Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Vine Room
Hopkins, MN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Vine Room focuses on wine flights that pair three half-glasses with detailed cards, spotlighting small, sustainable producers. Wine cocktails like the Port in Bloom add a floral twist. The adjacent bottle shop extends the program to beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Customers praise the curated pours and staff guidance.
- What should I order?
- Start with a $24 wine flight—Featured Flight offers three rosés, while Shades of White explores dry whites. For a cocktail, the Port in Bloom ($11) blends white port, cherry blossom tonic, and butterfly pea flower. Consider a weekly special like Girl Dinner ($20) for a glass with boards.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking guided exploration will appreciate the educational flight cards and focus on family-owned, sustainable producers. Those wanting a non-alcoholic option or a beer with small bites will find something, though the program leans heavily wine.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the wine flight experience, and private events can use the Good Vibes Room. Weekly specials like Girl Dinner and Date Night Dessert Delight offer structured occasions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine flights are $24 each; cocktails range from $11 to $12. Specials like Girl Dinner ($20) and Date Night Dessert Delight ($30) include a glass and food.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine flight program combines three half-glasses with detailed educational cards, and 5% of Featured Flight proceeds support a local non-profit. The adjacent Vine Shop bottle shop offers wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A small but creative wine-cocktail list. The Port in Bloom uses butterfly pea flower for color; the Mommenpop Blood Orange Spritz is vibrant and peppery. Only two options are listed.
Menu strengths
- — Wine-based cocktails with unique ingredients like butterfly pea flower
Standout selections
- — Port in Bloom: white port, cherry blossom tonic, butterfly pea flower, $11
- — Mommenpop Blood Orange Spritz: blood orange, peppery and floral, $12
Pricing: Cocktails range from $11 to $12.
Wine
Curated flights of three half-glasses come with detailed flight cards. Selections span regions and styles, with a focus on small, sustainable producers. 5% of Featured Flight proceeds donate to a local non-profit.
Menu strengths
- — Focus on small-mid sized, family-owned, and sustainable producers
Standout selections
- — Featured Flight: Mary Taylor 'Touraine Rosé', Limited Addition 'Pink Crush', Le Fraghe 'Rodon' Bardolino Chiaretto, $24
- — Shades of White: Union Sacré Sylvaner, Chateau de Saint Cosme 'Micro Cosme', Giornata 'Il Campo Bianco', $24
- — Golden Coast: Anne Amie Pinot Gris, Stolpman 'Combe Vin Gris', Requiem, $24
- — Vine Lovers: Produttori 'Acid Crab', Evolúció Blaufränkish, Stolpman 'La Cuadrilla', $24
Pricing: Wine flights are $24 each.
Beer
Beer is available as a glass option in weekly specials and for take-home at The Vine Shop. No specific brands or styles are listed, limiting assessment.
Pricing: Beer is included in specials like Girl Dinner ($20) and Date Night Dessert Delight ($30).
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are mentioned in specials and the bottle shop carries NA beverages. Community reviewers note several NA options, but no specific drinks are listed.
Menu strengths
- — NA options integrated into specials and bottle shop
Pricing: Mocktails are included in specials like Girl Dinner ($20) and Date Night Dessert Delight ($30).
Spirits
Spirits are available for purchase at The Vine Shop bottle shop. No further details on selection or pricing are available.
How it sits with the food
The weekly specials pair a glass of beer or mocktail with boards, and customers note that small bites and charcuterie complement the drinks well. Food details beyond specials are limited.
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