Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide of 2023

The holiday season is officially here and it's time to start shopping for the special people in your lives. Between our Cheese & Wine subscriptions, our gift boxes, and our classes, theres something for every food & beverage enthusiast at France 44. Browse below for a taste of what we can offer!Don't see exactly what...

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Thanksgiving Beverage Guide 2023

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so we wanted to offer you a few suggestions for the big day....

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Exploring Ribera del Duero

One of the most iconic and prestigious wine regions of Spain is Ribera del Duero. Ribera del Duero is located...

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November Spirit of the Month: Rye!

by Jake Rollin Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. With that comes colder weather, and with...

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Spooky Halloween Cocktails

🎃🍹 Get ready to stir up some spine-chilling concoctions and unleash your inner mixologist because Halloween is creeping closer, and...

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Fall’s About Warm Spices & Baking… Why Not Make it Boozy?

written by Anna Glassman-KaufmanFall is all about apples, pumpkins, warm spices, and baking. These flavors are screaming for a little...

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The Leaves are Changing – Our Wines Don’t Have to Follow Suit

written by Ty RobinsonThere’s no denying it, Minnesotans love fall. The leaves have started to change, there’s a crispness in...

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October Spirit of the Month: Brandy!

by Jake RollinWith the weather starting to cool off, brandy immediately came to mind as the spirit of the month....

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A Few 2023 Oktoberfest Picks

It's impossible as always to pick true favorite Oktoberfest beers and seasonal fall brews, but as September wraps up soon,...

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Sipping Sonoma: A Visual Wine Journey

by TK MehlhaffLast month, I had the opportunity to visit Sonoma County in California with a group of fantastic restaurant...