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MN Grape Growers Interview @ 2012 Cold Climate Conference

Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée interviews two very important characters heavily involved in the Minnesota Wine Industry @ the 2012 Cold Climate Conference. Kristo Sween and Irving Geary of the Minnesota Grape Growers Association talk about their involvement with Minnesota’s Grape Growing Community, the role of the association, the importance of the Cold Climate Conference… Continue

Wine O’ Clock ~ Pretty in Pink!

Get into the Groove with Kitchen in the Market and Amusée! Pretty in Pink! is the kick off theme to our Wine O’Clock Series. Definition: Fun filled Happy Hours Join our first guest speaker, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, as she kicks off the spring season with a super sipping’ selection of PINKS.  Around the globe in Rosé is the name… Continue

Sommelier, Cicerone & Chef Share their Best of the Best Pairings

Looking for ideas when pairing an entire dinner to all things BEER & WINE? Chef Mike Shannon of Twin Cities Cooking School, Cooks of Crocus Hill – Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée Wine – and Cicerone Michael Agnew of A Perfect Pint share their favorite beer and wine pairings from one of their most coveted… 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.

Love the Wine You’re With

As many of you already know, I write monthly for a number of publications across the nation. Whether it be a regular piece recommending wines, or a cameo spot amongst a national wine or food publication, my work as a writer keeps me quite busy. Many times, because I write so many of my pieces… Continue

Minnesotan Hospitality

Friday I had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to train a winery in my own backyard. Well, not exactly my own backyard, but when you’re from Minnesota, an hours drive feels like something from your neighborhood. Crow River Winery, a Minnesota Winery, located just one hour west of the Twin Cities is an outstanding one… Continue