Brittany E.
Yelp
This is the best liquor store in the Twin Cities. They specialize in natural wine, local beer, and a thoughtfully curated selection of what you should have in your liquor cabinet. The staff is passionate, knowledgeable, and approachable. They are dealing with the pandemic responsibly. They have improved the selection visible on their website, which makes the online shopping enjoyable in the way the store visits used to be, but with more to read.
It is a distinctly feminist, intellectual, and personal approach to wine, beer and cocktails. I learn new things from the professional staff. By feminist, I mean that they are open and informative in their knowledge of products, instead of feeling there is a barrier to entry. They have mostly women on staff, which feels more welcoming and distinguishes them from others. I'd love to see more POCI staff, which would continue to provide new perspectives and insights.
They went out of their way to help me access wines and cider I found in France through their excellent relationships with the best importers. Jill has some fun podcasts and videos available to learn more about their products and producers. They have a well-written and informative newsletter that could eclipse Kermit Lynch. I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is the liquor store I hoped would exist in the Twin Cities for many years, and keeps getting better.