Drink Pink // Summer Movie Edition
What’s more intoxicating than a pretty glass of rosé? Not much…beside the arrival of spring and summer in Minnesota. It’s finally the perfect time to drink pink! And as rosé gains momentum in the...
View ArticleChardonnay Day!
From lean and crispy to honeyed and tropical, she’s arguably one of the most adored and often times, most ‘bashed’ white grapes in world. While her place on the list of ‘world’s most planted grapes’...
View ArticleWine In A Can // Fiction Pinot Gris + Rosé
We’re all about making wine an accessible pastime at Amusée, which is why wine in a can (YES) particularly appeals to us. Especially when it’s as good as Field Recordings! This California winery’s new...
View ArticleAmusée’s Vinyoga makes MN Meetings Magazine!
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View ArticleSí What’s Next with Ribera del Duero & Rueda Wines
If you haven’t heard, I’m part of a new campaign celebrating the very exciting and delicious regions of Rueda & Ribera del Duero, Spain! The campaign is called: ‘Sí What’s Next’ featuring a wide...
View ArticleWine for Father’s Day // BBQ Style
Hi! I’m Karina—a lover of traveling, writing, and geeky, unique wines. And, a new friend of Amusée’s! Catch me sharing a few of my favorite wines, tips, pairings and recommendations around this...
View ArticleSangria For Life // Pink Sangria Recipe
Few things scream “Endless Summer!” than a giant pitcher of heady sangria. After a great meal on the patio with your friends, sangria can be the fresh, lingering finish to an epic night, the night cap...
View ArticleMust Haves // Summer Whites!
July is such a great month for sippin’, don’t ya think? While Minnesotans are habitual about ‘only drinking’ white in the hot summer Midwestern months, from my view, all wines are good any time of the...
View ArticleBreaking The Rules // Chillable Summer Reds
It’s 85 degrees, humid, and the deck party crew is making a beeline for the beverage table. You’ve thought ahead: Zingy Sauvignon Blancs for your classy white wine drinkers, gulpable Provencal rosés...
View ArticleBest Summer Hangouts // Twin Cities
Taking advantage of the precious summer months in Minnesota is on all of our minds when August rolls around. And with the plethora of restaurant patios, shimmering lakes, and outdoor activities in...
View ArticleIt’s MN State Fair Time!
Join me for a FREE presentation series about the best in Minnesota wine and food at this year’s State Fair! I’m excited to share some news with you. I will be joining top local wine and food experts...
View ArticleDemystifying the World of Minnesota Wine
When most people think of enjoying a glass of wine, they generally tend to head towards grapes that come from a species of grape vine called, Vitis Vinifera. You know, the grapes in your glass like...
View ArticleHail the King: Happy Cabernet Day!
Social media sites declare a number of dates as #CabernetDay via Twitter, Instagram, FB and beyond (August 27, August 29, Sept 3rd). At Amusée, we celebrate it on the same day every year – today, Sept...
View ArticleLeslee talks MN Wine on WCCO TV at the MN State Fair
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View ArticleHow to build the Perfect Wine & Cheese Party!
This month for Edina Magazine, I lay out all the tasty details, (with a little ‘cheese’ help from my friends @ France 44), as to how to build your own perfect cheese & wine party for the holidays!...
View ArticleUncovering the Hidden Wine Gems of Eastern Europe
A girl after my own wine heart and my affinity for Eastern European wines, Ms. Karina Roe, regular contributor to Amusée’s blog, shares her love for these pocketed wine gems with our readers....
View ArticleEasy Batch Cocktails to keep your holidays a hoppin!
This past week in our Fortify your Sips class with David Zhang of Midnight Rosewater and Erik Eastman of Easy & Oskey, we enjoyed a full evening of fortified wines from Sherry, Port, to Madeira,...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide for the Wine Lover // 2015
It’s not too late to make the food and wine lover in your life the happiest of clams this holiday season! We’ve gathered some of our favorite items in this post to guarantee you find a delicious and...
View Article8 Budget Friendly Champagne Alternatives for New Years Eve
Above & Beyond A BLOG FROM BED BATH & BEYOND® 8 Budget-Friendly Champagne Alternatives for New Year’s Eve Champagne Alternatives December 23, 2015 December 23, 2015 BY LEIGH KRAMARCZUK When...
View ArticleALDI partners with Sommelier Leslee Miller for a Wine & Cheese Party!
By DeliMarketNews.com November 16, 2015 ALDI Partners with Leslee Miller for Low Cost Gourmet Wine & Cheese Planning Style the perfect platter without breaking the bank To assist budget-conscious...
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