Northern Grounds has the best fine wine bar that has been serving up the best coffee, food, and wine on Sheridan Street, Ely since 2016. We host seasonal weekly wine tastings with experts from around the country and over 50 fine wines available by-the-glass at our wine bar. Visit our site to learn more.

Northern Grounds offers the largest fine wine by the glass menu north of the Twin Cities and exclusive wine tasting events featuring guest winemakers, sommeliers, and experts from around the country. We thoughtfully prepare our food using quality ingredients, sourcing locally whenever possible.

We offer the largest fine wine by the glass menu north of the Twin Cities and exclusive wine tasting events featuring guest wine makers, sommeliers and experts from around the country.

Stop in for a glass of wine and pair it with a "Build Your Own Charcuterie Board" at our wine bar. Pick up a bottle or two to enjoy with a meal cooked at home or to give as a gift. Take in one of our Wednesday night wine tastings guided by in-house and guest experts. The choice is yours with Ely Wine Society!

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Northern Grounds hosts wine tasting and whiskey tasting events guided by in-house and guest experts with Ely Wine Society. We offer the largest fine wine by the glass menu north of the Twin Cities. Stop in for a glass of our Wine of the Month paired with a charcuterie board at our wine bar.

Come to our wine tasting and whiskey tasting events only at Northern Grounds. We offer cocktails on tap, Ely's best fine wines, and spirited coffee. Our menu includes the largest by-the-glass fine wine selection north of the Twin Cities and thoughtfully prepared food for dining in or to go.

The Wine Vault

A Carefully Curated Collection

Stop in and browse our collection of over 40 wines and Minnesota spirits.Ask a Northern Grounds staff member to open the vault for you!

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CHARDONNAY

LES CLASSIQUES | l’Ardèche, Rhône Valley, France

CHEHALEN INOX [no oak] | Willamette Valley, Oregon

TACHERONS | Languedoc, France

ROMBAUER | Carneros, California

SAUVIGNON BLANC

NOBILO | Marlborough, New Zealand

RAPHAËL MIDOIR | Loire Valley, France

PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS

GAIERHOF Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige, Italy

MAYSARA ARSHEEN Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley, Oregon

RIESLING

FRISK PRICKLY | Alpine Valleys, Victoria, Australia

EVOLUTION | Columbia Valley, Oregon

POET'S LEAP | Columbia Valley, Washington

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

COLOME TORRONTES | Salta, Argentina

BUBBLES

VUEVE CLICQUOT Yellow Label Brut | Champagne, France

VUEVE CLICQUOT Reserve Rosé Brut | Champagne, France

SCHARFFENBERGER Brut | California

MINI BUBBLES

RISATA PROSECCO | D.O.C Veneto, Italy

CHANDON BRUT | California

LIGHT & SWEET

LUCCIO Moscato | Italy

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JUSTIN | Central Coast, California

STOLLER Pinot Noir Rosé | Willamette Valley, Oregon

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PINOT NOIR

MCMANIS FAMILY ESTATE | Lodi, California

FRIEDRICH BECKER | Pfalz, Germany

THE CALLING | Russian River, California

REDS LESS TRAVELED

DON MIGUEL GASCÓN Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina

PIGRO Chianti Classico | D.O.C.G., Italy

COLOSI Nero D’Avola | Sicily

SCAGLIOLA MATI Barbera | Piedmonte, Italy

ORAISON Côtes-du-Rhône | Rhône Valley, France

PACIFIC REDWOOD Organic Syrah | California

RED BLENDS

MARIETTA OVR | California

LES HAUTS DE LAGARDE | Bordeaux, France [organic]

POGGIO AL TESORA Toscana Mediterra | Tuscany, Italy

SAINT-GALET Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge | Rhône Valley, France

SERAFINO GSM | McLaren Vale, Australia

CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT

DONA PAULA CABERNET | Argentina

ANGELINE | California

NEWTON SKYSIDE | Sonoma County, California

GIRARD | Napa Valley, California

CLOS DU VAL | Napa Valley, California

WILLIAM HILL Merlot | Central Coast, California

ZINFANDEL

SEGHESIO Angela’s Table | Sonoma, California

ROMBAUER | Napa Valley, California

RAVENSWOOD | Lodi, California

PORT

PORTO CRUZ Special Reserve Tawny | Portugal

Spirits of Minnesota

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CROOKED WATER Sundog Citrus Forward New American Gin | Minneapolis, MN

DU NORD Prominence Gin | Minneapolis, MN

FAR NORTH SPIRITS Solveig Gin | Hallock, MN

FAR NORTH SPIRITS Solveig Anna's Garden Hibiscus Infused Gin | Hallock, MN

VODKA

DU NORD Foundation Vodka | Minneapolis, MN

PRAIRIE Organic Vodka | Princeton, MN

RUM

FAR NORTH SPIRITS Alander White Rum | Hallock, MN
FAR NORTH SPIRITS Alander Nordic Style Spiced Rum | Hallock, MN

WHISKEY

CROOKED WATER Kings Point Bourbon Whisky | Minneapolis, MN

FAR NORTH SPIRITS Røknar Minnesota Rye Whiskey | Hallock, MN

KEEPER'S HEART Irish + American | Minneapolis, MN

KEEPER'S HEART Irish + American 110 Proof | Minneapolis, MN

KEEPER'S HEART Irish + Bourbon | Minneapolis, MN

RED LOCKS Irish Whiskey | Minneapolis, MN

LIQUEUR

CROOKED WATER El Dorado Bitter Orange Liqueur | Minneapolis, MN

DU NORD Pronounced Apple Liqueur | Minneapolis, MN

DU NORD Cafe Frieda Coffee Liqueur | Minneapolis, MN

TONICS

SWEETHAVEN TONICS Bourbon Connoisseur's Sampler Flight
featuring Spiced Cherry & Orange, Ginger Lime & Peppercorn, and Lemon Basil & Lavender

New Ulm, MN

SWEETHAVEN TONICS Gin Enthusiast's Sampler Flight
featuring Lemon Basil & Lavender, Grapefruit Mint & Rosemary, and Ginger Lime & Peppercorn
New Ulm, MN

SWEETHAVEN TONICS Mocktail Lover's Sampler Flight
featuring Ginger Lime & Peppercorn, Lemon Basil & Lavender, and Pineapple Turmeric and Jalapeno
New Ulm, MN

SWEETHAVEN TONICS Tequila Aficionado's Sampler Flight
featuring Pineapple Jalapeno & Turmeric, Ginger Lime & Peppercorn, and Grapefruit Mint & Rosemary
New Ulm, MN

SWEETHAVEN TONICS Vodka Devotee's Sampler Flight

featuring Ginger Lime & Peppercorn, Grapefruit Mint & Rosemary, and Spiced Cherry & Orange
New Ulm, MN

On Tap

BENT PADDLE 14º Extra Special Amber Ale | Duluth, MN

BENT PADDLE Black Ale | Duluth, MN

BENT PADDLE Venture Pilsener Lager | Duluth, MN

CASTLE DANGER 17-7 Pale Ale | Two Harbors, MN

CASTLE DANGER Castle Cream Ale | Two Harbors, MN

SURLY Furious | Minneapolis, MN

SURLY Todd the Axe Man IPA | Minneapolis, MN

WILD STATE Semi-Dry Cider | Duluth, MN

SPECIALTY HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS

AQUAVIT GIMLET | Ely, MN

BLUEBERRY COLLINS | Ely, MN

JUNGLE BIRD | Ely, MN

JUNIPER MARTINI | Ely, MN

ORANGE OLD FASHIONED | Ely, MN