Don’t get taken Prisoner by ‘The Prisoner’

Wine Homework:  2008 Orin Swift ‘The Prisoner’ The wine:  46% Zinfandel,  26% Cabernet Sauvignon,  15% Syrah,  10% Petite Sirah,  2% Charbono,  1% Grenache Region:  Napa, CA How I came to drink it:     Everyone, I mean EVERYONE  kept saying, ‘Have you had it?’, ‘It’s the best wine ever!’, ‘Leslee you HAVE to have it!’ – and… Continue

More answers to your ‘Wines for $10 and Under’ Requests…

In recent weeks, I have had many requests for this ever so-popular growing category… Wines for $10 and Under. Here’s a great example of a question that was received from a Mr. Scrooge McDuck (not kidding!) in a recent blog: “I am a cheap son of a gun. What is your vote for the best… Continue

An Argentinian Wine Review from Amusée – Wines Under $10

A great way to spend your buck wisely… While many are looking for those wines that $10 are under, here is a fabulous answer to a gorgeous Chardonnay. Yum!  Fabulous as a mid winter treat and a great way to start Valentine’s Day early!

Looking for a Fun Wine Education Class in the Twin Cities?

Look no farther… If you haven’t been to one of Amusee’s Wine Education Classes, then you’re missing out! While the popularity of these classes are much in demand, we have found that they are selling out at record speed.  We decided to add a class for you to enjoy, last minute!  On February 1st at Cooks… Continue

A Good Wine Question from a Reader…

Happy New Year ALL- with a new season upon us and a whole slew of new ‘wine homework’ to begin – I thought I’d start this year’s blog off with an excellent email from a great client/friend of mine… Here’s his dilemma…  Happy New Year Leslee, I need some (wine) advice from you.    I opened… Continue