While it has been some time since my last blog posting, a month!, I must prepare you for the onslaught of blog postings that are about to hit you from Amusée! The fall is a super busy time for my team here at Amusée with parties booking from coast to coast, in home wine adventures,… Continue
After months of wanting to get out to one of the Twin Cities newest and most positively reviewed wine bars, it finally has taken one of my good friends (who also happens to be one of Amusée’s biggest fans) to convince me that I need to get out to Stillwater, MN to try Domacin Wine Bar. … Continue
While there never seems to be enough time to actually EAT everything you came for in NY, there is certainly never a lack of exercise burning off what you’ve actually consumed. After a full adventuresome first day, our next was spent sight seeing. From exceptional views atop The Top of The Rock (Rockefeller Center), to… Continue
Here I am, Back in the Big Apple. A city that I just can’t get away from. I dream of it of many fronts. Wanting to drink, eat and shop my way through every inch of it. Every time I’m here, it’s always a new experience yet, this trip has already has taken the cake for… Continue
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