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Tuesday 3pm - 10pm Wednesday 3pm - 10pm Thursday 3pm - 10pm Friday 3pm - 11pm Saturday 2pm - 11pm Sunday 2pm - 6pm

EJ's Wine Shop & Tasting Room

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EJ's Wine Shop & Tasting Room

Discover EJ's Wine Shop & Tasting Room, Dubuque's new hotspot for fine wine, craft beer, and cocktails. Join us for great drinks, education, and conversation!

Opened in March 2024, we share a space with Wayfarer Coffee in the historic Millwork District.

06/13/2025

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06/12/2025

Wine slushy is on full effect. Perfect before or after the tonight!!

Rose with Strawberry syrup, Lime Juice and Ginger Ale

06/11/2025

G'DAY LEGEND! Meet Australia's ONLY native beer! 🍺
Coopers Original Pale Ale - the beer that literally started as a TONIC for a sick wife in 1862 and became the pride of Down Under! 🤯

🔥 Fair Dinkum Facts:
- Thomas Cooper brewed his first batch as medicine for his wife - neighbors loved it so much he started a brewery!
- It's the ONLY ale in Australia's Top 10 beers by volume (the rest are boring lagers!)
- 6 generations of the Cooper family still own and run the brewery
- One in four ales consumed in Australia is a Coopers!

What makes it special: This isn't just beer - it's 160+ years of Australian history in a bottle. Deep golden color, generous foam, and that unmistakable "cloudy but good" appearance that screams AUTHENTIC!
Perfect for: BBQs, beach days, or whenever you want to taste what Australia really tastes like

06/05/2025

🍇 What's in Your Glass: A Flavor Adventure

NOSE: Fresh blackberry and blueberry, prominent brown spices, and floral delicacy - it's "deceptively complex"! 🫐
PALATE: Hints of orange peel, coriander and green olive bring complexity to notes of plum and cherry
FINISH: Turns dark and espresso-like - sophisticated and lingering ☕

Perfect Pairings:
🥩 Beef and game dishes
🧀 Mature and hard cheeses
🍝 Mediterranean cuisine
🌶️ Dishes with brown spices

The Verdict: "Packed with fresh fruit" but "still unmistakably of the warm and lush Southern Rhône" 🌞

06/04/2025

BAVARIAN TIME MACHINE IN A BOTTLE! 🏔️
Meet Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel - literally "Old Bavarian Dark Beer" - and it's EXACTLY what Bavarian villages were drinking before the world went crazy for light beer! 🍻

🔥 Amazing Facts:
- Until WWII, this was THE beer style in Munich - dark, toasty, and full of character
- Brewed with 5 different malts (including 2 torrified dark ones!)
- Family-owned for 6 generations since 1878 in a fairy-tale Alpine village
- The water comes from 176 meters underground - pure Bavarian Alps goodness! 🏔️

What makes it magical: Dark amber-brown with a warm, rich, inviting aroma. Coffee-ish tones and surprising complexity that'll transport you straight to a cozy Bavarian pub. Think toasted bread, toffee, and liquid comfort food!
Perfect for: Hearty meals, cold evenings, or when you want to taste what Bavaria REALLY tastes like

06/02/2025

🌹 Meet Your Mediterranean Escape: Mont Gravet Rosé

This isn't your grandmother's White Zinfandel! Mont Gravet Rosé is a wonderfully fresh and fruit-forward dry rosé that captures the essence of Southern France's sun-soaked Mediterranean coastline ☀️

✨ The Grape: 100% Cinsault - the secret star of Provence rosé
🌟 The Color: Attractive pale-salmon - like Mediterranean sunsets
💰 The Vibe: "Anytime" wine perfect as an aperitif or with dinner

Fun Name Story: "Mont" means hills in French, and "Gravet" refers to the oval-shaped rocks commonly found in the area - literally named after the terroir! 🪨

05/31/2025

🍇 What's in Your Glass: A Flavor Adventure
NOSE: Dark ripe berries, baked red fruit, lifted spice, rhubarb + cherry pie - it's like walking through an Italian fruit market! 🍒

PALATE: Soft + supple - red cherries and vanilla notes mingle with dried cranberries and nutmeg

The Vibe: "Easy drinking, easy going night (with Italian food)!"

Perfect Pairings:
🍝 Any Italian dish (obviously!)
🍖 BBQ and grilled meats
🥗 Salads with grilled veggies
🐟 Even salmon works!
🧀 Charcuterie boards

Bonus: At only 12.5% alcohol, this is "fresh and fun" without being heavy ☀️

05/29/2025

🥂 Tasting Time: What's in Your Glass?
NOSE: Gooseberry, guava, lime, quinine, and tarragon - it's like a garden party in your glass! 🌿

PALATE: Lemongrass and bell pepper notes dance under a vibrant layer of wet-stone minerality, with acidity that makes the wine feel like it's dancing on your palate 💃

FINISH: Crisp and lively with a pleasant bitter green finish

Perfect Pairings:
🦐 Spicy shrimp with coconut milk
🐟 Fresh shellfish and grilled fish
🥗 Summer salads with citrus vinaigrette
🧀 Goat cheese and herbs

Pro Tip: At only 12% alcohol, this is perfect for those long summer afternoons when you want to keep things light and refreshing ☀️

05/28/2025

WORLD'S BEST BEER ALERT! 🚨
You know that feeling when you taste something so good it stops you mid-conversation? That's Rochefort 10. 🤯
This Belgian masterpiece appears on EVERY "World's Greatest Beers" list. And we've got it!
⚡ Epic Facts:

Only THREE beers in the entire Rochefort lineup (6, 8, 10) - they keep it simple and perfect
The numbers aren't random - they refer to the old Belgian gravity system!
Reddish-brown color that looks like liquid amber
Flavors evolve from dark fruits to chocolate to "OMG, what just happened to my taste buds?"

Why it's legendary: This isn't just strong beer (though 11.3% will warm you up!). It's complexity in a bottle. Prunes, dates, dark chocolate, and a finish that lingers like the best memories.
Some people cellar vintage wines. Smart people cellar Rochefort 10. 🍷➡️🍺
Fair warning: This is NOT a session beer. One bottle = one very happy evening

05/27/2025

🍷 New Wine Menu Alert! 🇫🇷
We're taking you on a journey through France with 5 exceptional wines from across this beautiful country. Whether you're a wine novice or connoisseur, we've got the perfect pour waiting for you.

⏰ Friendly reminder: Our Spring cocktail menu is only available for a few more weeks, so don't miss out!

Come visit us at EJ's and treat yourself to some fantastic adult beverages. Cheers! 🥂

02/23/2025

Congrats to Sarah for winning the drawing from our Valentine’s Day Flight.

Address

955 Washington Street
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Tuesday	3pm - 10pm
Wednesday	3pm - 10pm
Thursday	3pm - 10pm
Friday	3pm - 11pm
Saturday	2pm - 11pm
Sunday	2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15635907615

Website

http://www.ejswineshop.com/

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