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Croatian Wine Lands a Spot in Twin Cities

Last week at a popular series of Twin Cities Wine Classes that myself and pal, Anissa Gurstel of Pairings Wine Market, teach at one of Minneapolis’s newest hot wine retail spots – Pairings Food & Wine Market, named GIRLS GONE WINE – a brand new wine and a brand new winery from Croatia was unveiled. … Continue

Minneapolis Sommelier Reviews Croatia’s Top Wines

The Best of Twin Cities Food and Wine Pairings Class – Strikes Again!

With a slew of fabulous recipes and 7 (yes, 7!) different wines to pair, last nite’s food and wine pairing class:  Que Syrah, Sirah, Shiraz!  was a hit.  While I teach across the Twin Cities with an array of unbelievably talented chefs, some of my favorite and also most popular classes are taught at  COOKS… Continue

A Great Valentine’s Day Recommendation from my friends at Sokol Blosser!

Sokol Blosser Winery ~ Willamette Valley, Oregon The Wine:  Sokol Blosser Meditrina My take:  This an awesome blend of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel + Syrah.  A really lovely wine for the season and on the shelf for right around $20- great value!  Spicy and fabulous with pizza, grilled items or even dark chocolate in the bath… Continue

Don’t get taken Prisoner by ‘The Prisoner’

Wine Homework:  2008 Orin Swift ‘The Prisoner’ The wine:  46% Zinfandel,  26% Cabernet Sauvignon,  15% Syrah,  10% Petite Sirah,  2% Charbono,  1% Grenache Region:  Napa, CA How I came to drink it:     Everyone, I mean EVERYONE  kept saying, ‘Have you had it?’, ‘It’s the best wine ever!’, ‘Leslee you HAVE to have it!’ – and… Continue

More answers to your ‘Wines for $10 and Under’ Requests…

In recent weeks, I have had many requests for this ever so-popular growing category… Wines for $10 and Under. Here’s a great example of a question that was received from a Mr. Scrooge McDuck (not kidding!) in a recent blog: “I am a cheap son of a gun. What is your vote for the best… Continue

An Argentinian Wine Review from Amusée – Wines Under $10

A great way to spend your buck wisely… While many are looking for those wines that $10 are under, here is a fabulous answer to a gorgeous Chardonnay. Yum!  Fabulous as a mid winter treat and a great way to start Valentine’s Day early!

Looking for a Fun Wine Education Class in the Twin Cities?

Look no farther… If you haven’t been to one of Amusee’s Wine Education Classes, then you’re missing out! While the popularity of these classes are much in demand, we have found that they are selling out at record speed.  We decided to add a class for you to enjoy, last minute!  On February 1st at Cooks… Continue

A Good Wine Question from a Reader…

Happy New Year ALL- with a new season upon us and a whole slew of new ‘wine homework’ to begin – I thought I’d start this year’s blog off with an excellent email from a great client/friend of mine… Here’s his dilemma…  Happy New Year Leslee, I need some (wine) advice from you.    I opened… Continue

Favorite Local Sommelier, Leslee Miller, to appear on Kare 11’s Saturday morning show!

Tune in this Saturday, November 21st – starting at 8 a.m. for some great tips on ~ Pairing and Choosing the Right Wines for Your Holiday Season! Local Sommelier, Leslee Miller, owner of Amusée – a full service wine consulting firm, will appear on the local news channel Kare 11 www.kare11.com to share with you some of the easiest tips for bringing home… Continue

Amusee to appear on Kare 11’s Saturday morning show!

Tune in this Saturday, November 21st – starting at 8 a.m. for some great tips on ~ Pairing and Choosing the Right Wines for Your Holiday Season! Local Sommelier, Leslee Miller, owner of Amusée – a full service wine consulting firm, will appear on the local news channel Kare 11 www.kare11.com to share with you… Continue