPA $20.99 4pk 16oz cans
Omnipollo Aon Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Stout $6.99 12oz bottle
The Brewing Projekt Tinkerer Series 2 with Galaxy and Mosaic Hops $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Stolen Mile Golden Ale with Citrus and Mint $10.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Resist Mango Milkshake IPA with Vanilla and Lactose $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Hawaiian Shirt Party Imperial Kettle Sour $19.99 4pk 16oz cans
Tin Whiskers Nut Goodie Porter with Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Maple $12.99 4pk 16oz cans
Toppling Goliath Mornin' Latte Imperial Coffee Milk Stout $17.99 4pk 16oz cans

Wednesday Whiskey Specials (And One Vodka!) In Downtown Minneapolis!

While we understand that autumn just started this week, in Minnesota, it’s never too early to say that the weather this season has been great so far! To help you take in the last of this great weather, we have a perfect selection of whiskeys – and one vodka! – on special this week in our downtown Minneapolis store.

See what we are offering below, from a Crown Royal Peach that is ideal for sipping on your porch, to a rare Kentucky Owl Rye Batch that can be savored from now until winter.

We hope to see you in the store soon – and remember to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page and keep an eye on our Events page to see what will be on our tasting menu this weekend!

Liquor Specials!!!

Crown Royal Peach
750ML
$26.99 ****Limited

2 Gingers Irish Whiskey
750ML
Sale $15.99 Reg. $20.99

Four Roses Bourbon
1.75L
Sale $34.99 Reg. $39.99

Absolut Vodka
1.0L (all types)
Sale $21.99 Reg. $24.99

Rare Whiskey

Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #3
750ml
$199.99 (1 bottle)

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
750ml B519
$74.99 (9 bottles)

Watch The Leaves Change With Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits From 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in Downtown Minneapolis

We have been enjoying weather that’s much more like the middle of June than it is like the middle of September. If, however, you are old enough to be shopping at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits, you know that this is only a temporary reprieve as fall is here NOW! The days are getting shorter and the leaves are already beginning to turn. Enjoy the warm weather because it cannot last!

Hopefully not for the last time, make us your first stop when planning your late Summer (weather-wise, anyway) or early Fall picnic, barbecue, or any other outside activity. We would like to be your first stop for your indoor dinner party, football watching event, or, dare I say it(?) watching the Twins play in the post-season. Let’s face it, we would like to be your first and last stop for all your adult beverage needs now, as the seasons are about to change, and going forward.

We are constantly on the lookout for the newest, the best and the most interesting wines, spirits and craft beers available to us. You can rest assured that one of us, at least, has tasted almost every product in the store or it wouldn’t be in the store. This is important because when you ask for a recommendation, you are entitled to know that the person who makes it has actually tasted the product. It may be more important to know that we “love all of our children” although perhaps not equally when it comes to making suggestions about what to drink. We stand behind whatever YOU pick because WE picked it first!

We think some of you may have missed the boat on the Louis/Dressner Portfolio Wine Tasting. Carl really knew his stuff and more importantly, the wines were outstanding! I am not going to belabor the point , but we really think you should take advantage of the Dreyfus Ashby wine tasting next month on October 22nd. This event is going to be a very interesting comparison of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Burgundy AND Oregon, all produced by the same company….Joseph Drouhin. Plus a few other excellent goodies like Champagne, Bordeaux and Napa Valley Cabernet. If you ever wondered about the effects of terroir, this event should help with your thinking. It is going to be GREAT FUN! As usual, the event will be a the Aloft Hotel starting at 6:30. Call us at (612)339-4040 or drop us an email at info@1010wws.com to secure your reservation. As always, the cost of admission is $25.00 but it will be refunded against purchases made at the tasting.

Enjoy the weather. Enjoy the Twins drive to the playoffs! Celebrate life’s little victories…with us! We are so thankful to have you as friends and customers! Thanks for reading this!

Wine & Whiskey Specials to Mark Your Mid-Week!

Is there any surer way to make a Wednesday feel like a Friday than a great set of whiskey and wine specials? Especially during those weeks between the bitter end of summer and the glorious start of autumn? 

We look forward to hearing your answer when you stop by our downtown Minneapolis store! See what we have on-hand, from under cost to cellar selections, in the list below.

Remember, too, to keep an eye on our Events page to see what wine and spirits we will be tasting in our store this weekend!

