Mary Ross
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Wine country getawayMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - You taste wine, talk about wine, read about it, maybe even dream about it. Now, you need to visit wine country. There’s nothing like breathing in a winery’s intoxicating...
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Ross' choiceMay 03, 2011 12:00 am - Syrah DaMa Wines 2008 Walla Walla, Washington Ÿ Suggested retail and availability: About $20 at wine and liquor stores (distributed by H2Vino, Chicago) Walla Walla has i...
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Languedoc begins the century on a high noteApr 20, 2011 12:00 am - Like the “Good Food” sign over a favorite neighborhood eatery, there could be a sign over Languedoc reading “Good Wine.” Languedoc (LANG-gweh-DOC) spans France's south s...
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Ross' choiceApr 05, 2011 12:00 am - “Grecante” Grechetto dei Colli Martani Arnaldo Caprai 2009 Umbria, Italy Ÿ Suggested retail and availability: $19.99 at wine and liquor shops, boutique shops (distribute...
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Tasting the heart of Italy's heartlandApr 04, 2011 11:00 pm - “Umbria is Italy's greener half,” says Marco Caprai, winegrower of Umbria's Arnaldo Caprai winery. Umbria is landlocked in Italy's center and, like our Midwest, it's the...
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Tea not the only beverage for afternoon teaMar 22, 2011 12:00 am - When you have more time than is filled with a quick cup of Joe but don’t want the hustle-bustle of a full meal, try afternoon tea. With “the comfort of solitude and the ...
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Don't wait til summer to pull out the whitesFeb 21, 2011 11:00 pm - In the warm breeze of summer, we want brisk white wines with no more weight than a cotton blouse – like Pinot Grigio – to refresh salads, light seafood and alfresco even...
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Bubblies to love the last days of a long winterFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I spent so much time drinking Champagne and sparkling wine this past holiday season, I didn't have a chance to write about it. Here are some favorites, along with culina...
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Good wine: Tips for customizing your wine experienceJan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - For some folks, wine presents more obstacles than enjoyment: it's too heavy or too tart, for instance; they can't finish a whole bottle, and what should become of the bo...
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Pinot still peaking after all these yearsJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - It's no surprise that Hollywood would try and try again to cash in on wine's romance, especially with vineyards ripening just outside the studio lot. But what has surpri...