Drinks

Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits. As we move into brunch season and springtime celebrations, let’s take a closer look at a Champagne’s lesser-known cousin, crémant.

With the same richness and body of Champagne, crémant (pronounced kruh-maant) brings the same party vibes—at a fraction of the price. To learn more about this sparkler, we spoke with The Wine Shop’s wine buyer Gary Seelen, who has Level 3 certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

Read more about Pop the Cork on Crémant

Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it to heart when creating The Fab Tap. With a desire to share her favorite things with others, Pattee explains that her interests serve as the backbone of her business. “I always kept going back to the three things that brought me joy—connection, flowers and a bit of bubbly,” she says. Read more about On a Roll

Scott Anderson says Warre’s Otima 20 Year Tawny Porto is a must-have Port. Read more about Our Wine Expert Recommends a Perfect Port

Edina's Ben Brueshoff is the brains behind BĒT Vodka. He shares the story of his award-winning spirits. Read more about The Story Behind BĒT Vodka (Plus 3 Festive Cocktails)

Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. Read more about Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season

Our wine expert offers “a crowd-pleasing, everyday red wine, that pairs with (almost) anything, and over-delivers for under $20.” Read more about This Under-$20 Wine Pairs with Almost Anything

Find this and other fall wines at Edina Liquor and France 44. Read more about This Wonderful Fall Wine Comes from a Very Special Place

This past spring, Edina native Annika Van Nest opened Prickly Pear Coffee Bar, her first business venture—a mobile coffee bar. Read more about Edina Native Opens Mobile Coffee Bar

For you Napa cab lovers, our wine expert recommends one of the oldest family bodegas in Rioja, Spain--Lopez de Heredia. Read more about This Spanish Red Wine Offers a Piece of History in Each Bottle

Rhubarb simple syrup is a wonderful use for this abundant spring produce. Read more about Rhubarb Simple Syrup Adds Some Zip to Your Sip