Under Cost Wine: 
Sixto Roza Hills Chardonnay 2014 
Columbia Valley, Washington 
93 Points Wine Advocate 
The 2014 Chardonnay Roza Hills Vineyard is another beauty from this label that does everything right. From chalky soils and an elevation of 1,350 feet, it offers a rich, rounded, concentrated style to go with classic stone fruits, melon, honeysuckle and underbrush. 
Sale  $24.99/bottle 
Reg.  $54.99/bottle 
 
Montes Alpha Syrah 2016 
Colchagua Valley, Chile 
92 Points James Suckling 
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish. 
Sale  $11.99/bottle 
Reg.  $25.99/bottle 
 
Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2011 
Languedoc, France 
The complex aromas of black olives and blackberry come from the carefully controlled extraction performed during vinification. Its full, fat body on the palate lends it a remarkable elegance. The long-lasting rich, fleshy bouquet reveals notes of roasted coffee, blackcurrant and prunes. 
Sale  $11.99/bottle 
Reg.  $22.99/bottle 
 
Wine Specials: 
Cune Monopole Blanco 2017 
Rioja, Spain 
91 Points James Suckling 
A bright and fruity white with mineral and sliced apple character. HIints of pear. Medium body, crisp finish. Always delicious. Drink now. (Bill Ward Wine of the Week!) 
Sale $13.99/bottle 
Reg.  $15.99/bottle 
 
Morgan Metallico Chardonnay 2016 
Monterey, California 
91 Points James Suckling 
A dense and fresh white with sliced-apple, honey and lemon character. Full-bodied, layered and flavorful. No oak. Drink now. Screw cap. 
Sale $19.99/bottle 
Reg.  $25.99/bottle 
 
Morgan Cotes du Crows 2016 
Monterey, California 
91 Points James Suckling 
Lots of peppers and spices with dark berries, chocolate and hints of meat. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. A fun blend of syrah, grenache, and tempranillo. Drink now. Screw cap. 
Sale $21.99/bottle 
Reg.  $25.99/bottle 
 
J.L. Chave Selection 'Offerus' Crozes Hermitage 2016 
Rhone, France 
92 Points Vinous 
Brilliant magenta. Expansive scents of fresh blackberry and boysenberry are complicated by suggestions of cracked pepper, olive and pungent flowers. Sappy, appealingly sweet dark berry preserve and cherry flavors show sharp delineation and spice and mineral qualities that build with air. Finishes with strong, energetic cut, well-knit tannins and lingering sweetness. 
Sale $34.99/bottle 
Reg.  $39.99/bottle 
 
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2016 
Sonoma County, California 
93 Points Wine Spectator 
Plump and loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this Zinfandel is a pleasure to drink. Bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice glide dynamically toward plush tannins.  
Sale $22.99/bottle 
Reg.  $26.99/bottle 
 
Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2012 
Tuscany, Italy 
90 Points Wine Advocate 
The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is Sangiovese that has been enhanced by small percentages of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.  This wine shows very nice ripeness with luscious, dark fruit flavors backed by spice and leather. 
Sale  $29.99/bottle 
Reg.  $39.99/bottle 
 
Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2014 
Napa Valley, California 
91 Points Wine Enthusiast 
Dark golden-hay in color, this white was fermented mostly in 900-gallon French oak foudres, with the remainder fermented in smaller French oak barrels. Nutty lime and gooseberry provide intrigue and saltiness against bright acidity, making for a complex and compelling impression on the palate. 
Sale $24.99/bottle 
Reg. $29.99/bottle 
 
Vina Hermina Crianza 2015 
Rioja, Spain 
91 Points James Suckling 
This is a prototypical, modern Rioja red with a very attractive balance of blueberries, fine, toasty and bitter-chocolate notes (from oak) and rather fine-grained tannins. Good length. 
Sale  $12.99/bottle 
Reg.  $16.99/bottle 

Wine Cellar Selections!!!! 

Terre Rouge DTR Syrah 2012 
Sierra Foothills, California 
94 Points Wine Enthusiast  
This is a big, flavorful wine, luscious in aroma, flavor and texture from the first whiffs of spicy oak and funky earth through saturated blackberry and clove flavors. The texture is both velvety and almost stiff at the same time. Drink now through 2020. 
Sale  $44.99/bottle 
Reg.  $54.99/bottle 
 
