Simply Science: Picking the right glass for drinking wine Written by Laura Betker Simply Science GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Many of us tend to drink all of our wine out of the same type of glass. But local sommelier Leslee Miller from Amusee Wine says the glass really does make a difference in how a… Continue
This is one wicked cool interview! C’mon…two Wisconsin natives talking wine paired to fish fry & bratwurst, what could be better? Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée Wine attends the Washington Trade Tasting held in Minneapolis & talks Washington Winegrower/Owner, Corey Braunel, of Dusted Valley Vintners to share some time w/ her chatting WA Wine Varietals… Continue
Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée (www.amuseewine.com) reviews a gorgeous selection of Napa Valley wines from Ladera Winery. Wines include a multitude of vintages from their Napa Valley Cabernet, Howell Mountain Merlot to a selection of their Lone Canyon Cabernet of different vintages. Oscar stars from Bradley Cooper to Brad Pitt and George Clooney join her… Continue
Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée interviews two very important characters heavily involved in the Minnesota Wine Industry @ the 2012 Cold Climate Conference. Kristo Sween and Irving Geary of the Minnesota Grape Growers Association talk about their involvement with Minnesota’s Grape Growing Community, the role of the association, the importance of the Cold Climate Conference… Continue
Get into the Groove with Kitchen in the Market and Amusée! Pretty in Pink! is the kick off theme to our Wine O’Clock Series. Definition: Fun filled Happy Hours Join our first guest speaker, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, as she kicks off the spring season with a super sipping’ selection of PINKS. Around the globe in Rosé is the name… Continue
Looking for ideas when pairing an entire dinner to all things BEER & WINE? Chef Mike Shannon of Twin Cities Cooking School, Cooks of Crocus Hill – Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée Wine – and Cicerone Michael Agnew of A Perfect Pint share their favorite beer and wine pairings from one of their most coveted… Continue
Want something fun to do on a Sunday nite? Go check out my Argentine pal, Franco Meschini. You’ll love his charming acoustic sound.
As many of you already know, I write monthly for a number of publications across the nation. Whether it be a regular piece recommending wines, or a cameo spot amongst a national wine or food publication, my work as a writer keeps me quite busy. Many times, because I write so many of my pieces… Continue
Friday I had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to train a winery in my own backyard. Well, not exactly my own backyard, but when you’re from Minnesota, an hours drive feels like something from your neighborhood. Crow River Winery, a Minnesota Winery, located just one hour west of the Twin Cities is an outstanding one… Continue
Passed on to me by a friend…I found this pretty funny! The 10 Most Annoying Restaurant Trends Written by: Zagat Some restaurant trends are easy to embrace: lower prices, bigger portions, free refills, you get the idea. But other, more recent trends are bordering on the absurd. In fact, some of them are just downright… Continue
No kidding, it’s one of my most Frequently Asked Questions… What do YOU think about Minnesota Wines? Here, I review a whole line up from a winery located just one hour west of the Twin Cities, Crow River Winery. Complete with food pairings, I share with you a line up of eight wines, detailed with… Continue
I teach a number of great Twin Cities Food and Wine classes across the board, but really our Vines to Reefs Series at Cooks of Crocus Hill is always a ton of fun! Chef Mike, culinary director for Cooks, and I team up to teach a full five course menu paired to all things seafood, explaining… Continue