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Thank you to our Sunday Sales Supporters!

MN Consumers First Alliance Responds to Disappointing Vote on Sunday Sales St. Paul, Minn. (May 12, 2016) – Following today’s 56-70 vote in the Minnesota House of Representatives against Sunday sales of wine, beer and spirits in retail stores, the MN Consumers First Alliance issued the following statement: “Today’s House vote is a huge disappointment… Continue

Dracula’s Castle for Sale!

Dracula’s Castle is For Sale!  Anyone? Okay, I know I know.  Completely unrelated to wine, but I couldn’t resist posting this.  I have a slight obsession with vampires, so I thought I’d share. There are a few wines on the market, by the way, linked to these blood thirsty heathens (if you’re interested).    … Continue

Did you know?

Looking for wine suggestions, new recipes for your everyday eats or entertaining needs, or even a list of cool wineries in a particular region you’re heading to?   Did you know that between Amusée’s Facebook, Blog, Pinterest, and Instagram pages – we have you covered from A to Z? Amusée’s Blog lists a zillion Wine… Continue

#SommelierSips

Who says Box Wine is no good?   If you’re that person who shrivels up their nose when someone mentions the subject, I’m here to tell ya, you’ve got it all wrong. Box Wine is no longer the Franzia’s of the world, yet really delicious, quality wine, produced now in global variety of flavors. Tomorrow… Continue

The Vino Vault

Looking to build a Wine Cellar?   In my most recent column with Artful Living Magazine, I share tips on how to store, show off and share your wine collection.  Amusée’s cellar building partner, Foxwood Cellars, and I come together to show you some fabulous examples of transitions from closet to cellar in this informative piece. (Page… Continue

A Must See Show!

Want something fun to do on a Sunday nite?  Go check out my Argentine pal, Franco Meschini. You’ll love his charming acoustic sound.

A Very Personal Wine Interview with the Conversation Hub

After listening last nite for the first time to my interview with The Conversation Hub and its host/creator Marc Vaillancourt, I thought… ‘Wow!  For the first time in a very long time – I was interviewed for more than just ‘what to drink’ – when it comes to wine.  How exciting!’ Not that every single… Continue

Leslee on WCCO Radio

Listen to the audio from Leslee’s segment on the Michele Tafoya Show w/ John Hines on WCCO Radio. Talking wines for Valentine’s Day – what wines go with the kind of date you’re about to have… Super fun! 2-14 Leslee Miller on wine by ryanl

New Food & Wine Classes Listed Thru May

Looking to find a few fun things to do for the remainder of the winter and into the spring?  Named some of the Twin Cities ‘Most popular things to do for Singles, Couple and even Families’ (sorry, adults only!)  Shake a tail feather and get on it, these classes sell out fast! Check out a… Continue

Who’s been to the new Minneapolis Restaurant ‘Cafeteria and Support Group’?

According to this article, Twin Cities Monster Based Restaurant Group, Parasole, just dumped a cool $4 mil to open their newest venture: Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group.  The restaurant, which just opened last nite (June 15th), has been renovated to compete as “Uptown’s Coolest Restaurant”.  Really?  I’m anxious to hear what everyone has to say.  Of… Continue