Our Latest Cellar Wine Selections!

Just in time for Mother’s Day weekend, we’ve opened up the wine cellar in our downtown Minneapolis store and put our best selections out on the shelves. See what we’ve found and stop by today to pick up a bottle before we run out.

Remember to stop by our store this weekend, too, for some great wine tastings and our 4th Annual Best Free Indoor Rose’ tasting!

Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2013
Tuscany, Italy
94 Points Vinous

Luminous medium-dark red. The captivating nose combines sour red cherry, violet, coconut, tobacco, minerals and a hint of white pepper. Densely packed and youthful but very fresh and lively; this already boasts a silky texture and considerable early appeal owing to its noteworthy sweetness of fruit. Subtle notes of red berries, herbs, graphite and flowers carry through into the rising, very long, vibrant finish. A knockout Brunello that further confirms winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi’s talent at making exceptionally good, very classic Brunellos. Well done.
$59.99/bottle

Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2013
Tuscany, Italy
94 Points Wine Advocate

I never have enough praise for the excellent work achieved at Uccelliera. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is another proud notch in Andrea Cortonesi's belt. This is a fine and elegant wine that wraps smoothly over the palate. It also has an immediate and accessible personality that means you don't need to wait too long to enjoy it. The wine is redolent of dark fruit, spice, balsam herb, licorice and pressed flowers. You get loads of variety character.
Sale $67.99/bottle
Reg. $74.99/bottle

Under Cost Wine Sale!

Every so often, the stars align above our downtown Minneapolis store, and we are able to offer our good friends and loyal customers some great wine at once in a lifetime price points. Well, the stars have aligned this week!

Keep reading to see our latest under cost wine selections - and remember to stop by this Friday and Saturday for some great wine and craft beer tastings - and this Saturday for our 4th Annual Best Free Indoor Rose’ Tasting!

Simonnet-Febvre Pinot Noir 2013
Burgundy, France
The traditional Burgundian techniques together with the low-cropping of Pinot Noir grapes yield this attractive wine which displays typical Pinot Noir flavors of strawberry and cherry. Smooth tannins and good length make this wine the perfect match for charcuterie, white meats, and chocolate cake.
Sale $6.99/bottle
Reg. $14.99/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

Craft Beer of the Month for May 2019: Indeed Brewing

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Our craft beer of the month in May is a Twin Cities hometown favorite that is making strides to become a home town favorite in far more cities than just our hallowed two.

Indeed Brewing, headquartered in Northeast Minneapolis, has recently opened a new taproom in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee – and even started some limited distribution to Japan!

We encourage you to stop by our downtown Minneapolis store anytime this month to pick-up one or more selections from Indeed Brewing, or any of the craft beers we will be offering on special throughout the month.

Please follow our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out exactly when we get new beers in or to stay up to date on all of our upcoming craft beer tastings!

May Craft Beer of the Month: Indeed Brewing Company:
Indeed Day Tripper Pale Ale 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Indeed Flavorwave IPA 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Indeed Mexican Honey 4pk Sale $10.99 Reg. $11.99
Indeed Lucy Sour Ale 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Indeed Shenanigans 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Indeed Mexican Honey Light 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99

New Craft Beer:
Broken Clock Tyrannical Monk Belgian Tripel $7.99 750ml can *Exclusive Retail Location!
The Brewing Projekt Dare Mighty Things Single Hop El Dorado IPA $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
The Brewing Projekt Dare Mighty Things Southern Hemisphere IPA $14.99 4pk 16oz cans
Fair State Zoot! Citrus Witbier $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
Lagunitas Waldo's Special Ale $13.99 6pk bottles
Lagunitas Citrusinensis $9.99 6pk bottles
Lupulin Straight Hash Homie Double IPA $15.99 4pk 16oz cans
Milwaukee Brewing Weekend At Louie's Amber Ale Brewed With Blueberry Tea $7.99 4pk 16oz cans
Sierra Nevada Trip In The Woods Barrel-aged Vintage Bigfoot $19.99 750ml bottle
Insight Rowdy Uncle Moscow Mule Style Ale $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
Insight Crazy Aunt Gin And Tonic Style Ale $9.99 4pk 16oz cans
Lake Monster True Story Pale Ale Sale: $14.99 Reg: $16.99 15pk cans
Schilling Emerald City Blackberry And Pear Cider $11.99 6pk cans
56 Brewing City Pages Press Check Sour IPA 4pk cans
Grain Belt Blu Blueberry Beer 12pk cans $12.99
Grain Belt Sangria 12pk cans $13.99

Get the Fine Wine & Craft Spirits You Need To (Finally) Celebrate the Warm Weather!

