Now open
New name. New home.
Same eye for a great bottle.
For 25 years, we've helped people find their next favorite bottle at Excelsior Vintage. Now we're bringing that same experience and curiosity to Chaska as River Bend Cellars & Spirits.
Stop in for your usual or let us introduce you to something new.
Hours
Come see the new store!
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon – Thu | 10am – 8pm |
| Fri – Sat | 10am – 9pm |
| Sun | 11am – 3pm |
Holiday hours will be posted here.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Phone | (952) 401-0346 |
| info@riverbendchaska.com | |
| Parking | Free lot on the east side of the building |
Find us
3115 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
Tastings & Events
What's happening at River Bend
Join us for tastings and special events. Explore wines, spirits and beers, hear stories behind the bottles, and enjoy some good company.
Staff picks
Recent finds and current favorites
Not sure what to try next? Start here.
HOW TO EDIT: one bottle per line below, parts split by | in this order: bottle type | who picked it | wine name | grape and region | note | price (price is optional; leave it off to show no price). Bottle types: red, pinot, white, rose, bubbly, spirit. Keep it to about 6 bottles so they stay easy to tap on phones.
- red | Staff pick | Catena Alta Historic Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon · Mendoza, Argentina | Dark fruit, firm structure and a little cedar. Steak night.
- pinot | Cellar pick | Vietti Barbaresco Roncaglie 2020 | Nebbiolo · Piedmont, Italy | Roses, cherry and a firm grip. Decant it tonight or give it a few years.
- white | Staff favorite | Martin Woods Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 | Chardonnay · Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon | Bright and mineral: more Burgundy than butter.
- white | Hidden gem | Haart Piesporter Spätlese 2016 | Riesling · Mosel, Germany | Ten years in the bottle have made it rich and honeyed, still lifted by Mosel acidity.
- spirit | Back bar pick | J. Henry & Sons La Flamme Reserve | Bourbon finished in Armagnac barrels · Wisconsin | Wisconsin bourbon with a French finish: dried fruit and baking spice at 113.5 proof.
- spirit | Patio pick | Código 1530 Rosa | Blanco tequila rested in Napa Cabernet barrels · Jalisco, Mexico | A pink blush from red-wine barrels over clean agave. Sip it cold or make a great paloma.
Looking for something we don’t carry? Tell us. We’ll do our best to track it down.
Introducing the River Bend Wine Club
You're invited.
We'll introduce you to handpicked wines from small producers and interesting regions, chosen for quality and exceptional value. Start with two bottles each month or add a third.
Our tasting partner
Here at the shop
Ticketed tastings
At your place
Private events
Further afield
Guided wine trips
River Bend Newsletter
What’s new? What’s good? What’s next?
Our weekly newsletter brings you staff picks, in-store deals, upcoming events, and the occasional heads-up when something special arrives.