Since my move to Minnesota, almost four years ago now, I am constantly hit with the question, “So what do you think of the MN wines?” It is in all truth that I am asked the question almost every single nite that I am out. Because I am with the public daily sharing, drinking and… 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
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
I was involved in a couple of really great conversations today, some to be shared in this post and some that will come as the days progress. My mind, I swear, has turned into a BLOG, flipping through all the right topics, interesting tidbits that I hear all day long and more that I will… Continue
I have to say, at one point in my life I may have been a bigger basketball fan than most guys I knew. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve played basketball pretty much my whole life. I was always THE biggest nerd about playing. Playing any time of day, for as long as… Continue
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Heading off to The Minnesota Orchestra’s Symphony Ball this weekend? Don’t forget to bid on your favorite Sommelier! Featured this year as an ‘Item of Distinction’, Amusée and Restaurant 20.21 offer their talents to a personally catered in home dinner event. Chef Asher Miller of Wolfgang Puck’s 20.21 Restaurant and Sommelier Leslee Miller… Continue
Ever spend a day just cruising Twin Cities Wine Shops? Well okay, maybe not the whole day – but really, just take some time and check out some of the little shops in our area that receive a lot of ‘wine’ buzz? It’s a ‘must do’ and something you should put on your list one Saturday… Continue
Oh boy, if you missed the Sunday Funday at Solo Vino this past weekend, you may be a wee bummed out. Let me tell you, with all things to throw in: the weather, the place, the peeps and the wine – my friend, The Chucker of Solo Vino, hit a home run with The Twin Cities BEST… Continue
Today, as I sat in a ten hour lecture with four Master Sommeliers thru the Court of Master Sommeliers preparing for what seems like the hardest tests known to man of ANY subject, this question came up. And its answer…HUMILITY. Humility, here’s what Dictionary.com has to say: hu·mil·i·ty: the quality or condition of being humble;… Continue
Thursday night, days after my birthday, I got together with girl friends to celebrate my ‘wonder years of the 80’s’ in real rockin’ style. Ever wonder how a sommelier spends her birthday? Some years it’s spent drinking those crazy spendy bottles from the cellar that are only allowed to be touched just a couple times a year, some… Continue