Who, besides all of us at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis, is yearning for some warm weather??  Come on!! It is May already!  Baseball season is already a month old (Go Twins!) but I haven’t been on the golf course yet, unfortunately.  It seems grossly unfair.

Everyone says we should trust in the fact that warm weather is right around the corner….and we certainly hope so because the Fourth Annual Best Indoor Rose’ tasting is NEXT Saturday…May 11th …from 4PM til 7PM at the store.  This is your best opportunity to taste all of the newly released 2018 vintage Rose’ wines from around the world in one spot.  Well, you cannot taste them ALL, but there will be A LOT of wines being tasted.  Some of these are the new vintage of old favorites, but others are going to be brand new to the store this year.  Given the number of wines you are going to want to try, we suggest that you plan to arrive early and stay late.  There will be plenty of spit buckets available to those of you who want to stay sober and keep your palates sharp.  Given the seasonal nature of rose’ shipments to our suppliers, you might want to take a position on the wines you like next Saturday to insure continuity of supply over the Summer season.

Right on the heels of our Rose’ Tasting, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th.  Depending on Mom’s taste in beverages, you are going to want to make sure that you have an assortment of drinks to celebrate your affection for the woman who carried you for nine months, taught you how to use a spoon, and lavished total love upon you from your birth to this very moment.

Going back to our first sentence, if the weather gets decent by Mother’s Day, you may want to select a refreshing white or pink wine, or even something sparkling for a Springtime celebration with Mom.  If not, well, there is always Bourbon Whisky!

Speaking of Bourbon….did we forget to mention the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th at 5:30 PM?  We did!  For shame on us.  This is America’s premier horse race.  Lots of us have parties to attend to watch the Derby.  The signature drink of the Kentucky Derby is the Mint Julep, but either a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned is an acceptable alternative.  Whichever cocktail you choose as the drink of choice for YOUR Derby party, you will want to consult with our staff for just the right Bourbon whisky.  We still have a very limited quantity of our own personal single barrel selection from Buffalo Trace, but have a good supply of the Old Forester and; for the strong of heart, Barrell.

As usual, there are lots of reasons to shop at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits….and I didn’t even mention that Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner!  Thank you so much for your past business.  Thank you for being our friends and neighbors.  As always, thank you for reading this.

Win A Basket of Craft Beer & Spirits at City Pages 40th Birthday Party!

Tomorrow night, April 26th, we are proud to help sponsor City Pages’ 40th Birthday Disco Bash, happening at First Avenue, just a short jaunt from our downtown Minneapolis store.

When you are there, be sure to stop by City Pages’ booth where you can register to win a basket full of craft beer and spirits from 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits.

While we are still building the basket as we speak, we can assure you that it will contain selections from both William Grant & Sons, distillers of Hendricks Gin, and 56 Brewing, who recently partnered with City Pages on Press Check, a sour IPA brewed to celebrate City Pages’ 40th Birthday. Our own craft beer expert Darren refers to this beer as, ‘phenomenal.’ We’ll have some in the store soon!

The party starts at 8pm at First Avenue and 70’s attire is definitely encouraged. We hope you are able to make it out – and remember that you have plenty of time to stop by 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits first to kick off your night by tasting some great wines!

Our Spring Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits Sale Ends Easter Sunday!

This is a VERY special weekend! Passover, which begins tomorrow night, is the only holiday we know of in any religion that celebrates that most precious gift of freedom. Today is also Good Friday followed closely by Easter Sunday. Of course, the two holidays are inexorably connected, but the Resurrection is the most important celebration in Christendom. So we wish everyone a blessed and happy holiday.

You would think less of us if we didn’t mention that both of these holidays are occasions that call for several bottles of wine from 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits to enhance your celebration brunch or dinner. You are going to need lots of wine this weekend! Coincidentally, our Spring Sale goes through the close of business on Easter Sunday… From fine wine and top notch spirits, to perhaps the best selection of craft beer in downtown Minneapolis, all may be found at our best prices of the year, right when YOU might need them most! We are pretty certain that the wines we will taste in the store this weekend are going to be geared to compliment your holiday dinner, so….come see us!! Please.

