WINE MYTHS: there are seriously so many wine myths out there! From folks’ reaction to wine in the way of headaches, how to best store wine + deciphering a wine by the glass list in a restaurant — we cover a few of these on The Jason Show this week. Check em out…
Super Bowl is upon us, which means…I know. The beer people WIN this pairing throwdown most years, but I’m coming for ya, beer nation. Here’s my grouping of WINE PICKS for all the goodies in your game day line up >>> Here are my pairings in the order shown + the wines (and where to… Continue
Yes, perfect pairings can be made from just about any food + any libation! Catch my pal, Jason Matheson + I as we power pair through a variety of MN State Fair Foods paired to a variety of NA, beer + wine based cocktails on the Jason Show on Day 5 of the fair! … Continue
EZ Summer Entertaining Tips — we all need these when it comes to planning your next get-together with friends or family! This week on the Jason Show — I share: What to do with your ‘left over’ wine + how to keep your summer rosés + white cold while in the summer sun My best… Continue
Grill goods, summertime sippin + Dad’s Day — an amazing way to welcome in the summer season! This week on The Jason Show — I recommend a slew of delicious summer sips perfectly paired to a variety of grill goods and your Dad’s Day celebrations! Take a Look 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 All of the wines from the… Continue
Almost daily — someone from our chat fields, our email inquiries or even my own friends say to me… ‘So Leslee, I’m going to OR I’m hosting a BBQ, Bridal Shower, Dinner Party, a Wine + Cheese Party or…(insert special occasion), what wines are best for ‘this’ occasion?’ This week on the Jason Show, I… Continue
Spice — Floral — Earthy — Vegetal — Fruit — Smoke — Vanilla… The list goes on + on when it comes to characteristics in wines. But where in the world do these notes come from anyways? Check out my latest segment on The Jason Show as I chat to where these ‘wine notes’ actually… Continue
Just when you thought we had paired to everything… We give you…WINE + CHEEZITS! This week on the Jason Show — I pair to SIX different Cheezit flavors, giving you the best overall grape varietals + wine styles for each. >>> Click this link to watch the FULL SEGMENT <<< Here’s the list… Continue
Looking to zhuzh up your Valentine’s Day date plans? This week, I cover a number of aphrodisiac foods, a bit of their history, why they’re ‘good for your day of love’ and what wines they’ll actually pair to. This segment is loaded with lots of good belly laughs + handfuls of fun LOVE oriented food… Continue
Ever wondered WHY you tend to like certain styles, grapes or regions of WINE? Wine can be a confusing space when you head to that retail shelf. Which is why I spent some time on the Jason Show this week chatting to how the WEIGHT of wine could help you decipher alot in this area. … Continue
So many people ask me this when I’m away on vacation — “Leslee what does a sommelier actually drink when going on a ‘non wine’ vacation?’ Great question! If I’m not actually headed to a wine region or locale, I do have a few simple tips for tapping into some tasty libations. Equipped with a… Continue
Bubbles for Every Occasion! From your bubbly brunches to your boujee gift sets — check out my list of Must Have Bubbles for every pricepoint, palate + occasion! Where to find (and buy!) these delicious gems in the order they were presented! Mas Fi Cava (white) + Rosé Leslee’s Two Favorite Bubbles of the Year! … Continue