MN Consumers First Alliance Responds to Disappointing Vote on Sunday Sales St. Paul, Minn. (May 12, 2016) – Following today’s 56-70 vote in the Minnesota House of Representatives against Sunday sales of wine, beer and spirits in retail stores, the MN Consumers First Alliance issued the following statement: “Today’s House vote is a huge disappointment… Continue
With spring break just in reach for many Minnesotans, we gear up for the upcoming weeks that bring us a bit of a reprieve from our every day schedules and hectic lifestyles. Whether it be a planned vacation to some tropical location with family and friends or simply a good ole fashioned ‘stay-cation’ that finds… Continue
Article and Video by Alpha News MN PUSH FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES GROWS IN MINNESOTA March 22, 2016 The push for Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota is growing as The Minnesota Consumer’s First Alliance continues to promote its campaign. Leslee Miller is the spokesperson for the alliance and owner of wine consulting firm Amusée. Miller says the campaign… Continue
With the onset of this next week’s warmer temps, I’ve seen more social media posts from Minnesotans alike conjuring the idea of spring! I mean we are, after all, almost into March. A season that for many evokes a sense of adventure, awakes the senses, and allows us to imagine the warm summer sun-rays of… Continue
‘A new year, a new you!’…isn’t that what commercials, ads and social media frenzies are touting? While we’re all trying to reset, rejuvenate and reenergize our mindsets, health routines and bodies, many from my side of the industry are also trying to get a handle on and reset our business plans for what will actually happen… Continue
When most people think of enjoying a glass of wine, they generally tend to head towards grapes that come from a species of grape vine called, Vitis Vinifera. You know, the grapes in your glass like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Cabernet. Although there are nearly 5,000 to 10,000 Vitis Vinifera varieties across the globe,… Continue
Lovin’ this article by my good friend, Bill Ward of my local paper, the Star Tribune. He explains that red wine really is worth drinking daily. Yes!! Is wine really good for you? Wine does have health benefits, especially as we age and largely because of a surprising factor. Article by: BILL WARD ,… Continue
Dracula’s Castle is For Sale! Anyone? Okay, I know I know. Completely unrelated to wine, but I couldn’t resist posting this. I have a slight obsession with vampires, so I thought I’d share. There are a few wines on the market, by the way, linked to these blood thirsty heathens (if you’re interested). … Continue
Looking for wine suggestions, new recipes for your everyday eats or entertaining needs, or even a list of cool wineries in a particular region you’re heading to? Did you know that between Amusée’s Facebook, Blog, Pinterest, and Instagram pages – we have you covered from A to Z? Amusée’s Blog lists a zillion Wine… Continue
Ever had a wine that made you… Today’s #SommelierSips post is truly the wine that will send you into orbit, if you’ve never experienced such a relationship with a grape! The winery: Marqués de Griñón Fun Winery Facts: Marqués de Griñón wines are sourced from the prized Dominio de Valdepusa vineyard in Castilla-La Mancha. Valdepusa… 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
“To know a place, you have to taste it.” T.S. Eliot Ever heard the word ‘Terroir’ used when hanging out with a bunch of wine geeks? The word is often used to describe the agricultural setting of (in this case), wine. By definition… Terroir is the set of special characteristics that the geography, geology and climate of a… Continue