I am surprised to find that we still have a few spots open for the Ridge Vineyards wine tasting on May 1st. Space at this tasting is limited because the Aloft has another event scheduled, so we cannot open up to a larger room. I know that many of you wait to reserve your spot to the last minute, and I fear we may have to disappoint some who procrastinate. This is going to be a great evening of iconic California wines. Call the store at (612) 339-4040 or drop us an email at info@1010wws.com to reserve your place for Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 PM.

There is no reservation required for our Fourth Annual Best Indoor Rose’ Tasting which will take place Saturday, May 11th from 4PM to 7PM. This is everyone’s best opportunity to taste the full range of Rose’ wines from the 2018 vintage at one time, in one place….just in time for Summer enjoyment. You won't want to miss this annual event this year!

I want to take a moment to wish Adam Polzin the best of luck as he pursues his wanderlust. Adam has a bucket list that is far longer than his arm, and he is leaving us to pursue yet another adventure in Alaska. Those of you who have worked with Adam these past months have been taken by his passion and commitment to fine wine. He has been an asset to the store. We thank him for the time he has given us.

It looks like Spring has finally sprung. We look forward to a great late Spring and Summer with you. Thank you for your friendship and counsel. Thank you for your custom. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Before you go, take a look at the tastings we will be offering this weekend!

Friday April 19th
2-7pm
Erin from New France will be sampling:
Chidaine Montlouis Brut
Vajra Dragon Bianco
Bouvier Marsannay Rose
Birichino Pinot Noir
Pecina Crianza
P.S. Garcia Bravado

4 - 7pm
Broken Clock Brewing
Zyr Vodka

Saturday April 20th
2-7pm
Mike from Vinfera will be sampling:
Soligo Prosecco
La Raia Gavi
Brigaldara Valpolicella
San Giusto Chianti Classico
Notaio L'Atto Aglianico
Marabino Nero D'avola

4 - 7pm
Keepsake Cidery
Codigo Tequila 4-7pm

Great Spring Sale Pricing On Craft Beer, Fine Wine & Top Notch Spirits Through This Weekend!

When we started our annual Spring Sale earlier this month, we were – for the second year in a row – facing down winter’s last stand in April.

But just like that, the season has seemed to change! Before we know it – the ground will be as colorful as our store shelves, each decorated with pink sale signs offering discounts on one of the best selections of craft beer, fine wine and top notch spirits in downtown Minneapolis.

We hope to see you by this Sunday, April 21st when our sale ends – and look forward to helping you stock up!

Click here for our full list of Spring Sale Pricing

Spring Sale Liquor & Spirit Specials!

Despite appearances suggesting otherwise, we assure you that it is indeed spring. For proof, don’t look out the window, but instead, head into our downtown Minneapolis store where our annual Spring Sale is happening through next weekend.

Nearly everything in our store is available at a once-per-year price, including the spirits below:

Tattersall Rye 750mL Sale $32.99 Reg. $39.99

Svedka 1.75L Sale $14.99 Reg. $19.99

Absolut 1.0L (all types) Sale $19.99 Reg. $24.99

Patron Roca Silver 750ML Sale $29.99 Reg. $64.99

Hendrick's Gin 750ml Sale $24.99 Reg. $32.99

Woodford (all types) 750ML Sale $24.99 Reg. $35.99

Evan Williams Single Barrel 750ml Sale $19.99 Reg. $24.99

Old Forester Classic Bourbon Sale $17.99 Reg. $22.99

Four Roses Single Barrel Sale $36.99 Reg. $46.99

Four Roses Small Batch Sale $29.99 Reg. $34.99

The Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask Scotch Sale $64.99 Reg. $71.99

Laphoaig 10yr Sale $39.99 Reg. $52.99

Laphroaig Select 750ML Sale $39.99 Reg. $64.99

Laphroaig Cairdeas Sale $74.99 Reg. $84.99

Talisker Storm Scotch Sale $29.99 Reg. $69.99

Suntory Toki Whiskey Sale $27.99 Reg. $44.99

Tullamore Dew 750ML Sale $17.99 Reg. $26.99

Di Saronno Amaretto 750ML Sale $21.99 Reg. $27.99

Aperol 750ML Sale $14.99 Reg. $22.99

Campari 750ML Sale $19.99 Reg. $27.99

And Rare Whiskey!
This may be your last chance to buy any of our Buffalo Trace store pick. We are getting dangerously low, so if you liked it and want one or two more for the spring/summer you should stop in now and grab it. Don't forget how stinking good the Old Forester store pick is as well, it is delicious so grab some of them as well.