Bollinger La Grand Annee Brut 2008 
Champagne, France 
97 Points Wine Advocate 
Bollinger's 2008 La Grande Année is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm biscuits, dried white flowers and a delicate top note of walnuts and fino sherry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a beautifully refined mousse, superb concentration at the tightly wound core, incisive acids and a supremely elegant intermingling of Bollinger's oxidative stylistic signatures with fresh, vibrant fruit. The finish is long, precise and chalky. This is a Grande Année built for the cellar—the real excitement will come with a bit more bottle age—but this is already a thrilling Champagne in the making.  
$169.99/bottle  (6 bottles) 

Liquor Specials!!! 
Crown Royal Peach
750ML 
$26.99 ****Limited 

Sobieski Vodka
1.75L 
Sale  $16.99  Reg.  $21.99 

Maker's Mark Bourbon
1.75L 
Sale  $44.99  Reg.  $56.99 
 
Rare Whiskey 
Willett Rye 4yr
750ml
$54.99  (3 bottles) 

Craft Beer of the Month for September 2019: Pryes Brewing

It’s a testament to how quickly September can fly by, that we are just now formally announcing that Pryes Brewing is our September craft beer of the month!*
(*Our newsletter subscribers have been in the know for some time, of course. You can join them by subscribing at the bottom of this page!)

Pryes Brewing, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN, brews award-winning and thoughtfully designed craft beers. You can enjoy one or more of their offerings by visiting their tap room in the North Loop – or – by stopping by our downtown Minneapolis store anytime this month!

See the specials we are offering in our store this month from Pryes Brewing, along with several more craft beer options, below. And remember to keep an eye on our Events page to see what craft beers we will be tasting in-store this weekend!

September Craft Beer of the Month:
Pryes Brewing Co. 4pks
Pryes Mass Haze-Teria 4pk Sale $12.99 Reg. $13.99
Pryes Miraculum IPA 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Pryes Royal Raspberry 4pk Sale $10.99 Reg. $11.99

New Craft Beer:
Drekker Multiple Ectogasms DDH IPA $15.99 4pk cans
Drekker Key Lime Slang du JOur Key Lime Pie Sour $18.99 4pk cans
Drekker Orange Ya Glad We Didnt Say Prrrrt Mall Style Milkshake IPA $18.99 4pk cans
Surly 3DH Triple IPA $18.99 4pk cans
Surly Damien Dry-Hopped Black Ale $13.99 4pk cans
Broken Clock Pocket Watch Pecan Brown Ale $7.99 32oz Crowler
Fulton Spectre IPA $15.99 4pk cans
Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Pumpkin Ale $13.99 4pk bottles
Seattle Pumpkin Cider $11.99 4pk cans
Wild State Raspberry/Hibiscus Cider $10.99 4pk cans
Oliphant Oktoberboi Oktoberfest $8.99 750ml can
Oliphant Teenage Mutant Ninja Roshi Double IPA $9.99 750ml can
Bad Weather Tippin' It Down ESB With Earl Grey Tea $9.99 6pk cans
Lagunitas Hazy Memory IPA $13.99 6pk cans

Make 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits Your Downtown Minneapolis Destination For Autumnal Adult Beverages!

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it is time to look forward to the last third of 2019. For the moment, at least, the Twins seem to be a lock for the post season, the Vikings and Gophers are undefeated and anticipating successful seasons. The Lynx have clinched a playoff spot and Minnesota United is playing exciting soccer. There’s high school football every Friday night for the next couple of months…and the weather is still good enough to enjoy spectator sports as well as getting out for a round of golf or just a nice Autumn walk or bike ride.

Yes, September and October can be as good as it gets in Minnesota! Before you know it, there will be a crispness in the air that has been missing for awhile and we will all find that we are craving hearty meals... perhaps fewer summer salads and more spicy soups and stews. Many of you are going to be entertaining at pregame tailgating parties, as well as dinner parties and brunches.

Wait for it!!!

Here’s my lead in…for ALL these late Summer and early Autumn events, please remember to visit us at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis and let us help you find the perfect adult beverages to complement your dining, entertaining and leisure time activities! As usual, we have a vast and ever changing selection of tasty and interesting wines, spirits, craft beers and don’t let me forget Hard Seltzers to excite your palate as well as your thirst for what’s new and fun!

THIS Thursday September 12 from 5-7pm we will be tasting the Iberian Peninsula wines from Ole’ Imports with the Midwest Regional Manager Erin Drain! We suspect that this tasting will be just as much fun as the special Thursday tasting we had last week. We are offering a special discount for this tasting only. There will be a 10% discount for purchases of 6 bottles and 20% should you buy a case or more! These guys are one of our favorite sources for both Spanish and Portuguese wines. Mark this on your calendar…it is going to be a terrific tasting!

