09 Dec 2024

An elegant evening of wine-sampling and hors d’oeuvres led by Sommelier, Jason Kallsen of Twin Cities Wine Education, LLC.

06 Oct 2024

Enjoy an energizing morning with a 45-minute cycle class with our friends from [new to Hopkins!] StarCycle®, followed by a curated wine tasting!

Cycling shoes will be provided for you! Wear comfy clothes and bring a towel + friend to this FUN morning!

StarCycle® is a dance party on a bike — and everyone is invited! The moment you step foot into class, you leave everything at the door. In class you get to check out from the world and focus on whatever you need. No matter how you show up, you’ll leave feeling stronger.

Limited space available – cheers!🥂

08 Mar 2024

A CELEBRATION OF PIEDMONT, ITALY

Discover GAJA, the prestigious Italian winery known for its exceptional wines. Established in 1859, GAJA has become an icon in Piedmont, producing remarkable Barbaresco and Barolo wines. Led by Angelo Gaja, the winery combines tradition with innovation, crafting sought-after bottles that captivate collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Experience the essence of Italian excellence with GAJA’s range of red and white wines, each reflecting the winery’s unwavering commitment to quality and passion.

This 5-course dinner highlights rare, award-winning wines which are on every collector’s list. The dinner will be hosted by Marc Nuara, Vice President at Wilson Daniels. We look forward to enjoying the impeccable winemaking from GAJA Winery with you.

15 Aug 2023

Join us for an evening of wine & cheese tasting in the new France 44 Event Space. All proceeds benefit scholarships and microgrants for women in the culinary, hospitality, and beverage industries.

05 Apr 2023

Please join the Bakken Ensemble on Sunday, April 16 at 6:30pm for our annual fundraising event, Souvenir du Concert.

This unique wine pairing experience explores the connections between music and wine through a guided tasting of hand-curated wine selections by France 44 Sommelier Karina Roe, thoughtfully paired to pieces from the Bakken Ensemble’s concert season in consultation with Artistic Directors Stephanie Arado and Pitnarry Shin.

For tickets or more information, visit our website at bakkenensemble.org

05 Apr 2023

Please join the Bakken Ensemble on Sunday, April 16 at 6:30pm for our annual fundraising event, Souvenir du Concert.

This unique wine pairing experience explores the connections between music and wine through a guided tasting of hand-curated wine selections by France 44 Sommelier Karina Roe, thoughtfully paired to pieces from the Bakken Ensemble’s concert season in consultation with Artistic Directors Stephanie Arado and Pitnarry Shin.

For tickets or more information, visit our website at bakkenensemble.org

02 Mar 2023

Minnesota Monthly’s Food & Wine Experience returns the weekend of March 4-5. The 28th annual event will be a sampling adventure where guests sip unique varietals of local, regional, and national wines; try specialty spirits, beers, and seltzers; and taste mouth-watering food at a new venue, the Omni Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings!

The event will showcase more than 100 vendors set up throughout the elegant new venue, which is conveniently located in Eagan. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage with experts to discover what’s new and receive insight into their creation process.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.