April 2019 Craft Beer of the Month: Bell's Brewing

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The last time we shared a post highlighting our Beer of the Month, we indicated how lucky we were to narrowly miss a March Snowmageddon. And the last time we shared a post with a Michigan connection, Michigan State players and fans ended up leaving downtown Minneapolis earlier than anticipated.

With that out of the way, we are proud to highlight Michigan’s own Bell’s Brewing as our April craft beer of the month! If you are a fan of either Michigan State – or of actual spring – we hope you stop by this week and stock up on enough to numb your sorrows. With our Spring Sale in full swing, regardless of what we see in the weather forecast, it’ll be easy enough to do so!

See below our full list of craft beer specials from Bell’s Brewing, and more of your favorite craft breweries, available throughout April.

Remember to follow our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out exactly when we get new beers in.

April Craft Beer of the Month: Bell's Brewing Company:
Bell's Two Hearted IPA 4pk Sale $7.99 Reg. $9.99
Bell's Oberon 4pk Sale $6.99 Reg. $7.99
Bell's Official 6pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Bell's Two Hearted 12pk Sale $16.99 Reg. $19.99
Bell's Oberon 12pk Sale $14.99 Reg. $18.99

New Craft Beer In April!:
Lupulin Fruit Smack IPA with Raspberry and Vanilla 4pk cans $19.99
Indeed Cherry Dust Cherry Sour Ale 4pk cans $19.99
Indeed In the Thicket Raspberry Sour Ale 375ml bottle $7.99
56 Brewing Solarama DDH Honey IPA 4pk cans $16.99
Able Better Selves IPA 6pk cans $10.99
Surly Barrel-Aged Darkness $24.99 750ml bottle *Limited
Surly Space Race Double Dry-hopped Double IPA $18.99 4pk 16oz cans
Oliphant Hobo Town Gose Sale $8.99 Reg: $9.99
2 Towns Seek Out Pineapple/Passion Fruit Hard Seltzer $9.99 6pk cans
2 Towns Seek Out Raspberry Lemon Hard Seltzer $9.99 6pk cans
Lagunitas Brett Stout $8.99 750ml bottle
Firestone Walker Sucaba Barleywine $9.99 375ml bottle
Bell's Oberon $6.99 4pk 16oz cans
Bell's Oberon Sale: $16.99 Reg: $18.99 12pk cans
O'so Oh You Witty Things Wit Ale 4pk cans $12.99
Maui/Ale Smith Collab Hi Hoaloha Rice Ale 4pk cans $10.99
Prairie Oh! Fudge Brownie Stout 12oz bottle $7.99
Prairie Okie Imperial Brown Ale 12oz bottle $9.99

SALE BEER!!
Able 6pk (All types) Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Grain Belt Premium 12pk bottles Sale $9.99 Reg. $11.99
Grain Belt Nordeast 12pk bottles Sale $11.99 Reg. $13.99
Bent Paddle Double Shot Double Black 750ml Sale $21.99 Reg. $23.99
Corona & Corona Lt 12pk bottles Sale $14.99 Reg. $16.99
Toppling Goliath Golden Nugget 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $10.99
Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue 4pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $11.99
Toppling Goliath Pompeii 4pk cans Sale $8.99 Reg. $10.99
Toppling Goliath King Sue 4pk Sale $17.99 Reg. $19.99
Hamm's 30pk Sale $14.99 Reg. $16.99
Oliphant 4pk Low Tier Sale $7.99 Reg. $8.99
Oliphant 4pk High Tier Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
Oliphant Crowler Low Tier Sale $7.99 Reg. $8.99
Oliphant Crowler High Tier Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99
O'so 6pk (all types) Sale $12.99 Reg. $14.99
Sisyphus Peanut Butter Jackpot 4pk Sale $11.99 Reg. $13.99
Sisyphus Scoopshot Shakestyle IPA 4pk Sale $14.99 Reg. $16.99
Bauhaus 12pk cans Sale $14.99 Reg. $16.99
PBR Tall boy 6pk cans Sale $4.99 Reg. $5.99
Sociable Cider (all types) 4pk Sale $9.99 Reg. $10.99
Seattle Ciders 4pk cans Sale $9.99 Reg. $11.99
Fair State Hard Water 4pk cans Sale $6.99 Reg. $9.99
Truly 12pk Berry Sale $14.99 Reg. $18.99
Truly 12pk Citrus Sale $14.99 Reg. $18.99
White Claw Variety 12pk Sale $14.99 Reg. $18.99

If You Are Still Here For The Final Four, 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits Is Still Here For You!

