Twin Cities WCCO TV interviews Sommelier, Leslee Miller of Amusée and as a board member to the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, in this early morning segment featuring a wide variety of Minnesota Wines and Minnesota Ciders. Also featured is more information about the MGGA’s ‘Summer Wine Fest’ on August 6th, showcasing up to 17 wineries/cideries for the… Continue
Don’t miss my ‘DRINK’ recommendation in this month’s Edina Magazine column: Read, Drink, Listen featuring a hand full of fantastic things to lay your eyes, ears & palate on for the month of August! Read, Drink, Listen: August 2016 READ In August, everyone asks, “Are you going to the Fair?” The Minnesota State Fair website… Continue
WCCO Radio’s very own, John Hines, hosts Twin Cities Sommelier Leslee Miller for fun Q & A regarding Minnesota wine & the Minnesota Grape Growers Association’s upcoming ‘Summer Wine Fest’ event. How, you ask, do Minnesota Grapes differ from the usual retail suspects when it comes to wine and what’s new on the Minnesota wine scene?… Continue
Ever wondered what makes Minnesota ciders taste so good? Here’s Twin Cities own, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, chatting about some her favorites right here in Minnesota with Jason Matheson of ‘The Jason Show‘ on Minnesota’s Fox 9 News!
Fox 9 Morning News interviewed Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée on July 26th for a more in depth look at this year’s Minnesota Grape Growers Association ‘Summer Wine Fest’. Event to be held on Saturday, August 6th. Want more info about the event, check out Amusée’s newest video!
In my most recent interview for Bed, Bath & Beyond with writer Leigh K, I share all of my favorite tips for how one might go about pairing wine to all things ‘Summer Cookout Foods’. Want the secrets to success for your next backyard outing? Check it out! July 15, 2016 How to Pair Wine… Continue
Grape Reads: Our very own blog contributor, Karina Roe, is back! And, she’s loaded up with a slew of fantastic reads for your summer vaca. Whether it be after work in the hammock with a good glass of wine, out on the lake over the weekend, or on the beach while soaking in some rays,… Continue
If you’ve ever been to one of Chef Mike Shannon & I’s cooking classes at Cooks of Crocus Hill then you’d know that whipping up delicious food and pairing wines for any occasion doesn’t have to be difficult. While Chef Mike and I agree on a number of tasty levels, we absolutely agree that cooking and… Continue
In my monthly column for Edina Magazine, I lay out the perfect summer sippers for any summertime occasion and food pairing al fresco. Not to mention, the ULTIMATE wine for grilling! Read, Drink, Listen: June 2016 READ June is a month perfect for nuptials, white wines, linen and seersucker. Readers, like wedding guests, grow philosophical at… Continue
Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for Dad? Isn’t he always the hardest guy in the house to buy for? I mean, really. Most likely flowers are out, and well, who needs more ties? So this year, save your money on the ties and the grill tools — instead spoil Dad with a few… Continue
Each month, my ten year Girls n Grapes group gathers to try on a new set of wines with a theme in mind. This past month, we celebrated the ultimate summer wine genre, PINK. ‘Life according to Rosé’ was the theme as we laid out a variety of worldwide pinks for our tasting. Here’s the low… Continue
With so many avenues to buy wine these days, how can you be sure which is the best? In my new column for Certified Piedmontese Magazine, I share a few tips for navigating & finding the best route for you! Check them out. For the live copy, click on over to pages 42 & 43 … Continue