We also have scheduled TWO outstanding tastings in the next six weeks at the Aloft Hotel. September 18th, Carl Moberg will guide us through a selection of small lot, mostly organic wines from Italy, France, and Germany all imported by Louis/Dressner.

Then, on October 22nd, Paul Brown from Dreyfus-Ashby is conducting what should be an exciting tasting of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Burgundy and Oregon plus some other French standards, Bordeaux and Champagne! We think you will find that this is not a competition, but an exposition of how terroir affects taste. Both tastings begin at 6:30 PM. The cost of a ticket is $25.00 which can be refunded by the purchase of wines from the tasting. You can reserve your place by contacting us online at info@1010wws.com or by telephone at (612) 339-4040.

Of course, we hope you will also join us for our in store tastings every Friday and Saturday, beginning at 2PM and lasting til 7:00PM. Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page, or keep an eye on our Events page, to see what we will be tasting every weekend!

As always, it is a pleasure to serve you! Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your custom. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Wednesday Whiskey & Wine Specials For A Short Week in Downtown Minneapolis!

After a holiday weekend, it can be difficult to remember whether we are at the beginning, middle or end of the week at any given time.   

This feeling of weekday confusion can make it nearly impossible to decide whether it’s time for a lighter white wine, more robust red wine or even a more refined and elegant whiskey.  Fortunately, we have great prices on all three in our downtown Minneapolis store as we speak! 

See our list of whiskey and wine specials going on now in the list below - and remember to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page - or keep an eye on our Events page to see what we will be tasting in our store this weekend!  

Wine Specials 
Beaucastel Coudoulet 2017 
Rhone, France 
(91-93) Points Wine Advocate 
Tasted as a representative sample that was blended from several foundres, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel looks to be another sensational example of this wine. Sourced just outside the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation, it’s full-bodied yet silky and long, with standout aromas of lavender and crushed stone backed by layers of cherry and berry fruit.  
Sale  $29.99/bottle 
Reg.  $39.99/bottle 
 
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2014 
Veneto, Italy 
93 Points James Suckling 
What a delicious nose of brambleberries, vanilla, mocha-scented oak, spice box, plum liqueur, licorice and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and rich with plenty of dense fruit and fresh acidity that carries this to a long finish. Almost verges on too much but pulls back. 
Sale  $14.99/bottle 
Reg.  $22.99/bottle 
 
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2017 
Mendoza, Argentina 
92 Points, Tim Atkin 
Altos’ “classic” Malbec marries fruit from Medrano and the Uco Valley and, in keeping with the winery’s philosophy on its cheaper wines, is entirely unoaked. Aromatic and refined, with lovely minerality and dark cherry and blackberry fruit. 2019-25  
Sale  $11.99/bottle 
Reg.  $13.99/bottle 
 
Canoe Ridge The Explorer Red Blend 2015 
Columbia Valley, Washington  
91 Points Wine Spectator 
Expressive and well-built, with lively blackberry, smoky pepper and anise flavors that build toward big but refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 
Sale $19.99/bottle 
Reg.  $24.99/bottle 
 
Pinyolet Garnacha 2017 
Montsant, Spain 
This shows all the big, ripe black cherry and brambly raspberry fruit aromas we love from Garnacha, along with the trademark fresh-cracked black pepper spice.  It’s a sweet delicious joy on the palate, oozing concentrated kirsch liqueur fruit, and showing lovely wild herb and garrigue spices, lavender, and anise flavors…complexity that I’ve not encountered in other Spanish Garnachas at this price, ever. 
Sale  $13.99/bottle 
Reg.  $15.99/bottle 
 
Macrostie Chardonnay 2016 
Sonoma Coast, Califronia 
92 Points Wine Advocate 
The 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay offers a great intensity of fresh, pure apple and white peach aromas with hints of baker's yeast and allspice plus a waft of honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied and delivering mouth-filling stone fruit and spice flavors, it has a satiny texture and great length. Totally over-delivers at this price point! 
Sale  $18.99/bottle 
Reg.  $24.99/bottle 
 
Chateau Puech-Haut Prestige 2015 
Languedoc, France 
93 Points Wine Advocate 
The 2015 Saint Drezery Prestige is a ripe, sexy beauty that gives up full-bodied notes of black cherries, melted licorice and roasted herbs. Like all the wines from this estate, it has lots of richness and texture, yet stays balanced, lively and pure. It's a year in and year out value that's a no-brainer purchase. It will drink beautifully over the coming 4-5 years (possibly even longer). 
Sale  $19.99/bottle 
Reg.  $21.99/bottle 

