Minnesota Monthly’s Food & Wine Experience returned the weekend of March 3-5, 2023. The 28th annual event was a sampling adventure where guests sipped unique varietals of local, regional, and national wines; enjoyed samples of specialty spirits, beers, and seltzers; and savored mouth-watering gourmet bites! 

The Food & Wine Experience will return in 2024 to celebrate fantastic wine and delicious food! 

Home of the Minnesota Vikings

Hosted at the stunning Omni Vikings Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, the 28th annual Food & Wine Experience showcased over 150 different experiences for guests to try and enjoy.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners who help create a savory and engaging experience, celebrating chef-driven and mouth-watering food, wine from around the globe, local crafts and makers, artisanal cocktails, and the latest seltzers and beers.

WHEN:

Grand Vine: 6:30pm to 9pm on Friday, March 3 – SOLD OUT

General Admission: 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 – SOLD OUT

 VIP Experience: 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 – SOLD OUT

WHERE:

The Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings.  2611 Nordic Way, Eagan, MN 55121

TICKETS:

Grand Vine: $100 – SOLD OUT. No tickets will be available at the door.

General Admission: $90 in advance, $100 at the door

VIP: $125 in advance, $150 at the door. The VIP Experience is SOLD OUT.

Bonus Wine-Tasting Seminars: $10. Limited space available.

All tickets are subject to availability. Prices do not include taxes and processing fees. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to enter.

The 2023 Food & Wine Experience “Best of the Best” wines:

2023 Best of Show

The 2023 Food & Wine Experience “Best of the Best” wines:

2023 Best of Show

  • BORDEAUX VARIETAL – RED BLEND
    2018 Cabernet Franc, Sol Rouge Winery(California)
  • CHARDONNAY
    2021 Juggernaut, Bogle Winery(California)
  • COOL CLIMATE RED – MINNESOTA OR WISCONSIN
    2020 Thoroughbred, Chateau St. Croix Winery (Wisconsin)
  • COOL CLIMATE WHITE – MINNESOTA OR WISCONSIN
    2021 Chateau Blanc, Chateau St. Croix Winery (Wisconsin)
  • FRUITY
    2022 Ruby Rhubarb, Rolling Forks (Minnesota)
    • PINOT NOIR
      2021 Bogle Winery (California)
    • RHONE RANGER
      2018 Syrah, Sol Rouge Winery (California)
    • ROSE
      2019 Blush, Rolling Forks (Minnesota)
    • SAUVIGNON BLANC
      2021 Ancient Peaks Winery (California)
    • SPARKLING
      2022 Aurora, Carlos Creek Winery (Minnesota)

    2023 Best Value – Retailing at $15 or less

    • BORDEAUX VARIETAL – CABERNET SAUVIGNON
      2020 Bogle Vineyards (California)
    • CHARDONNAY
      2020 Riverstone, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (California)
    • COOL CLIMATE RED – MINNESOTA OR WISCONSIN
      2020 Hunter’s Reserve, Indian Island Winery (Minnesota)
    • COOL CLIMATE WHITE –MINNESOTA OR WISCONSIN
      2021 Lake View White, Parley Lake Winery (Minnesota)
    • FRUITY
      2021 Wildflower Valdigue, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (California)
      • PINOT GRIGIO
        2021 Sand Point, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards (California)
      • PINOT NOIR
        2020 Sand Point, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards (California)
      • RHONE RANGER
        2020 Sixth Sense, Michael David Winery (California)
      • ROSE
        2021 Chateau St. Croix Winery (Wisconsin)
      • SAUVIGNON BLANC
        2021 Bogle Vineyards (California)
      • SPARKLING
        2021 Frizzante Rose, Batroun Mountains Organic Wines (Lebanon)

      2023 Food & Wine Experience Recap Video

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