Twin Cities Sommelier, Leslee Miller, goes on air with My Talk Radio‘s Stephanie March in her weekly Beer, Wine, Spirits Show to prove that Minnesota wine is just as good as other international wines. Would you be able to pick THE Minnesota wine in a line up of international grapes? Find out and see how Stephanie and her guest do… Continue
Twin Cities WCCO TV interviews Sommelier, Leslee Miller of Amusée and as a board member to the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, in this early morning segment featuring a wide variety of Minnesota Wines and Minnesota Ciders. Also featured is more information about the MGGA’s ‘Summer Wine Fest’ on August 6th, showcasing up to 17 wineries/cideries for the… Continue
Don’t miss my ‘DRINK’ recommendation in this month’s Edina Magazine column: Read, Drink, Listen featuring a hand full of fantastic things to lay your eyes, ears & palate on for the month of August! Read, Drink, Listen: August 2016 READ In August, everyone asks, “Are you going to the Fair?” The Minnesota State Fair website… Continue
If you’ve ever been to one of Chef Mike Shannon & I’s cooking classes at Cooks of Crocus Hill then you’d know that whipping up delicious food and pairing wines for any occasion doesn’t have to be difficult. While Chef Mike and I agree on a number of tasty levels, we absolutely agree that cooking and… Continue
In my monthly column for Edina Magazine, I lay out the perfect summer sippers for any summertime occasion and food pairing al fresco. Not to mention, the ULTIMATE wine for grilling! Read, Drink, Listen: June 2016 READ June is a month perfect for nuptials, white wines, linen and seersucker. Readers, like wedding guests, grow philosophical at… Continue
Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for Dad? Isn’t he always the hardest guy in the house to buy for? I mean, really. Most likely flowers are out, and well, who needs more ties? So this year, save your money on the ties and the grill tools — instead spoil Dad with a few… Continue
Each month, my ten year Girls n Grapes group gathers to try on a new set of wines with a theme in mind. This past month, we celebrated the ultimate summer wine genre, PINK. ‘Life according to Rosé’ was the theme as we laid out a variety of worldwide pinks for our tasting. Here’s the low… Continue
Don’t miss my monthly wine recommendation for Edina Magazine’s May edition, it’s a tasty one! (Head to page 16 in the link for all of the delicious details.) A delicious wine any time of year, but especially delicious this time of year with the scents of all of those delicious springtime blooms in the air. Enjoy!
As the spring season emerges, our senses tune in to the flowering tree blossom, fresh cut grass and sweet scented aromas of one of my favorite times of year. Delighted by the change of the season, our usual group of grape lovin’ ladies (Girls n Grapes) got together to celebrate the month by pairing and tasting ‘all… Continue
From the always lovely, absolutely talented and truly one of the most passionate chics in the wine biz, another fantastic blog by our superstar Amusée blog contributor: Ms. Karina Roe. So what are your plans for the weekend? (I think you’ll have an idea after reading these juicy tips!) Change Is A’Comin’: Thoughts on history,… Continue
This month in my column for Edina Magazine, I showcase a Pinot Noir from one of my favorite family owned Oregon wineries, Ponzi Vineyards. Take a peek! Read, Drink, Listen: February Read While promoting a new cookbook in 2009, Ruth Reichl, editor of Gourmet magazine, was called back to New York to learn that the… Continue
Oh yum! Here’s your chance to make Chef Alan Bergo from The Salt Cellar‘s, delicious house made Sauce Choron at home! Equipped with a wine pairing that I’ve recommended for Chef’s Flat Iron Steaks with Sauce Choron recipe. Check it out online via Certified Piedmontese‘s digital copy, page 28. Here’s the Link!