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
It is an ongoing topic of discussion, even to this day. Sulfites. ARE they the cause of your ‘wine headache’ or are they coming from another source? I ran across a lovely explanation of the subject written by Canadian gal pal, Natalie MacLean, so I thought I’d share. Sulfites in Wine: A Debate to Cause… 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…
Amusée hits the Airwaves Lucky me, two radio spots in one week – super exciting! Tune in tonite on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities Live, The Beer Show, hosted by Chris Reuvers and Mike Frattallone, courtesy of Elevated Beer Wine and Spirits. We go on @ 8:30pm! Yep, I realize the title of the show involves that… Continue
Day 7: An entire day of Wine Tasting amongst Rioja! The day begins with a quick drive from our place in the small town of Laguardia to our first appointment in Rioja Alavesa to the gorgeous, very modern estate of Viña Real. Viña Real, a winery which is part of the group, C.V.N.E. Otherwise known… Continue
Day 6: Taking a quick break from wine country on a day when most wineries are closed, we take a day trip into the Bullfighting region of Pamplona. Pamplona (Spanish) or Iruña (Basque) is the historical capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former Kingdom of Navarre. The city is famous worldwide for the San Fermín festival, from July 6 to 14,… Continue