The Wine Company will forever remain the small, local, family owned company you have come to trust since 1985 when Larry Colbeck first embarked on importing storied wines of provenance …and yet, because we aim to serve Minnesota as best we … READ MORE

A lot of folks think that sake is rice wine. In fact, it’s not wine at all. If anything, it’s more closely related to beer, as it is actually brewed. What is it made from exactly? Water, rice, yeast and … READ MORE

With International Women’s Day upon us, we want to make a point of giving a proper shout-out to name but a few of the women winemakers that abound in The Wine Company portfolio. Our hope is that you explore these and raise … READ MORE

H I S T O R Y   O F   S A K E Japan’s earliest written history, the Kojiki, establishes sake’s origin back two millennia to the Age of the Gods, the Kamiyo. The kami, the deities of … READ MORE

We find many of our dearest discoveries over drinks at dinner. Sake is no exception. Once we evolved beyond the warmed sake of yore to discover the varied styles beyond this inert custom, a light bulb flickered and down the … READ MORE

It is with great pleasure that we announce The Wine Company family is joined by none other than Mitch Zavada! Mitch represents the newest talent among the extraordinary sales reps here at The Wine Company. Mitch brings a warm humor, an impressive knowledge … READ MORE