Wine Lover's Guide

227 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 (map)

Fresh fish daily and an extensive wine list keep locals coming back for more.

900 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

Downtown hot spot boasts an all-Spanish wine list and a large selection of sherry, to complement the tasty tapas.

2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 (map)

Casual wine flights make for a fun night out at this quaint, historic bar and restaurant.

6 W Sixth St, St Paul, MN 55101 (map)

Dozens of bottles make a stunning centerpiece in this swanky bistro, with a wine list that goes on and on.

220 W Market St 2nd Fl, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)

California cork aficionados will swoon over this cellar stocked with more than 500 West Coast wines.

1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

The trendy bar and cafe offers many worldly wines served by the bottle, glass, taste or 10-ounce pour.

2937 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

Chef J.P. Samuelson serves up unique dishes and a complimentary wine list that travels the globe from Hungary to Sonoma.

3747 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

This little unpretentious spot in the Longfellow neighborhood serves unique flights of fancy.

102 Second St S, Stillwater, MN 55082 (map)

This stylish Stillwater spot serves an impressive list of wines and bistro fare that's worth the drive.

4950 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (map)

Enjoy this European-style neighborhood bistro with a worldly wine list of 34 bottles that span the globe.

2125 4th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (map)

With more than 40 vintages to choose from, this cozy bistro-style eatery is a wine-lover's heaven.

241 Main St S, Stillwater, MN 55082 (map)

An inexpensive wine list and elegant Italian fare draws a hip crowd in Stillwater.