Minnesota Monthly

This intimate, high-end wine tasting pairs fine red, white, and sparkling wines with a delectable menu from our Official Food Sponsor, Fogo de Chão. All wines at Grand Vine will be poured into your commemorative Riedel wine tasting glass courtesy of Cafe Latte, and retail at $20+. These wines will showcase the best from local, national, and international vineyards.

New this year, we invite you to be surprised and entertained with a signature “artistic presentation” like no other curated by MB Activate, Dial at the Varietal: In Vino Veritas is an interactive wine-tasting installation that blends art, storytelling, and personal reflection. Five wine barrels, each uniquely painted by a local artist, serve as the foundation of the experience. Atop each barrel sits a rotary phone, each with a themed prompt. Guests are invited to pick up the phone, dial in, and leave a recorded message inspired by the moment, the wine, and the emotions that surface. Just as wine reveals layers of truth with each sip, this installation encourages participants to explore their own truths, creating a memorable and introspective experience.