Mary Ross
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Sebastiani offspring not content to live off family nameSep 04, 2013 6:00 am - You might think that if your family name was carved above the local theater, bus depot and other public places in a tony northern California town — not to mention emblaz...
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Good Wine: What to drink with your favorite take outAug 07, 2013 6:00 am - You don't have to cook, clean or even stomp on grapes to have a delicious dinner when you tap into Chicagoland's takeout scene. Because takeout is often a quick fix for ...
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Good wine: Salad and wine can be a perfect pairingJul 24, 2013 6:00 am - Wine and salad used to be a big dining “don’t.” In culinary circles, the gripe was vinegar-based dressings affect wine, accentuating the tannin in reds, the sweetness in...
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Good wine: Greek wines holding their ownJul 10, 2013 6:00 am - By Mary Ross What do Australian shiraz, German riesling, California chardonnay, merlot and (I fear soon) pinot noir have in common? Each is a victim of its own success. ...
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Good wine: German wine tour leads to dry RieslingJun 23, 2013 11:00 pm - I used to think I knew what there was to know about German wine. Two millennia of winegrowing culture summed up in a word: Riesling. It took a recent trip to Germany to ...
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National dining trends reveal alcohol industry needs hasty makeoverJun 12, 2013 6:00 am - If you're not in the hospitality business, you probably didn't notice it, except for the near impossibility of booking a table in downtown Chicago. If you are in the bi...
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Good wine: Don't discount reds when dining al frescoMay 22, 2013 4:00 pm - Editor's note: This has been updated with the correct price for the Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione. Because the window of opportunity may be slim, suburbanites take...
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Exploring Spain's Toro regionMay 08, 2013 6:00 am - Napa made its name on Cabernet Sauvignon, but vineyards along the valley also include grapes Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and many more. Mendoza's calling card is Malbec...
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Move over Chardonnay, make way for alt whites this springApr 24, 2013 6:00 am - Pinot Grigio offers lemony refreshment. Chardonnay is a luscious complement to poultry and grilled seafood. Sauvignon Blanc smacks the palate with bracing herbality. The...
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Pinot Grigio enjoying its moment in the spotlightMar 27, 2013 5:00 am - Pinot Grigio is having its day. According to Nielsen data, Pinot Grigio has toppled Sauvignon Blanc in retail sales, snatching the title of America's third most popular ...