While we say good-bye, probably, to fans of Auburn and Michigan State, we are happy to welcome fans for Virginia and Texas Tech for another day at least!

We also know that if you are still in town, there is a good chance that you are racing from one destination to another, glancing at your phone the entire way.

So in the interest of both ensuring you find more of what we have to offer, and that you stay safe while on the go, we’ll keep this post short and to the point.

Through the rest of your visit, we will be hosting our Annual Spring Sale at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis, right next to US Bank Stadium!

See what we have to offer in the full list below:

 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits - 2019 Spring Sale!

If we do not see you again after today, thank you for visiting!

Our Spring Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Sale Is The Most Exciting Event In Downtown Minneapolis This Weekend!

It seems like people have been talking about “The Final Four” for at least the past three years. Well, today is the day! We are told that 90,000 people are coming to the Twin Cities this weekend to watch the best four teams in college basketball duke it out (sorry, I couldn’t resist!) for the national championship.

All of those visitors are NOT going to come to 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits this weekend! If you are receiving this newsletter, then YOU are our best customers. Please don’t let the anticipated hoards of basketball fans chase you out of downtown Minneapolis or away from what we hope is your favorite craft beer, fine wine and spirits outlet. You’re not just our best customers, you are our friends and neighbors…and we look forward to seeing you.

If you skip town this weekend, not only will we miss you, but you will miss the beginning of our Spring Sale, which started yesterday and runs through Sunday, April 21st!

When you walk into the store this week, you will be met with a sea of pink sale signs. Don, Rob, Darren and Cory have been working really hard to bring you the best deals of the year right now just in time for your Easter dinner on April 21st or your Passover Seders April 19 and 20. The weather seems to finally be cooperating and you will want to stock up for Spring parties, picnics and outings. Do it now, when the prices are at their best!

We want to remind you that the Ridge Vineyards Tasting is May 1st at 6:30 PM at the Aloft Hotel. Ridge was founded in 1962, which makes it one of the oldest post Prohibition wineries in California. The winery is terroir driven, and you will have the opportunity to see the differences that each single vineyard impart to the iconic Ridge Zinfandels that we will be tasting that night. Additionally, we will be tasting Chardonnay and Cabernet from this important winery. It is going to be a terrific tasting, and we would like to see you there. Call the store at (612)339-4040 or send us a note at info@1010wws.com to reserve your spot.

There are no reservations necessary for our Fourth Annual Best Indoor Rose’ Tasting taking place on Saturday, May 11th from 4PM til 7PM. That may or may not be enough time to sample from the over forty rose’ wines from the 2018 vintage that will be available. This has always been one of the best events we have inside the store. It is a great opportunity to sample, and purchase the wines of Summer when they are not only fresh, but AVAILABLE. So many of these wines are shipped into the market in the Spring and not reordered by our suppliers. When you find something you like, jump on it to avoid future disappointment.

As usual, there is a lot going on at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits! We want you to think of us as YOUR store. We love seeing you. We love suggesting new and different beverages for your enjoyment. You are our reason for being here.

Thanks for reading this!

Surly Barrel Aged Darkness is Here!

As if today was not already exciting enough, what with the start of our Annual Spring Wine Sale, we have yet another big announcement to make.

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In our downtown Minneapolis store now, we have a limited number of bottles of 2019 Surly Barrel Aged Darkness!

If you are already among the initiated, you are probably well aware of what you will taste in this intense – and intensely sought after - brew. For those that are not yet among the faithful, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the description provided by Surly below:

“Darkness is a beer of fable and legend. Malty and intense, yet velvety smooth. This special edition of our massive Russian imperial stout matured in rye whiskey barrels and brings waves of chocolate, vanilla, dried fruit, and cherry flavors, enhanced by the oak and spice of the barrel.”

Surly special releases always go quick – but this one will be flying off the shelves.

Along with the launch of our Spring Wine Sale, what more reason do you need to stop by on your way home this evening?

Rare Whiskey Is The Perfect Way to Kick-Off Spring!

