Mary Ross
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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. ...
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Wines to watch in 2013Jan 09, 2013 5:30 am - Over the past three decades America's wine tastes have swung from white wine to red, from Merlot to Pinot Noir to Malbec, from jugs to screw-capped bottles to kegs. Duri...
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How to find the right champagne for youDec 24, 2012 3:00 am - Before shopping for a New Year's Eve sparkling wine, ask yourself, “What do I want from my bubbly besides bubbles?” Whether dry or sweet; red, white or pink; imported o...
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Good wine: Wine traditions then and nowDec 12, 2012 4:00 am - Not all that long ago, a drink of water came from the tap and milk was delivered daily, door-to-door. It's not surprising, then, that wine — our third oldest beverage — ...