Every once in a while in the hospitality field we as pros have what we call ‘an odd night’. A night that sort of has you left scratching your head. May be an odd request from a guest, someone impossible to please or just well, a situation that has you thinking ‘what the hell is… Continue
I am over the moon to announce our first press review at Sip Better! Thank you to our friends at Minnesota Monthly + the lovely Ms. Joy Summers for this very flattering review. Wine Clubs: The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Sip Better figures out your taste for wine and goes deep BY JOY SUMMERS… Continue
Happy Cinco de Mayo, my friends! Yes I know, it is almost sacrilege to speak of another libation on this day other than tequila + beer – am I right? But you know me, and well…you know I love to pair wine to just about anything on the planet, so I went there. WINE paired to… Continue
We’re less than a week away from hop-hop-hopping into one of my favorite holidays, Easter! If you missed my segment on The Jason Show last week, here it is giving you all of the tips for pairing wine to deviled eggs, ham and your Easter basket candy. And, a whole slew of delicious ideas for… Continue
Transforming the World’s Wine Map People may disagree about the causes or even existence of climate change, but for those who see which way the wind is blowing (as the jet stream disappears), extreme deviation in weather trends have had a tremendous impact on agriculture. In the area of viticulture, climate change is having both… Continue
Grab your favorite travel buddy & join us May 3-6, 2018 for an unforgettable weekend of wine, gourmet food and wellness. WINE. WELLNESS. Two words that aren’t always synonymously seen together…unit now! Join Sommelier Leslee Miller of wine consulting firm, Amusée + national wine club, Sip Better, and health coaches/lifestyle experts, Darci Eckermann and Amanda Hesse of Sage Healthstyle and for… Continue
Happy Valentine’s Day, folks! If you missed my segment this week on The Jason Show on Fox 9, here’s what you missed… Wine + Chocolate Pairings! Okay, truth be told — wine, liqueurs and vermouth all paired to chocolate. Here’s the segment! And, in case you’re headed off to your favorite bottle shop for these… Continue
Yeah yeah, we know — beer is generally the libation that wins this category. But not this year, BEER. We’re coming for ya! And we’re covering some of the world’s most versatile grapes. From nachos, to guacamole, chili, pizza, popcorn and buffalo chicken wings — I’ve got a grape pairing for everything on your Super Bowl board this… Continue
The world of wine is ever changing. From year to year, we see trends come and go, sectors of the industry rise and others diminish. This past year, we felt the fury of Mother Nature and the effects that weather patterns, drought and more had on our illustrious industry. So what is in store for 2018? … Continue
Still looking for THE bubble when it comes to your NYE celebration? Well, you just struck the ‘bubble lottery’ with this one! I asked a few of my fave peeps in the wine industry (from retailers, writers, on premise managers, to distribution, winemakers, educators, supplier/importers and beyond) to give me their favorite sparkly for the upcoming holiday. … Continue
You all know what I’m gonna say if you live in the Twin Cities metro area and you tune into Fox 9 daily in our local area… “In case you missed it!” Yep, you got it! Here’s my segment with friend and host, Jason Matheson, of The Jason Show on Fox 9 this morning, pairing… Continue
Still not sure what wines to pair to your Thanksgiving Day table? Catch up with my favorite picks for the Jason Show on Fox 9 pairing to everything from the bird, to your fave green bean casserole and into those yummy dessert plates! Wines featured: Gifts for the host/hostess: Field Recordings Blanc de Franc (sparkling Cab… Continue