As we watch the last bit of snow melt off the streets and sidewalks of downtown Minneapolis, and marvel at the set-up for the NCAA Final Four, forgive us for thinking that we are finally past winter 2018-19 for good.

So let’s celebrate with some great liquor specials – including some fabulous prices on a half dozen different styles of rare whiskey. See our list below.

Remember, too, that our Spring Sale begins this Wednesday, April 3rd!

Liquor Specials!!!
Luksosowa Vodka 1.75L Sale $19.99 Reg. $24.99

Rare Whiskey
Glenmorangie Allta Private Editions #10 750ml $109.99 (6 bottles)

Single Cask Nation Craigellachie 10yr Scotch 750ml $129.99 (2 bottles)

Single Cask Nation Macduff Sherry Cask 13yr Scotch 750ml $149.99 (3 bottles)

Single Cask Nation Stones of Stenness 18yr Scotch 750ml $229.99 (3 bottles)

Kilchoman 100% Islay 8th Edition 750ml $109.99 (3 bottles)

Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Finish 750ml $99.99 (3 bottles)

Store Pick
If you haven't gotten in to try the brand new Old Forester Barrel, holy cow is it good. Get in and grab a bottle or six! It is an impressive combination of spice, caramel and fruit with enough heat to taste, but not blow you away with. The complexity of it is amazing!

Celebrate Spring (Finally) At 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits!

This week, the Minnesota Twins will be kicking off their 2019 season.

Soon, fans of the Final Four NCAA Basketball teams will start to filter into town in anticipation of three great games.

Tax Season is upon us.

Before we know it, we will be getting ready for Easter and Passover celebrations.

We are hoping that there will be no repeat of last year’s April blizzard and that we are able to enjoy a long, steady progression of increasingly pleasant weather leading into the best Summer ever.

Each of the aforementioned happenings seems like a great reason to head to 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits to stock up on your favorite adult beverage to help you celebrate….or not…(face it, none of us looks forward to Tax Season).

We like to think that our prices on craft beer, fine wine and top notch spirits are among the most competitive that you will find in downtown Minneapolis, but we would be remiss if we did not take note of all the work that Don, Rob, Darren and Cory are doing to get the store ready for our SPRING WINE SALE which begins on Wednesday, April 3rd and ends Sunday, April 21st.

As you know from past sales, almost everything in the store will have a special LOW price and the shelves and displays will look like a garden of pink sale signs. We are not suggesting that you stay away until April 3rd, but you might want to mark your calendar for that day to checkout special prices on your favorite beverage, or that special bottle you have been wanting to try….if the price were just a bit lower.

In the next few weeks we are going to be going live with a remote order app so you can shop the store from your smartphone. Right now, we are slowly identifying all the kinks in the system, but you can go to the app store on your phone and search out 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits to download the app and get familiar with it. Once we go live, you will be able to access our entire inventory. You will be able to make payments, schedule deliveries and avail yourself of all quantity discounts …we discount assorted cases of wine and 6 packs of single beers by 10%. While we realize that this is NOT cutting edge technology, that you can order just about anything by remote from a smart phone, it is a big and exciting step for us to be able to offer this convenience to you, our valued customers.

As you can see, there is plenty going on with us. Stop by the store and see all the new inventory. Join us on our adventure. None of this works without YOU!

Thanks for your friendship and your business. Thanks for reading this.

1010 Washington Wine & Spirits Spring Sale Coming This April 3rd!

Today, we are all happy to finally be celebrating the first day of actual spring! Of course, the first day of spring in downtown Minneapolis simply means slightly smaller snowbanks and slightly murkier puddles. It is not necessarily the catharsis we’ve been seeking for lo these many months.

Fortunately, the warmer weather is coming – and with it – our annual spring sale, where we will be offering great storewide deals on craft beer, fine wine and top notch spirits – along with outstanding tastings every weekend!

More details on our spring sale will be forthcoming – and we invite you to like us on Facebook to be among the first to see what we will be offering. In the meantime – mark your calendars for April 3rd – 21st – and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Remember, too, to stop by and help us prepare for our April sale by helping us move through the rest of our March wine specials and cellar selections!

Feel A Little Irish With Our Liquor Specials!

This week brings us right up to the brink of St. Patrick’s Day, and if your liquor shelves and cabinets are not yet ready, the team at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits is here to help!

See below for our newest list of liquor specials, Irish and all. We look forward to seeing you soon in downtown Minneapolis to help you stock up – and remember – to arrive early for this weekend’s fine wine, craft beer and Irish liquor tastings!

