WHO’S EJ?
ABOUT
My name is EJ Droessler and I was born and raised in the big town of Louisburg, Wisconsin. I am old enough to be born in the 70’s but young enough to not recall them. The majority of my adulthood has been spent working in the restaurant industry with the past 15 of those years as an owner of a local eatery. I attribute my ever thinning hairline as a constant reminder of the stress involved in the restaurant industry, and I greatly respect the many people who wear the black non-slip shoes and aprons to service the public every day.
I have dedicated the past 2 years to learning and better understanding the winemaking process and have worked full time at an active local winery, including 3 harvest seasons. The long days, heat, rain, bee stings, sun burns, back aches, and smashed fingers are all part of the harvest and a testament to the labor and passion required to make quality wine. For the grape growers, cellar workers, assistant winemakers, winemakers, and everyone else involved in the challenging process of winemaking I have nothing but tremendous appreciation.
It is my privilege to bring EJ’s Wine Shop to the historical downtown Dubuque district in late 2023 and a true honor to be part of the local business community once again.
To be perfectly clear I am not a mentor, not a celebrity, and not an expert. I am, however, very passionate about quality wine, community, family, health and wellbeing, and I look forward to providing value and a positive experience to customers.
My goal is to provide a relaxing and unpretentious atmosphere with retail wine/beer of quality and value. It is my commitment to know and appreciate every label in my shop and to support winemakers that do not fall into the glamor of overproduced and heavily commercialized “wine manufacturing.” We will always be out of Meomi, Rombauer, Kim Crawford, Kendall Jackson, 7 Deadly, and any other label that represents mass production.
Stop by, say hello, and join us for a glass of wine or beer. Taste one of our fun low or no alcohol cocktails, have an afternoon affogato, or try a light snack. We will host wine related workshops and classes along with providing a perfect venue for the upcoming special event in your life.
Don’t forget to join our wine club and experience the fun and excitement of a new label or varietal!
Cheers!
EJ
