Mary Ross
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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 ...
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Good wine: Spanish wine washes away winter bluesMar 13, 2013 1:00 am - If your menus have the late winter doldrums, wine can give them a fun and easy pick-me-up — after all, wine didn't get to be one of the planet's longest-enjoyed beverage...
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Mary Ross explores Pinots from Oregon's Willamette ValleyFeb 27, 2013 5:00 am - Forty years ago, Oregon's Willamette Valley was a pristine agricultural enclave recognized for dahlia, grass and berry farms. Nowadays, the Willamette is a pristine agr...
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Beaujoulais right for Chinese takeoutFeb 05, 2013 7:00 am - The right wine for Chinese takeout will complement flavors as varied as crispy fried egg rolls, silken stir-fried pea pods, salty soy, sweet and spicy hoisin, sweet and ...
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Getting comfy with the right glass of wineJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - Wine can be as comfy as your favorite pajamas or as stiff as a dress shirt (extra starch, please!) depending on the wine's structure. Structure is not aroma or flavor. ...