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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
Yep, exciting news… Amusée has a new Facebook page and we want YOU to follow! As we announce a slew of fabulous new events, classes, and wine what nots…our Facebook followers will have an opportunity to win cool wine stuff like Amusée wine keys, wine tees, wine totes and tickets to some of our new… Continue
Here’s your opportunity to get out and try on some of those Minnesota wines! Minnesota Grape Growers Association presents Passport to Minnesota Wine Country. The Minnesota Grape Growers Association recently launched a large scale marketing campaign called ‘Passport to Minnesota Wines‘; designed to cultivate a broader patronage for the emerging tourism industry surrounding around Minnesota… Continue
As a regular contributor to Cambria Style magazine, I am always so excited to see each season’s new edition the first day that it hits the shelf. This season’s issue featuring Cover Girl, Kathy Ireland, is nothing short of stunning! Featuring a number of unique products, places and best of all – eat and drinks… Continue
Every month, I write a short column for Edina Magazine, paired up with a ‘Must Read’ and ‘Must Listen’ for the season… Here is the best of the best for the month of June. Try pairing all three together for a super summer sippin’ experience! Read, Drink, Listen The monthly must-haves. June 2013 Read: Shopping… Continue