Different grapes and techniques are used to make white wine, resulting in bold, robust, dry, and sweet varieties. When people in Farmington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Prior Lake, MN, want to enjoy glasses of their favorite vintages or try something new, they visit Lakeville-based Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar. The local café offers wine flights so guests can sample the extensive selection.

Below, the staff at Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar recommends three flights every white wine enthusiast should try:

• Dry Whites: Wine is considered dry when its residual sugar levels are less than its volume. Although unsweet, the varieties can have bold, fruity flavors. Your flight of dry whites should include sauvignon blanc, which boasts an herbal flavor; chardonnay, which has apple, citrus, and flint notes; and muscadet, which is extremely dry and tangy.
• Sweet Wines: Sweet wines are produced using grapes with high sugar levels. If you want to try wines on the sweeter side, opt for moscato, which tastes like grapefruit; California riesling, which has apple flavors; and Alsatian pinot grigio, which has lemon and honey notes.  
• Sparkling Varieties: Sparkling wine undergoes two rounds of fermentation: one to create alcohol and the other to add carbon dioxide and make bubbles. International wines made using this process include Spanish cava, German Sekt, and Portuguese Espumante.

If you want to sample a wide array of sweet, robust, and dry red and white wines, swing by Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar. The knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the selection to find the perfect vintage to please your palate. They also offer craft beer, specialty coffee, and useful tips for your next wine tasting.   

To inquire about the flights available at Mainstreet Coffee & Wine Bar, call the Lakeville institution at (952) 985-7650 to speak with a friendly staff member. Visit them online to browse the extensive wine menu, and like their Facebook page for updated news and announcements.