Need a Sangria recipe for sipping on those nights where you’re grilling in the backyard? When notes of peppery smoke, spice and warm roasty aromas fill the air – we’re reaching for a smoky red wine to satiate our palates! We have just the perfect answer… Our Black n Blue Sangria! The wine you should… Continue
This recipe was so good and the wine I selected to pair was such a perfect pairing, I just had to share! This time of year, I crave lite foods, veggies – in particular, lite soups with a fresh summer side salad. What’s even better? The delicious fresh, clean wines for pairing to them all! Which… Continue
Wine sleuthing with a Sommelier… Did you know that color tells you a lot about the wine you are drinking! How to look at wine? Tilt the glass away from you against a white background or surface, looking at the belly of the liquid all the way out to the rim to best assess the… Continue
I’m obsessed with iced coffee this time of year! It seems so fitting that I have my morning ‘pick me up’ over ice when the temps rise. This morning when sipping my iced morning java, I ran across a page of delicious coffee drinks in this month’s Wine Spectator Magazine. This one in particular caught… Continue
Looking for ALL the answers to your backyard entertainment pairings? We’ve got it all right here! This morning on the Fox 9 Morning News Twin Cities Sommelier Leslee Miller teams up with her Chef BFF, Mike Shannon of Cooks of Crocus Hill, to share with you their favorite (easy & affordable) grilled backyard eats & their… Continue
This month in Edina Magazine, I share our adventures in Spain & Portugal. Internacional Tips for Edina travelers interested in the wine regions of Spain and Portugal Leslee Miller explores the Douro Valley in Portugal. Leslee Miller is a certified sommelier and regularly shares her expertise and love of wine in the ‘Drink’ segment… Continue
As many of you know, this week kicks off one of the most celebrated summer weeks in the Twin Cities – PRIDE! As an avid supporter of the festival, I am always so excited to celebrate this week with loved ones and friends. Pride is always such a loving, fun, celebratory way to honor our community. Even more so this… Continue
This week I had the honor of meeting and attending a very fun, interactive class with one of the coolest grill masters known to the world, Steven Raichlen. A little info about the man, the legend, Steven R: Steven Raichlen is an award-winning author, journalist, cooking teacher, and TV host. His best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series has been… Continue
‘Minnesota Summer’ Sangria, yum! Ever thought about using the wines from our wine community (Minnesota) to produce your next Sangria? For this delicious, refreshing, zesty white version from one of our native white grapes, I used the Crow River Frontenac Gris as the base. Then add: 1 lime 2 kiwi Cpl handfuls of green grapes… Continue
My goodness, here they finally are! Our Sangria recipes from last week’s Fox 9 sangria segment, yum. Mojito Sangria Base Wine Vinho Verde from Portugal (Wine Suggestion: Famega Vinho Verde) Lime wheels Green grapes Kiwi sliced in wheels Cucumber Wheels Mint leaves 2-3 cups of Soda water Strawberries 1 cup of Rum (optional) Lemongrass/Mint… Continue
Did you miss my Sangria Segment on Fox 9 this week? Check it out! Stay tuned, later this week we reveal the recipes to these super summer sippers and more on our new #SangriaForLife Pinterest page! Each week, we’ll load in a number of new sangria recipes to keep your summer fresh with new ideas.… Continue
The best wines for your Memorial Day Weekend Article by Marsha Trainer (City Pages) Friday ~ May 23, 2014 It’s finally balmy here in the Twin Cities, so this Memorial Day will mean picnics, grills, and all manner of outdoor eats. Of course, someone will show up with the obvious beverage choice — beer —… Continue