Smoke on the Water

Smoke on the Water Co. is a small, woman-owned winery and restaurant in Coleraine, Minnesota, housed in a refurbished fire hall on the north side of Trout Lake. Its dog-friendly deck overlooks the water. Owner Tia calls the business a dream come true, and it describes itself as community-built: barrel sponsorships helped purchase the building, while Smoke Show VIP memberships and community stock purchases have supported its growth. While Smoke on the Water works toward becoming a production winery and cider house, its current six wines were made with support from Everly Winery and North Shore Winery. The lineup includes Broomrider, made with Minnesota-grown La Crescent; Dock of the Bay Chardonnay, aged in stainless steel with oak blocks; and Learning to Fly, a red blend of Shiraz, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet from Lodi, California, which donates one dollar per bottle to the Mt. Itasca ski jumping program. Visitors can taste wine, eat wood-fired food, and drink handcrafted cocktails and local beers on the deck.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.