Join me for a FREE presentation series about the best in Minnesota wine and food at this year’s State Fair! I’m excited to share some news with you. I will be joining top local wine and food experts for a series of 10 free presentations at this year’s Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27- Sept. 7.… Continue
If you haven’t heard, I’m part of a new campaign celebrating the very exciting and delicious regions of Rueda & Ribera del Duero, Spain! The campaign is called: ‘Sí What’s Next’ featuring a wide variety of styles of red wines that focus on the grape, Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero region (otherwise known in… Continue
Cheers to another very successful year with the Women Rock Race held by Team Ortho on August 30th! For the second year in a row, Amusée has had the pleasure of selecting and pouring the sparkling wine for the finishers of the Women Rock race held by Team Ortho in St Paul. Pouring for over… Continue
It’s true, we’re crazy for Sangria! It’s actually quite obvious these days that all we do is drink Sangria. But hey, why not? Which is why we’re gonna keep the Sangria Recipes coming your way. Last night at our annual Kitchen in the Market Sangria Blending Class, we showcased three of our very popular… Continue
Tomorrow is the MN Cheesefest, are you coming? I’ll be there, talking about wine and cheese pairings, along with my pal, Michael Agnew of A Perfect Pint, speaking to beer/wine pairings. There’s still time to buy a ticket, here! In honor of the festival and in true spirit this week, celebrating all things cheese, I thought… Continue
This past week I visited a small Minnesota winery located amongst the small and delightfully quaint streets of downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. My mission was to acquaint myself with the wines of the Northern Vineyards Winery so that I might select a wine or two for my upcoming pairings and presentations for the Minnesota Cheese Festival… Continue
Doesn’t everyone eat Popcorn, Hummus and/or Pizza for dinner during the week? (Or, is that just me?) Wine Pairings doesn’t always mean you’re pairing to the best made recipes or elaborate ingredients. Sometimes selecting the right wine just means you’re pairing to how you feel, or what’s left over in the fridge on a Tuesday… Continue
The always lovely and oh so generous, Chuck Kanski of Solo Vino Wine Shop in St Paul, is back to share his monthly #ManicMondays post with Amusée! This month chatting to one of my favorite wine topics…PINK!! Get the 4-1-1 on this delightful sipper with Chuck’s ‘Guide to Why You Like Pink Wine!’ So here’s… Continue
Our Spring Newsletter just went out and we’re offering those on our mailing list one CRAZY spring offer! $100 off your next event when you book for the months of April or May. *Does not apply to events already scheduled. Not on the mailing list to receive the coupon or the TASTY FINDS… Continue
I cannot stop pinning. I’m obsessed with Pinterest. I’m pretty sure you’re obsessed with Pinterest. Wait! Aren’t we ALL obsessed with Pinterest? Laying in bed late at night, pinning away. Pinning from your desk allll day long. Pinning when you’re supposed to be doing something else! Pinterest. Businesses, big businesses, (Macys, LL Bean, Lowes) are… Continue
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…