Wine Cellar Selections!!!!  
Bella Union Cabernet 2016 
Napa Valley, California 
The 2016 Bella Union opens with inviting aromas of black cherry, dark plum, blueberry, and cassis with intimations of warm oak, vanilla, and baking spices. Expansive, fruit-forward plum, black cherry, and blueberry flavors coat the midpalate, followed by notes of toasted oak, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Supple tannins and bright acidity pave the way to a mouthwatering finish. 
Sale  $59.99/bottle 
Reg.  $79.99/bottle 
 
Penfolds Bin 389 Shiraz-Cabernet 2016 
South Australia, Australia 
92 Points Wine Spectator 
Generous, intense and juicy, with vivid blueberry cobbler and maraschino cherry flavors. Plush, smooth and appealing vanilla custard, cigar box and spice notes linger on the finish. 
Sale  $64.99/bottle 
Reg.  $74.99/bottle 

Whiskey & Liquor Specials!!! 
Crown Royal Peach
750ML 
$26.99 ****Limited 
  
Rare Whiskey 
Willett Rye 4yr
750ml
$54.99  (2 bottles) 

Old Ezra Barrell Strength 7yr 
$49.99  (6 bottles) 

Our Under Cost Wine Sale Helps You Recover From The Holiday Weekend!

This year, the Minnesota State Fair set attendance records!  If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you helped the Minnesota State Fair achieve these milestones. And in that event, the list below is for you. 

See the wine we are offering this week in our downtown Minneapolis store – at under cost!   

We hope to see you soon – and be sure to sign-up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page – and keep an eye on our Events page – to see what we will be tasting in-store this weekend. 
 
Sixto Roza Hills Chardonnay 2014 
Columbia Valley, Washington 
93 Points Wine Advocate 
The 2014 Chardonnay Roza Hills Vineyard is another beauty from this label that does everything right. From chalky soils and an elevation of 1,350 feet, it offers a rich, rounded, concentrated style to go with classic stone fruits, melon, honeysuckle and underbrush. 
Sale  $24.99/bottle 
Reg.  $54.99/bottle 
 
Montes Alpha Syrah 2016 
Colchagua Valley, Chile 
92 Points James Suckling 
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish. 
Sale  $11.99/bottle 
Reg.  $25.99/bottle 
 
Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2011 
Languedoc, France 
The complex aromas of black olives and blackberry come from the carefully controlled extraction performed during vinification. Its full, fat body on the palate lends it a remarkable elegance. The long-lasting rich, fleshy bouquet reveals notes of roasted coffee, blackcurrant and prunes. 
Sale  $11.99/bottle 
Reg.  $22.99/bottle 

Win Two Tickets to See UB40 At The Cabooze from 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits!

Red, Red, Wine. It’s running over your mind right now, isn’t it?

This fall, UB40 will be celebrating their – can you believe it? – 40th Anniversary with a tour due to make its Minneapolis stop at The Cabooze on September 14th. Better yet, we have the tickets you need to get in!

Visit 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis anytime between today and Sunday, September 8th, and either leave a business card or fill out a slip to automatically be entered to win two tickets to the show. And, because you can’t have Red, Red Wine running over your mind unless its also running over your taste buds, we’ll include 3 bottles in this prize package for a total value of $125.

We hope to see you anytime between now and September 8th – and wish good luck to you and all those that enter!

Remember, too, keep an eye on our Events page to see the craft beer, spirits – and yes, red wine – that we will be tasting the next two weekends.

Refill Your Craft Beer Fridge Before The Holiday Weekend!

Most Tuesdays, you may find yourself finishing off what you have left in your weekend craft beer fridge, and clearing space for when it’s time to refill later in the week. But, this is no ordinary Tuesday. This is a Tuesday before a holiday weekend! As such, we’d recommend getting started on the refill of your craft beer fridge a bit earlier!

Fortunately, we have all the craft beer you need – and much, much more – waiting for you now in our downtown Minneapolis store. See what we have on special throughout this week below, including several selections from our August Craft Beer of the Month, Invictus Brewing.

When you’re done browsing, be sure to scroll to the bottom of this page to sign-up for our newsletter, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram to be among the first to know when we get great new craft beer in stock!

August Craft Beer of the Month - Invictus Brewing:
Invictus Brewing Co. 6pks & Crowlers
Invictus Avenger 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Invictus Beautiful Buzz 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Invictus Gopher Hole 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
All Invictus Crowlers $1 off!!!

