Mary Ross
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It gets a little tricky to pair spring foods with different winesMar 07, 2023 5:15 am - Chicago-area residents who have lived here a long time will remember April 10, 1977, down to what you wore. I was in my parka, headed home from the night before, but oth...
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It's time to make chardonnay your winter white wineFeb 07, 2023 5:17 am - There's a good reason to make chardonnay your winter white wine, and that reason is butter. Butter as in lobster dipped in butter, poultry and seafood sauteed in butter,...
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The history of the wines of Graves, Bordeaux, is a tasty tale you'll enjoyJan 08, 2023 7:09 am - Of the 6,000 wine grapes, you've probably heard of cabernet sauvignon, “the King of Grapes,” ranging from gulp-able examples stocked on lower retail shelves to wines of ...
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Majestic reds to invest in for holiday gifts to yourselfDec 11, 2022 6:51 am - The enjoyment of fine wine demands investment in both time and currency. Combing expert winemaking, time-honored vineyards and winery space devoted to long barrel aging,...
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How to talk to your wine retailer to get and pay what you wantNov 07, 2022 5:25 am - It may be too early to start setting your holiday table or even cooking, but wine is one thing you can check off your to-do list early. You may have explored direct-to-c...
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Some wines as fun to say as they are to drinkOct 06, 2022 6:26 am - It surprises my friends and wine class guests that, as a child, I had a speech impediment requiring speech classes to advance into fifth grade. My little class companion...
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Tips on selecting wines you'll enjoy for the holidaysSep 14, 2022 6:27 am - If you are having glimmers of your holiday plans, so is Chicagoland's wine industry, gearing up for the most comprehensive selection and deepest discounts of the year. S...
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Pairing wine and cheese never goes out of fashion for good reasonAug 08, 2022 6:20 am - As a home cook and culinary pro, I hear a lot about what people don't like to eat - broccoli, cilantro or tofu. But in all my years, I've never heard anyone say, "I don'...
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Join Mary Ross in appreciating the cool summer wine cocktailJul 09, 2022 7:31 am - While our warm weather lasts, it's time to swap the fancy crystal and fine wine for stadium mugs and a cold frothy one. And if that includes wine, all the better! Adding...
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Use best of the spring tastings as a wine-buying guideJun 03, 2022 6:32 am - Whenever we finally rotate our closets from cold weather wear to warm, that's when to rotate our wine selections. Shake out your silks, cotton and loosefitting items. Pu...