Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Tasting Room
Minneapolis, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A sommelier-founded wine bar where the by-the-glass list is organized into sparkling, orange & rosé, white, and red sections with 3oz/6oz/bottle pricing. Three named flights—Nico's Favorite of the Moment, The Baller, and Romancing Chenin Blanc—anchor the program, alongside a dedicated alcohol-removed wine section and a private tasting room, The Cellar, for up to 18 guests with a choice of wine varietals and French-inspired tapas.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight: Nico's Favorite of the Moment at 25, The Baller at 40, or Romancing Chenin Blanc at 29. For a single pour, the Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Climats from Domaine Michel Magnien 2020 is a serious Burgundy by the glass at 20/40/130. Non-drinkers should look at the Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis in Rosso or Bianco, 12 for 200ML.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a structured by-the-glass list with real range—sparkling, orange & rosé, white, and red—and the option to taste in 3oz pours. The alcohol-removed wine section and Phony Negroni make it workable for non-drinkers. The Cellar suits a private group of up to 18 with a choice of wine varietals and French-inspired tapas.
- When should I go?
- For a focused tasting, the three-flight structure and 3oz pours make an early-evening visit work well. The Cellar is the move for a private group of up to 18 with a choice of wine varietals and French-inspired tapas.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House pours are 6/12/45, premium pours run up to 20/40/130, and flights are 25, 29, and 40. Alcohol-removed wines are 7/14/48 to 9/18/68, with Prima Pavé at 17 for 200ML. Beer is 9 for 16oz, cider 9 for 355ML, sake 14 for 6oz, and the Phony Negroni 12 for 200ML.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A sommelier and chef partnership behind an intimate wine bar, with a by-the-glass list organized into sparkling, orange & rosé, white, and red sections at 3oz/6oz/bottle pricing. The three named flights—Nico's Favorite of the Moment, The Baller, and Romancing Chenin Blanc—give the program a clear point of view, and The Cellar adds a private tasting room for up to 18.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A broad by-the-glass list organized into sparkling, orange & rosé, white, and red sections, spanning France, Spain, Germany, and Italy—Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Bordeaux, Rioja, Rheingau, and Piemonte. Three named flights give the program a clear structure, and a sommelier is among the founders.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list is organized into sparkling, orange & rosé, white, and red sections with 3oz/6oz/bottle pricing.
- — Three named flights—Nico's Favorite of the Moment, The Baller, and Romancing Chenin Blanc—offer a structured way to taste across regions.
- — The list spans France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, including Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Bordeaux, Rioja, Rheingau, and Piemonte.
Standout selections
- — Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Climats, Domaine Michel Magnien 2020, Burgundy, FR—Pinot Noir by the glass at 20/40/130.
- — Champagne L'Hoste Brut NV, Côtes des Blancs, FR—Pinot Noir & Chardonnay by the glass at 14/28/100.
- — The Baller flight at 40: Champagne L'Hoste Brut NV; Chablis Séguinot-Bordet 2022 Chardonnay; Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Climats Domaine Michel Magnien 2020 Pinot Noir.
- — Romancing Chenin Blanc flight at 29: Vouvray Domaine Huet 'Le Haut-Lieux' Sec, Demi-sec, and Moelleux 2022.
Pricing: By the glass: 3oz/6oz/bottle. House pours 6/12/45; premium pours up to 20/40/130. Flights 25, 29, 40.
Beer
A compact selection: 56 Brewing IPA or Pilsner from NE Aval cider from Brittany, Junmai Sake Toryu 'Rising Dragon', and Heti River Path, a THC beverage with blueberry and rosehip. It covers local beer, imported cider, sake, and a THC option without trying to be a beer bar.
Menu strengths
- — Local beer from 56 Brewing in NE in IPA or Pilsner, at 9 for 16oz.
- — Imported cider from Aval, Brittany, FR at 9 for 355ML.
- — Junmai Sake Toryu 'Rising Dragon' at 14 for 6oz.
Standout selections
- — 56 Brewing IPA or Pilsner, NE Mpls—9 for 16oz.
- — Cider, Aval, Brittany, FR—9 for 355ML.; Sake, Junmai Sake Toryu 'Rising Dragon'—14 for 6oz.
Pricing: Beer 9 (16oz); cider 9 (355ML); sake 14 (6oz); THC beverage 9 (12oz).
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated alcohol-removed wine section with Leitz Sauvignon-Blanc NV from Rheingau, Odd Bird Grenache & Syrah blend NV from France, and Prima Pavé blanc de blancs NV from Veneto, priced at 3oz/6oz/bottle tiers. Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis comes in Rosso or Bianco, and a ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol probiotic shot is listed.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated alcohol-removed wine section with multiple countries represented, priced at 3oz/6oz/bottle tiers.
- — Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis in Rosso or Bianco at 12 for 200ML.
- — ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol probiotic shot listed at 10.; Alcohol-removed wines range from 7/14/48 to 9/18/68, with Prima Pavé at 17 for 200ML.
Standout selections
- — Leitz Sauvignon-Blanc NV, Rheingau, GER—alcohol-removed wine at 7/14/48.
- — Odd Bird, Grenache & Syrah blend NV, FR—alcohol-removed wine at 9/18/68.
- — Prima Pavé blanc de blancs NV, Veneto, IT—alcohol-removed sparkling wine at 17 for 200ML.
- — Phony Negroni, St. Agrestis, Rosso or Bianco—non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktail at 12 for 200ML.
Pricing: Alcohol-removed wines 7/14/48 to 9/18/68; Prima Pavé 17 (200ML); Phony Negroni 12 (200ML); ZBiotics 10.
How it sits with the food
The Cellar private tasting and dining experience accommodates up to 18 guests with a choice of wine varietals and French-inspired tapas.
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