Stillwater (http://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us) is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, and a part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It is located directly across the St. Croix River from the state of Wisconsin. Although founded as a lumber town, it is now better known for its beautiful historic downtown which includes several antiquarian book stores. In my humble opinion, however, the clearest sign of intelligent life in this mid-western town is its devotion to wine.
Hidden amongst the book shops and antiquities are the Northern Vineyards Winery (http://www.northernvineyards.com), the Marx wine bar and grill (http://www.marxwbg.com), and the Luna Rossa wine bar and trattoria (http://www.lunarossawinebar.com). Luna Rossa gets IQ bonus points for its conversion of beer brewing caves into wine storage caves, along with its brief but well-thought-out Italian-centric wine list – many of which are served by the glass.
The outside patio at Northern Vineyards Winery (see photo above) also provides a convenient location from which Minnesotans can fire cannons across the St. Croix. So, if you hear cork popping sounds, you can be sure they’re celebrating with Northern Vineyards Winery 2007 Minnesota grown Edelweiss or defending against invading cheese-heads.
Best, Joe Plonk
www.drinkplonk.com
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