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January Read, Drink, Listen
In my monthly column for Edina Magazine, I recommend a fresh fun South African white to keep your palate from catching those ‘after holiday’ winter blues. Need a listen & read to pair to it?...
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2016 Wine Industry Predictions as told by Wine Professionals
‘A new year, a new you!’…isn’t that what commercials, ads and social media frenzies are touting? While we’re all trying to reset, rejuvenate and reenergize our mindsets, health routines and bodies,...
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Wine Lover
What are YOUR New Year’s Resolutions as a wine drinker? Amusée’s wine pal, Ms. Karina Roe, regular blog post contributor for our team, has a few to offer your palate! New Year’s Resolutions for the...
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‘Excessive Celebration’: Tips for Game Day Celebration!
Ready for the big game this weekend? Check out my most recent article in Edina Magazine for a whole slew of fun entertaining tips, recipes & drink recommendations for this weekend’s upcoming...
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Aphrodisiac Pairings: Give Your Valentine’s Day Meal New Meaning
Is there a better way to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day than sampling a few Aphrodisiac Food & Wine Pairings? Amusée’s resident blog contributor, Karina Roe, recaps a night of tasty...
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Winter Wine Fest: MN Grapes Interview with Sommelier Leslee Miller
This week while promoting the Winter Wine Fest, as a new board member to the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, I had fun with a little morning interview with local blogger, Paige Latham. A beer...
View ArticleLeslee talks MN Wine on The Jason Show on Fox 9
Interested in learning more about MN Wine? Click here to check out Leslee’s interview on The Jason Show on Fox 9 to learn more about the upcoming Winter Wine Fest, sponsored by the Minnesota Grape...
View ArticleMN Wine & Twin Cities Live with Sommelier Leslee Miller
Hope you caught the Winter Wine Fest, as sponsored by the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, this past week! Over 700pp attended the event, as it is the year’s largest local winery tasting in the...
View ArticleLeslee on Kare 11 Sunrise talking MN Grape Varietals
Promoting this week’s Winter Wine Fest for the MN Grape Growers Association, I chat a bit about MN Wine Grapes, their history and what you can expect to find when tasting through a few of these gems at...
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Chef/Sommelier Recipe & Wine Pairing for Certified Piedmontese
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...
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Edina Magazine’s February Read, Drink, Listen says: ‘Drink Family-Owned’
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...
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Sunday Spring Sips!
With the onset of this next week’s warmer temps, I’ve seen more social media posts from Minnesotans alike conjuring the idea of spring! I mean we are, after all, almost into March. A season that for...
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Why not Sundays?
Pressure mounts for Sunday retail liquor sales in Minnesota New efforts designed to put pressure on legislators to change the law include a slick social media campaign. By Christopher Aadland (Star...
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More push for Sunday Sales
Push on for Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota February 24, 2016 PHOTO: WNAX Another Minnesota legislative session means another push for Sunday liquor sales. The Consumers First Alliance is behind a...
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Article and Video by Alpha News MN PUSH FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES GROWS IN MINNESOTA March 22, 2016 The push for Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota is growing as The Minnesota Consumer’s First Alliance...
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Spring Break is upon us!
With spring break just in reach for many Minnesotans, we gear up for the upcoming weeks that bring us a bit of a reprieve from our every day schedules and hectic lifestyles. Whether it be a planned...
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Peanuts, Cracker Jack, Baseball & Beer!
Tis the season for peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks and…baseball! While I generally set my sights on opening day by pairing a slew of great wine selections to a variety of stadium eats, I can’t help...
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An Exploration of some of the Twin Cities Tastiest Eats & Sips
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...
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An Evening of Green: It’s Electric!
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...
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Sangria for Mom’s Day!
With Mother’s Day just around the corner and this (almost) summer weather in full swing for the upcoming weekend, I thought it only appropriate to share a few new libation goodies to use for your...
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