Thirty years ago at a trattoria on the isle of Capri, Bill Ward had a lusty homemade red that rocked his world. Ever since this "so that's what wine's all about" moment, he has been seeking similar experiences, always aiming to approach wine with an innocent eye (and nose, and palate).

Bill Ward's wine map:
See Bill's favorite wine bars and top 50 wine stores in the Twin Cities area.

Wine events calendar:
Find wine tastings, classes, dinners and more.

Half-off wine nights:
Twin Cities restaurants have many bottles -- and deals -- to share.

Free in-store tastings

Bill Ward's favorite whites