Our Story...

Wine Republic is the result of a labor of love over the last 10 years. Patti Judalena, a graphic designer for 20 years, wanted to do something else and that something else was open up a retail wine shop. She had her heart set to locate a shop near Grand Marais, MN but after meeting her husband RJ and the birth of their little girl, Excelsior, MN became the home for the shop. Patti enrolled in the International Sommelier Guild wine program and earned Levels I & II Certificates while RJ has started his wine journey with the Court of Master Sommeliers.  RJ & Patti now do the wine buying together and the best part of that job is bringing in products we know our customers will love. 

Wine Republic offers only wines that are sustainable, organic or biodynamic. We look forward to working with our customers and learning their palates while continuing to grow the best organic wine club in the world!

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