If you missed my interview on ESPN’s The Beer Show (April 3rd), don’t fret. I have it right here! Tune in to catch my interview with ESPN’s sports guy, Chris Reuvers. What one BEER dude and one WINE chic chat about on air…
Day 4: We discover the ‘Wild West’ of Spanish Winemaking! We leave our cute little Cava village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia early morning, and head off for the town of Gratallops. Smack dab in the famous winemaking region of Priorato and its grapes Garnacha & Cariñena (most commonly known as Carignan in FR or/and Mazuelo in… Continue
PEOPLE. It is one of the single most beautiful parts of my job. One would think it the wine, the scenic vineyards you visit, or the amazing culinary experiences you’re constantly indulging upon on as a person of the wine industry. While these are all A-MAZING perks to the job, my favorite part is still… Continue
We are very excited to announce a whole new collage of goodies for you at Amuseewine.com! Follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST, and you’ll catch our new monthly calendar content, packed with fun new wine recommendations, perfect food and wine pairings, Facebook Contests AND a whole new monthly column called: MANIC MONDAYS written… Continue
Support Como Park Zoo & Conservatory at Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Statewide Fundraiser on Tuesday -September 17! On September 17, Chipotle will give Como 50% of all sales made in Minnesota, as well as Hudson and Eau Claire, Wisconsin up to $35,000. All you have to do is bring a printout of the attached flyer, show… Continue
I was reminded of all the reasons why I love wine in box this morning when I found a note in my ‘inbox’ from one of my favorite northern California producers, Peterson Winery, presenting their latest Box Wines of the Season. Fred and Jamie Peterson, who over the years have become more than ‘wine pals’… Continue
I pay homage and say good-bye to a Durango, CO restaurant legend. Randy’s Restaurant, an establishment I worked and managed for over 9 years almost 15 years ago. Restaurateur, Randy Burton, not only one of my greatest career mentors, but life’s closest friends created an environment for his employees that was educative, and truly encapsulated… Continue
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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
It’s not all that often that we hear anything beyond “who the winemaker” is anymore when tasting wines out of California. I’m not saying that it never happens, but often I feel this ends up being the case when tasting some of the golden state’s more cult-styled wines. After living almost 4 years in Oregon… Continue
Now after many days of recovery under my belt, I’m finally able to share what was The Biggest Cabernet Day Ever within my household! With a whopping 20 hungry, Cab lovin’ foodies in attendance and a backyard set only for the finest of September days – the 7 course feast that I designed and cooked… Continue
Time is just flying by these summer months! And as I would love for the August summer clock to tick a bit slower, I still found myself these past few weeks counting down the days to our Girls August Tasting Nite. Blogs past recap our past events, yet none can seem to truly encapsulate the amount… Continue