2 Gingers Irish Whiskey
750ml Sale $15.99 Reg. $21.99

Five Farms Irish Cream
750ml Sale $27.99 Reg. $34.99

Roca Patron Silver
750ml Sale $34.99 Reg. $64.99

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
750ml $74.99 (2 bottles)

Mars Whisky Komagatake Single Malt Japanese Whisky
750ml $179.99 (1 bottle)

And last but not least, our store pick:

If you haven't gotten in to try the brand new Old Forester Barrel, holy cow is it good. Get in and grab a bottle or six! It is an impressive combination of spice, caramel and fruit with enough heat to taste, but not blow you away with. The complexity of it is amazing!

March Craft Beer Specials of the Month!

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This past weekend, we narrowly missed yet another Snowmageddon, while this week, temperatures may get up to 50 degrees. In other words, it must be March!

If we have yet to see you this month, chances are you have yet to see our craft beer of the month. See what we have featured and on special below – and we hope to see you in person in downtown Minneapolis soon!

Remember to follow our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out exactly when we get new beers in.

MARCH CRAFT BEER OF THE MONTH:
Insight Brewing

Insight Splendid Moose 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

Insight Troll Way 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

Insight Phantom Taxi 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

Insight Devil's Companion 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

Insight Banshee Cutter 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

Insight Dankbot 4pk Sale $8.99 Reg. $9.99

NEW CRAFT BEER

12welve Eyes Blueberry Milkshake IPA $9.99 750ml crowler can

12welve Eyes Cherry Pie Cream Ale $6.99 750ml crowler can

Broken Clock Chocolate Raspberry Law & Porter $7.99 750ml crowler can

Bad Weather Mythic Mongrel Irish Cream Ale $10.99 4pk 16oz cans

Fair State Strata Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA $16.99 ***Available Friday 3/8

Finnegans Caorthannach Russian Imperial Stout $14.99 750ml bottle

Indeed Mexican Honey Light $10.99 6pk cans

Milk & Honey Flora 2018 Vintage Cider $14.99 4pk 330ml bottles

Modist Inda Couch Double Dry Hopped Double IPA $16.99 4pk 16oz cans ***Available Monday 3/11

Pryes Mass Haze-teria Hazy IPA $13.99 4pk 16oz cans

Sisyphus Bottle Cap Mosaic IPA $13.99 4pk 16oz cans

Surly Sound Into Color Kettle Sour With Cherries and Raspberries $18.99 4pk 16oz cans

Surly Rosé $10.99 4pk 16oz cans

Utepils Springbok Heller Bock $7.99 4pk 16oz cans

Almanac Fruit Cobbler Oak-aged Peach Sour $5.99 375ml bottle

Almanac Plum Fairy Sour Farmhouse Ale With Plums & Vanilla $5.99 375ml bottle

Almanac Farmers Reserve Barrel-aged Sour With Cherries, Strawberries, Raspberries and Pears $8.99 375ml bottle

Almanac Cherry Sournova Barrel-aged Cherry Sour $15.99 4pk 16oz cans

Blake's Great Blakes Coffee Infused Hard Cider $10.99 6pk cans

Clown Shoes 2019 Hammer Of The Holy American Imperial Stout Aged in Rum Barrels $11.99 22oz bottle

Firestone Walker Rosalie Beer Rosé $9.99 4pk 16oz cans

Mikkeller Ripple Effect American IPA $15.99 4pk 16oz cans

Mikkeller Big Sky Lullaby Double NE IPA $20.99 4pk 16oz cans

Mikkeller Super Glogg Strong Ale With Grape Must, Cherry and Spices $7.99 16oz can

Mikkeller Træblod Imperial Stout $7.49 16oz can

Oliphant Anutart Pineapple & Blueberry Sour $9.99 750ml crowler can

Oliphant Sound Of The Fart Side Citra Pale Ale $9.99 750ml crowler can

Craft Beer, Fine Wine & Spirits For All Your Upcoming March Celebrations!

Before Winter bids us adieu, there is much to celebrate…and we believe that all celebrations should start at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis. After all, if you have the right craft beer, fine wine or spirits, every occasion is a celebration.

First of all, it is State Tournament time. All of the High School tournaments are ahead of us for all of the sports. While each of these events is associated with its own BLIZZARD, it is also a chance for each of us to root for our old school as it winds its way to the championship that eluded us when it was our turn.