New Craft Beer:
The Brewing Projekt Literally Double IPA With Citra and Simcoe Hops $21.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Peaches & Cream Resist $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt IP-A Tropical IPA $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
Dogfish Head Punkin Brown Ale Brewed With Pumpkin $14.99 6pk bottles
Lagunita's Lil' Sumpin' Hazy IPA $9.99 6pk bottles
Wasatch Black-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stout $9.99 6pk cans
Mikkeller Aloha Friday's Tropical Gose $19.99 4pk 16oz cans
Mikkeller Cryo Room IPA $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
Eastlake/56 Wizard Mode DDH Double IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drastic Measures Il Intent Double IPA $17.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drastic Measures Stupid Good IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Able/Drekker Collaboration Whoa Bundy IPA With Grapefruit, Peach and Apricot $12.99 6pk cans
Drekker Brain Squeeze Blueberry And Pineapple $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drekker Brain Squeeze Raspberry And Passionfruit $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
Indeed Oktoberfest $10.99 6pk cans
Invictus Wifey White IPA Sale: $7.99 Reg: $8.99 750ml can
Headflyer Dreamshake Milkshake IPA $14.99 750ml can
Headflyer It Was All A Dream IPA $11.99 750ml can
Oliphant The Little Razgul Raspberry Wheat $9.99 750ml can
Omni Oktoberfest $9.99 4pk 16oz cans

Your Downtown Minneapolis Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Destination For The Busy Final Weeks of Summer

There is no excuse for any of us to sit home alone and be bored these next two weeks! Look at just a short list of what is going on around Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota:

• The State Fair runs through Labor Day.

• The Minnesota Twins are having the most exciting season in years, hopefully culminating in some late October games….with a threat of snow?

• College Football begins with the first game next Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium.

• The Vikings season is not far behind, with their first game on September 8th.

• School starts. That’s back to work for our kids….and a bit of vacation for parents!

In addition, don’t forget that we are coming into the best weather of the year, with cooler temperatures, lower humidity and blue skies, so there are countless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Forgive me for leaving out the myriad of cultural opportunities that abound in the Twin Cities (if you haven’t yet seen the “Heart of Our Peoples” exhibit at MIA, make sure that you do!). Having said that, our neighbor, The Tyrone Guthrie Theater is about to begin its Fall Season in just a few weeks.

Each and every one of these events is just another occasion for you to come see us at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits to select the perfect craft beer, wine or spirit to enjoy before, during or after whatever YOU choose to participate in. As we indicated above, the kids going back to school certainly calls for a celebratory glass or two of champagne.

We also hope you joint us for more of our craft beer, wine and spirits tastings that we host in our downtown Minneapolis store every Friday and Saturday.

There are so many interesting new craft beers, wines or spirits available, it seems almost criminal to drink the same things over and over…not necessarily because we like them so much, but because they are “safe”. Come to our tastings and take the opportunity to explore new flavors without too much commitment. There is no telling what discoveries you might make! Our tastings run from 2PM til 7 PM every Friday and Saturday.

OK…thanks for reading this! Enjoy the end of August and beginning of September. Have a great time at the Fair! Come see us! We are here for YOU!

Under Cost Wine For A Costly Time of the Year!

This week will mark the official 2019 opening of the Minnesota State Fair! For many residents of Minnesota, including those within our downtown Minneapolis neighborhood, this means a little bit of extra budgeting to ensure that our great annual event can be enjoyed as thoroughly as possible. So let the team here at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits help with a few great wines we are offering this week at under cost sale prices!

See wine selections we have available this week at under cost prices below - and - be sure to ask about the rest of the great wine selections we have on sale when you are here!

Sixto Roza Hills Chardonnay 2014
Columbia Valley, Washington
93 Points Wine Advocate
The 2014 Chardonnay Roza Hills Vineyard is another beauty from this label that does everything right. From chalky soils and an elevation of 1,350 feet, it offers a rich, rounded, concentrated style to go with classic stone fruits, melon, honeysuckle and underbrush.
Sale $24.99/bottle
Reg. $54.99/bottle

Montes Alpha Syrah 2016
Colchagua Valley, Chile
92 Points James Suckling
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $25.99/bottle

Gerard Bertrand Saint Chinian 2011
Languedoc, France
The complex aromas of black olives and blackberry come from the carefully controlled extraction performed during vinification. Its full, fat body on the palate lends it a remarkable elegance. The long-lasting rich, fleshy bouquet reveals notes of roasted coffee, blackcurrant and prunes.
Sale $11.99/bottle
Reg. $22.99/bottle

Craft Beer of the Month for August 2019: Invictus Brewing

We’ve commented before about how the summer seems to be flying by. It seems that this is even more true in the month of August, as we find ourselves at the mid-month point and are just now announcing our craft beer of the month!

