North Loop Wine and Spirits

I find the place to be a bit pricey. If a similar wine is found at a big chain place, it is often less expensive. All of that said, when I am looking for certain wines from specific vineyards that I like, I come straight to North Loop Wine & Sprits.My above comments aside, they have a deep wine selection at many price points, this is not wine snobbery. The staff are very friendly and helpful.My most recent mission was finding a nice red from one of the handful of vineyards I like when going upmarket for wine. This time, I was in the mood for a red from Ridge. They had several of their red blends - what makes Ridge so unique, settling on a bottle of their East Bench. The staff here are so into wine, that the guy was interested in what I was cooking to pair with the wine. They also have a good booze selection, too. And they have free off-street parking, too.

We've popped in here a couple of times now while visiting family in MPLS. This last time we came for 2 bottles and left with 7 or 8? They carry an eclectic and geeky selection. Not sure who does their curation but we weren't exactly looking for local (California) producers but once we realized they stocked some absurd and micro-producers we looked deeper. Producers such as Broc in Berkeley, Ashes & Diamonds in Napa, and Liocco in Healdsburg. Just stuff I never expected to see outside of the Bay Area. There was an older guy who dealt with our indecisiveness and senseless path around the shop and like any great advisor, found solutions where there was none apparent. They did not have the heavy stuff, at least I did not see, such as Screaming Eagle, Opus One (I did see a bottle of Overture), Silver Oak, etc but that stuff is plentiful elsewhere. They do stock highly comparable and arguable funner bottles such as Quintessa, and I forgot what else...Fun shop. Watch your step out front.

I keep coming back here both because of their extensive selection of wines and liquors and their friendly and knowledgeable staff. Every time I've gone in, I've been greeted and asked if I need any assistance. Sometimes I'm just browsing, but the times that I was looking for something specific (a nice bottle of rum as a gift, a caramel liquor for a hot cider bar, Big Salt wine) they've had the perfect thing and helped me stay within my budget. I love their selection of liqueurs - all kinds of local options too! My mom is a huge fan of Tattersall's Salty Dog and they have had it in stock whenever I've gone in to grab her a bottle. It is a very thoughtful, intentional store with an assortment of garnishes, gift supplies, and I'm pretty sure they have THC seltzers too.

Have you checked out North Loop Wine and Spirits yet? If not, you should. I went in just before Thanksgiving with some tough questions and pairing requests for elk and salmon. I spent time with Dave, and he was remarkably knowledgeable and patient as I asked questions about Amarone, Chateauanuf du Pape, and meaty and mineral white wines like Albariño. Dave was impressive and steered me to several vintners in the price point I requested. I left with a half case of great wine that paired beautifully with our special meal. I will be back for their weekly wine tasting and great service. Thank you NLW&S!

North Loop Wine and Spirits boasts an incredible selection of booze, with lots of deep-dives into specialty spirits like Sotol, Armagnac, and amari. I scored a VERY special bourbon here as well, so def put it on your checklist if you're searching for that hard-to-find stuff. The wine selection is also killer and the staff is reliably knowledgeable and friendly.

Service was horrible. I walked a couples blocks from the four seasons to get a bottle and was literally being rushed to select a bottle. I ended up leaving without a bottle.

I think the last time I shopped in this establishment was over 7 years ago.... And now I remember why..Not only are they rude but their misplaced arrogance as to what they think they know about their inventory is mind blowing.... You ask for a specific thing and at least two members of staff will misdirect you to the wrong part of the store And then when they finally get you where you want to be ... the mansplaining is breathtaking.If you're a wine novice or find this type of store intimidating.... Run!You'd be better off walking the extra block to Wholefoods frankly.

super friendly owner and always helpful to find the best drink for you. The ambiance is nice too.

Came in on a Friday night with a couple friends after eating at Red Cow to celebrate the end of a long week at a conference at the Hilton downtown (visiting from IA). The staff were incredibly friendly, we laughed and joked, and they gave some recommendations after I said I wanted to try a different Gin. Martin Miller's Gin ended up being divine!The staff and the ambiance made me not want to leave! If I lived in town, I would, with pleasure, be a frequent flyer. They have a huge selection, they deliver, have classes, tastings, and private events! Their website is also WELL done.When I come back to the twin cities, it'll be one of my first stops!

I'll never shop here again although, I've had many dealings with them in the past . It appears you only have to make a small error or two and your business is now longer welcome. We'll, I will save them the trouble. I thought I was a valued customer but they've shown me that was furthest from the truth.