Let’s just start by saying: Not that I have a whole lot to complain about this week, with my PACKERS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, and all. But…I have to tell you, sometimes these frigid Midwestern temps get the best of me. The only words I seem to hear on Kare11 these days are ‘Arctic… Continue
The World of Whacked Wine… Here it is. All laid out for you. Remember ALL of those bottles with the crazy wine labels I was forced to drink over a month ago and put up my YouTube Video discussing it? Well, here it is in print, now as a columnist for Artful Living Magazine. Check… Continue
Now you know I L-O-V-E Pinot Noir. To a point where I can truly check myself in as a real Pinot-phile. (No, that’s not a naughty word!) “Hello, my name is Leslee and yes, I am obsessed with Pinot.” Hmmm…does that sound right? Here, I decide to take three of my favorite producers from one of my… Continue
Got something to say about a new food or bev joint in the Twin Cities? Post it here on Amusée’s Crush Pad. Send me your review via email and I’ll put it up. Would love more local feedback regarding new Twin Cities Food Joints! A new review from a Crush Pad fan, below. Here’s what he… Continue
Well here we are, only 6 days into the New Year and I’ve already experienced heavenly wines! In fact, could turn out to be some of my favorite wines of the year, already!! And the best part, shared with some really outstanding peeps to pair. Within the last year I’ve hemmed and hawed about the ‘sleepy’ wine… Continue
You know they’ve caught your eye, you’ve maybe even tried a few…but are all the Whacked Wine Labels of the World, ALL they’re CRACKED up to be? Here’s a fabulous run down of 10+ wild and wooly labels with your favorite wine gal, Sommelier Leslee and her super wine dog, Baxter. Locked in over the weekend by… Continue
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
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
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
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
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
Looking for a cool wine to pull off the shelf…because of its looks? Check this out – A Review of the 2004 Super Hero InZinerator – with, what looks like a strange Perfect Pairing!