Please do not let our tardiness in announcing this month’s featured craft beer make you wonder. Invictus Brewing, headquartered in Blaine, MN, is truly focused on making great beer through the ultimate combination of art and science. We think that it shines through beautifully in the final product.

We invite you to visit our store in downtown Minneapolis anytime this month to pick up one or more styles of craft beer from Invictus Brewing – or any of the craft beers featured on the list below. We also hope you follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram – or subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page – to be among the first to know when we get great new craft beers on the shelf!

August Craft Beer of the Month
Invictus Brewing Co. 6pks & Crowlers
Invictus Avenger 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Invictus Beautiful Buzz 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Invictus Gopher Hole 6pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
All Invictus Crowlers $1 off!!!

New Craft Beer
Almanac Strawberry Basil Sournova $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
Brass Foundry Cream Ale $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Skull Simcoe & Mosaic IPA $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Resist with Citra, Mosaic and Lactose $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Weird Tiger Sour Double IPA with Pineapple and Passion Fruit $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drekker Ectogasm IPA $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drekker Freak Parade Double IPA $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drekker Thor Is My Copilot Lactose Double IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Drekker Slang Du Jour Sour $18.99 4pk 16oz cans
Fat Orange Cat What The Doormouse Said NE IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans
Inbound Electric Grenades Triple Dry-hopped IPA $10.99 4pk 16oz cans
Indeed Hop Dab IPA $10.99 4pk cans
Lupulin Mango Fruitsmack IPA $19.99 4pk cans
Millstream Oktoberfest Sale: $8.99 Reg: $9.99 6pk bottles
Oddside Citra Radler $9.99 6pk cans
Oddside Strawberry Banana Fruitsicle $9.99 4pk cans
Oddside Papaya Strawberry Fruitsicle $9.99 4pk cans
Oddside Tangerine Dank Juice $11.99 6pk cans
Stone Woot Stout $17.99 6pk cans
Surly Oktoberfest $16.99 12pk cans
Surly Temple Kettle Sour with Pomegranate, Mango and Lactose $18.99 4pk 16oz cans
Prairie No Way Fozé Sour with Lime, Strawberry and Pineapple $8.99 4pk cans
Tin Whiskers Schottky Pumpkin $12.99 4pk 16oz cans
Uncle Johns Apricot Cider $10.99 4pk 16oz cans

Find Late Summer’s Best Selection of Wine, Spirits & Craft Beer at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits In Downtown Minneapolis!

We seem to have an ongoing theme of time flying by…

That is because we want YOU to be aware of the passing of days and that life is to be savored and enjoyed. With all the hustle to and fro, there has to be time set aside to enjoy life.

This is self-interest of course, because nothing speaks better to a life well lived and total enjoyment than a perfect glass of wine with a great meal, a cold craft beer on a warm summer’s day, or that perfect dram of scotch, bourbon, cognac or rum at the end of a long day. We will not allow that last sentence to pass without saying that we think the best place to shop for these elixirs of a wonderful life is, of course, 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis.

As for time flying….the next time we send out this little newsletter will be Opening Day for the Minnesota State Fair!! Football season and snowfall cannot be far behind. We say this only to encourage you to take advantage of our beautiful Minnesota Summer before it fades into memory…and yes, we would love to help you find the perfect adult beverage for your late summer outing.

Let me repeat myself from the last note we shared with you.

We like to think that 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits has one of the most carefully curated selections of wines, spirits, craft beers and yes….hard seltzers that you will find in a store our size anywhere in either Minneapolis or all of Minnesota. To add to that statement, we would say that some of the best stores in the whole country are right here in Minnesota. Wine and Spirit outlets in Minnesota HAVE to be good! By law, that is what we sell. We are specialists, devoting full time to finding the newest and the best, most delicious beverages we can. It is a good thing too, because YOU are the best educated, best traveled, most affluent consumers in the world. We like to think that we have to devote our efforts to keeping up with you and expanding your choices along with your horizons.

That whole riff is a preamble to thanking you for your business…and asking again that you take advantage of the selection we offer. What’s fun about being an American consumer, besides all the patriotic responses, is that you have the best selections available to any consumer in the world. Almost everything we sell is made to make your life more enjoyable. It all tastes good….or we don’t put it in the store. If it isn’t good, we stand behind every product we sell. Please take advantage of us!

