Mary Ross
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Wine tasting season is upon us: Here are some tipsSep 02, 2026 4:10 am - Labor Day kicks off our busiest wine season with retailers gearing up with the year’s best pricing, selection and wine events. Don’t take it for granted. Wine and food events require advance registration, so it’s time to survey retailers’ calendars now.
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Gripes on grapes: Common complaints about wine answeredAug 05, 2026 5:18 am - You say you’ve got complaints about wine: It’s too complicated. You don’t know what it tastes like. And what’s a wine bar anyway? Well, wine expert Mary Ross has gripes too.
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The Kiwis are coming for Pinot NoirJul 01, 2026 4:58 am - You’ve got to give New Zealand credit for pinching recognition for Sauvignon Blanc away from producers with centuries of experience, such as France. Now, the Kiwis are coming for Pinot Noir.
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For authenticity, look to the wines of GeorgiaJun 03, 2026 6:15 am - For those looking for authenticity in their wine drinking, there’s not much more authentic than the wines of Georgia and its Caucasus Mountains, the birthplace of wine production.
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A little luxury, and other reasons to decant wineMay 06, 2026 5:36 am - Once, every wine needed decanting; today, not so much. But in exchange for convenience, are we giving up pleasure?
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Three lively, chillable wines to welcome springApr 01, 2026 5:07 am - With spring on the calendar and occasionally in the air, here are three lively, chillable and delicious wines to celebrate the season.
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Where wine and (pop) culture meetMar 04, 2026 5:43 am - One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.
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Looking for a new winter white wine? Try AlbariñoFeb 04, 2026 5:18 am - With white wine consumption in the U.S. topping red for the first time in 30 years, you may be experimenting with white wines. If so, give Albariño a try. You wouldn’t have had the option a few years ago.
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Pairing your recipes to wineDec 03, 2025 5:51 am - Which comes first, your wine selection or your recipe? For most folks, recipes come first. But if you have a pesky guest who only drinks one wine or you’ve decided to pop that special bottle, here are tips for pairing your meal to popular wine styles.
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How to talk to a wine merchantNov 07, 2025 8:44 am - Shopping for wine, either for a gift or for yourself, can be intimidating. But don’t be afraid to ask a wine merchant for help. Just remember the journalist’s 5 W’s (and an H): Who, what, where, when, why and how.
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