In addition, we can look forward to Big 10 tournaments …again in all the sports…so we can cheer on the Gophers, or some other school, should you choose to.

Last but certainly not least, the NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament will be at US Bank Stadium the first full weekend of April. (For those of you just meeting us through this post, know that we are the closest liquor store in downtown Minneapolis to US Bank Stadium.) There are big games every weekend of March Madness, and we are pretty sure that there will be an entertainment event for each game.

While all these sporting events are going on, it is still unwise to forget St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17th. That is NEXT WEEKEND!! We are fully stocked on the best…and the best selling Irish Whiskies and, of course, a good supply of the appropriate beers necessary to toast the driving out of the snakes from Ireland.

We appreciate that everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, but those of us who aren’t can also celebrate St. Urho’s Day on March 16th. For those of you who are not familiar, this is a truly Minnesotan holiday invented by citizens of Finnish descent in the 50’s to mark the driving out of the grasshoppers from Finland. It is also an opportunity of mention our new Finnish Gin…Napue Rye Gin from Kyro Distilling. It JUST came on the market, and it is delicious. Available for $34.99.

There are so many opportunities to mark an important occasion with the appropriate toast with a glass of wine, spirits or craft beer from 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits over the next couple of weeks that we hope you found something ELSE to give up for the Lenten season!

We are really looking forward to helping you choose a beverage for all the excitement that awaits us in March! Visit us for an upcoming beer or wine tasting and we’ll be sure you leave with the perfect selection.

Thank you for reading this…thank you for everything you do for us…it is a pleasure to be your favorite liquor store….your friendship is a GIFT!

1010 Washington Wine & Spirits 4th Anniversary Sale - Now Through January 27th!

Has it really been four years?

When we opened back in the halcyon days of 2015, our goal was to establish a warm and inviting destination offering the best selection of wine, spirits and craft beer in downtown Minneapolis. With your help, we think we’ve done a pretty good job! And now, we’d like your help celebrating!

Through January 27th, we’ll be offering terrific deals storewide, helping you to both stock up - or replenish your bar or wine cellar, now that the holidays are safely behind us.

See the link below showing our full list of sale items - and we look forward to seeing you in-person soon!

1010 Washington Wine & Spirits - 4th Anniversary Sale!

Remember, too, to check out our list of upcoming tastings and events - including a Lopez de Heredia Spanish Wine Tasting, happening on Wednesday, January 16th! Call 612 339-4040 or send us an email at info@1010wws.com for information on any of our upcoming events or tastings.

Happy New Year From 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits!

Well, almost….

If YOU plan to have a Happy New Year, then make sure that you beat a path to 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits in downtown Minneapolis to check out all the special offerings of CHAMPAGNE, as well as craft BEER, WINE and SPIRITS!!! The shelves and displays are loaded with beverages just waiting to make your New Year’s celebration the most memorable ever.

Ok…so 2018 is almost in the rear view mirror. First of all, thank you for making it a great year for us! We celebrate 4 years at 1010 Washington Wine & Spirits next Saturday, on January 5th. Looking back, we are still amazed at the changes we have made in the store. I am not sure that there is a spot in the store that looks the same as it did four years ago. What is even more amazing …and truly gratifying…is the number of really good friends we have made. We believe that we have changed the entire mission of the store. What is truly gratifying is that YOU seem to have accepted and embraced what we are trying to do.

With this in mind, you should know that our 4th annual ANNIVERSARY SALE will begin on Wednesday, January 9th and run through Sunday, January 27th. Don, Rob, and Darren have already started working on getting you terrific deals to replenish you bar and wine cellar after the carnage wrought by Holiday entertaining.

On January 16th, we will be welcoming Monica Nogues, Founder and Owner of Think Global Wine Selections, to lead us in a terrific Spanish wine tasting. What differentiates the selections she has made is that all of the wines exhibit a real sense of place as well as being, as we said, fully aged so you can consume them at their optimum drinkability. I think we are in for a very exciting evening!

Call the store at (612) 339-4040 or send us an email at info@1010wws.com. As per usual, the tasting will be at the Aloft Hotel in downtown Minneapolis, MN at 6:30 PM. The cost of a ticket is $25.00, which can be credited against purchases from the tasting. We would really like to see you join us.

Thank you for four great years together. Thank you for your advice and counsel. Have a Happy and SAFE New Year! We look forward to 2019, and beyond, with YOU!