I had better stop…

Thanks for everything. Thanks for reading this!

Great Wine Sale Specials From Our Shelf or Cellar!

As a provider of fine wine, craft beer and spirits in downtown Minneapolis, it’s most common for us to see crowds start to roll in at the end of the workday on Friday. (Attracted by our in-store tastings that happen every weekend, no doubt!)

But, truthfully, you can stop in just about any day of the week for great specials. In fact, if you stop in before the weekend rush, we just may have some more time to help you find that perfect selection.

See our list below for some great wine specials this week, both from our shelf and the cellar. Stop in before the weekend and we’ll help you stock up!

Chateau Gassier Esprit Rose 2018
Provence, France
90 Points Wine Enthusiast
This wine is the heart of the production from this estate. The blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Vermentino creates a wonderful freshness, while also showing richness and a touch of spice. It is intensely fruity and ready to drink now.
Sale $17.99/bottle
Reg. $20.99/bottle

Gulfi Valcanziria 2018
Sicily, Italy
From a blend of Chardonnay and Carricante. The Chardonnay gives its aromatic richness to the wine and brings roundness and the Carricante brings acidity and complexity. The palate is bright and fresh showing peach and citrus fruits.
Sale $17.99/bottle
Reg. $21.99/bottle

Gulfi Rossobleo 2018
Sicily, Italy
Rossojbleo by Gulfi is a fresh, fruity and fragrant Sicilian red wine from Nero d'Avola grapes from Monti Iblei, vinified only in steel tanks. It smells like red fruits, flowers, orange zest and Mediterranean scrub. The flavor is fresh, subtle, fruity, smooth, pleasant and easy drinking.
Sale $17.99/bottle
Reg. $21.99/bottle

Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva 2014
Rioja, Spain
93 Points Wine Advocate
The blend of the 2014 Rioja Reserva is very similar to the 2013, 84% Tempranillo with 9% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo and 2% Garnacha. The nose is subtle and very harmonious, with aromas of red cherries and some aromatic herbs. The palate is soft, it has a velvety texture with polished, round tannins, and there is a subtlety and harmony that is laudable.
Sale $22.99/bottle
Reg. $29.99/bottle

Roederer Estate Brut NV
Mendocino, California
92 Points Wine Spectator
The fruit flavors are apparent, fresh and lively in this medium-bodied, beautifully balanced brut. Light pear and pineapple aromas are followed by richer pear and citrus flavors, and subtle hints of baking spices, almonds and a nice earthy touch emerge.
Sale $22.99/bottle
Reg. $27.99/bottle

Chateau Yvonne 'La Folie' Saumur-Champigny 2017
Loire Valley, France
Biodynamically farmed and certified organic. 100% Cabernet Franc. La Folie comes from plots in the village of Champigny itself with vines ranging from 15-50 years in age. Clay and limestone soils. Hand-harvested. Being richer than "Quatre Sous", but less tannic than the village Saumur-Champigny makes the La Folie the most versatile of Yvonne's reds, and maybe the best bang-for-buck, too.
Sale $31.99/bottle
Reg. $34.99/bottle

CELLAR SELECTIONS!

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Tuscany, Italy
94 Points James Suckling
There’s a plethora of intense fruit here, from dark cherries and brambleberries to lifted orange rind, citrus and so much sage and lavender. Full-bodied and very layered with a wall of structured tannin and a medium-long finish. From organically grown grapes.
Sale $32.99/bottle
Reg. $37.99/bottle

Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc 2016
Loire Valley, France

No surprises here, the Yvonne Blanc is drop dead gorgeous Chenin. Imagine crispy and crystalized tree fruit infused with flecks of flint, chalk, and Burgundian mineral. At least in its youth, this is a wine that's right there with Foucault renditions of Saumur Blanc. I'm thrilled to tuck away a few bottles myself and watch magic happen. This is a wine that I seriously doubt will even begin to fade in the decade or two. Liquid magic from the hand of Mattieau Valle. Extremely rare and precious.
Sale $54.99/bottle
Reg. $59.99/bottle

Groth Cabernet 2013
Napa Valley, California
93 Points James Suckling
Subtle and complex with mint, black currant and licorice aromas. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh finish. Clean and refined. A delicious cabernet to drink now or later. Yes.
Sale $49.99/bottle
Reg. $59.99/bottle