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#ManicMondays with Chuck!

Just announced, Amusée is launching a whole new CONTENT CALENDAR loaded with a slew of Fun New Wine Stuff for your enjoyment… As promised, today is the THIRD MONDAY of the MONTH, so today is #ManicMondays with my friend Chuck from Solo Vino Wines!  Look for his new monthly column with Amusée, as he gives… Continue

New Happs on Amuseewine.com!

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

Bubbles Party

Entertaining for the holidays?   I found this super cute idea today via Honey & Fitz, a really crafty little blog created by a woman who is a designer and DIY guru.  The blog mostly revolves around fun kids projects and family home design, so if you’re a mom, this is a really fun site… Continue

Tis the Season for Mulled Wine!

I love this time of year as the familiar sound of the Salvation Army bells, twinkly multicolored lights and holiday music warm even the chilliest of Minnesotans.  On top of that, almost everywhere I go I run into Mr. and Mrs. Claus! While yes, all of the above is an absolute bonus, my favorite part… Continue

Still the one…

I can’t deny it.  Pinot Noir is still my favorite Thanksgiving Day grape after all these years. The grape’s versatility, its soft sensual nature & the variety of flavors it offers from region to region is stunning.  From its dirty notes of clay and tobacco to roasted meat, bright cherry, menthol, dark raspberry, marionberry and… Continue

Pairing Wine & Beer with Halloween Candy!

Did you miss A Perfect Pint & I’s morning interview with Kare 11 pairing (yes!) WINE & BEER to Halloween Candy?   Here it is! Pairing wine and beer with Halloween candy!  KARE 11 ~ 9:27 a.m. EDT October 30, 2013 (Photo: KARE) GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Certified Sommelier, Leslee Miller of Amusée and Certified Cicerone, Michael Agnew… Continue

Halloween Candy Favorites paired to Beer & Wine

October has already been a jam packed month filled with Perfect Pairings, beer, wine bootcamps, classes – with more to come! Because we are just weeks away from one of my favorite October dates, Halloween, I wanted to share some of my favorite ‘sweet tooth’ pairings from this past week’s SWEET RETREAT class, ending our… Continue

A week of #PerfectPairings!

Again, we are so grateful to all who attended our Beer & Wine University Pairings Class last night…another fun group with a slew of delicious #beer & #wine paired to small plates. My favorite pairing from last night’s class included a Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie bite paired to both the pairing wine I brought, Crios… Continue

Calling all Pinotphiles…

Think you love Pinot Noir?! Then you may be a Pinotphile, too! Join us at Kitchen in the Market, as we host one of our favorite Pinotphiles, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, for a worldwide trip around the globe, Pinot style. Leslee shares her love for this sexy Queen of Grapes for a fun tasting… Continue

Edina Metro Magazine – September Wine Pick

In my monthly column for Edina Metro, I recommend a delicious PINK bubbly as we head into these early days of fall.  Read, Drink, Listen The monthly must-haves. FROM THE ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2013 Read: In her compelling and beautiful novel, The Life of Objects, Susanna Moore explores the powerful hold that art has over collectors. Seventeen-year-old Beatrice… Continue

Tacos for Tigers, Guacamole for Gorillas

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