North Folk Winery
North Folk Winery is located in east central Minnesota, approximately 40 miles North of the Twin Cities. Our award winning wine is well received and poured in a unique and inviting timber-frame tasting room. We are dedicated to providing the best of everything local in one place including the fruit made to produce our wine, the ingredients for our menu, the display of art in the tasting room, and the best of live entertainment.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
