Wow, is it football season already? Well, I’m ready! With a clean slate to start with and my husband’s favorite team, The Vikings, already in last place – My Packers are looking pretty good! Football. It’s a ritual in our house. Food, wine, more food, yelling at the TV screen, more wine and well, more… Continue
You asked for it and you got it! My first time to the Minnesota State Fair and I’ve already taken it to the next level. I paired all the fair goodies up to WINE! Yes, wine. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there isn’t anything that I can’t pair to. … Continue
In case you were asleep, or decided you didn’t want to look at the Internet or peruse most social media sites on Thursday…It was Officially Cabernet Day to anyone and everyone that loves wine! Cabernet…considered the King of Grapes, is one grape that adds flare to any meal, conversation or party. He is bold, strong,… Continue
Here we are already… I have to be honest, I’m not a fan of this holiday called: Labor Day. It’s like a marker that only spells out one thing, The End of Summer. Sadly. With my neighbor’s kids already back in school and the smell of damp condensation in the air, I’m excited to see… Continue
In case you missed it, there was a Showdown ThrowDown last nite in the Twin Cities between two of Music’s Hottest Blonde Bombshells – Lady Gaga & Carrie Underwood. Gaga at St Paul’s Xcel Enery Center and Underwood at the State Fair…hmmm. Love ya Carrie, but the state fair, really? Gaga was so hot, she… Continue
Two days ago, I ran across a Tweet from my pals at @Winescom alerting me of a Guest Blogger they had on tap for the following day. The blog title entry: “How to Make Love to Your Wine.” With much anticipation, I waited for the next day’s entry to appear. And, with much disappointment, was… Continue
This exert below is taken from Wines.com (which, incidentally has a Blog site similar in name to my very own ‘the Crush Pad’) On Tuesday, Sam from BrokeWino guest blogged on our very own WineCrushBlog. It was rousingly titled “How to Make Love to Your Wine”. We blasted it out but soon after Leslee from… Continue
With a mantra that’s based on ‘value driven’ wines, I’m going the distance to leave this “BUCK-4-BUCK” decision up to you by… Reviewing a Napa Monster, The 2001 Opus One. With a collection of Opus One in my cellar, bought at one point for collection purposes, I’m wondering…Where is my 01 Opus in its progression? Peaked… Continue
Think you like Vinho Verde? Check out this wine tasting video! Your go-to-wine-gal Leslee Miller, Minneapolis Wine Sommelier of Amuseewine.com heads into Portugal and does a comparative tasting with two fun + zippy Vinho Verdes!
If you haven’t been to south Minneapolis as of late to catch any one of our fabulous neighborhood restaurants, you are missing out, my friends! My small hood of south Minnie is exploding with great flavor, and with so many different styles of cuisine. It’s surely one hood you’re going to want to spend more… Continue
Another Twin Cities Wine Education Class taken to the limit! Looking for a great Twin Cities Wine Education Class to partake in, but don’t know where to start? Looks like you found the right page – with Amusée. Giving you some of THE BEST wine classes in the Twin Cities along with some of THE… Continue
As the days of summer start to wind down, I’m sad to know that soon I’ll be reaching for my sweaters instead of shorts and start to crave those thick and gooey wines that stick to your ribs like peanut butter. But one thing’s for sure, I’ll miss all this delicious fresh produce that we… Continue