“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
Every month, I have written 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 Shopping for clothes in Edina, whether in the… Continue
WINE ‘HANDBAGS’ GO ON SALE IN UK 7th June, 2013 by Lucy Shaw Article Posted by: The Drinks Business Swedish company Vernissage has started selling its boxed wines shaped to look like designer handbags in the UK due to unprecedented consumer demand. Vernissage’s wine ‘handbags’ have gone on sale in the UK due to consumer… Continue
Are you a Wayzata Country Club member? This event is for you!
Cheers to my fabulous friend, Stephanie Meyer of Fresh Tart Steph! Don’t miss her delicious MOREL BURGER recipe, after all it is the season. Paired up next to the burger is a wine I recommended from the Willamette Valley of Oregon…yum! Happy National Burger Day! In celebration, I present a grassfed beef/pork combo, laced with ramps… Continue
Looking to build a Wine Cellar? In my most recent column with Artful Living Magazine, I share tips on how to store, show off and share your wine collection. Amusée’s cellar building partner, Foxwood Cellars, and I come together to show you some fabulous examples of transitions from closet to cellar in this informative piece. (Page… Continue
I was reminded of all the reasons why I love wine in box this morning when I found a note in my ‘inbox’ from one of my favorite northern California producers, Peterson Winery, presenting their latest Box Wines of the Season. Fred and Jamie Peterson, who over the years have become more than ‘wine pals’… Continue