Mary Ross
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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...
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Wine rescues impromptu menuDec 20, 2010 10:00 pm - You may run out of time to prepare a last-minute meal at home, but you needn't run out of options. With a sprinkle here and a drizzle there, your grocery's prepared food...
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Get connected with your inner wine geekDec 06, 2010 10:00 pm - When friends introduce you as a “wine expert,” do you smile demurely, but agree? Do you have several bottles open and resealed in the ‘fridge? Do you always get your rec...
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A holiday shopping list of wines perfect for entertainingNov 15, 2010 10:00 pm - As you head out the door for holiday shopping, whether to buy gifts or for provisions for merry entertaining, bring this list along to prepare for your season full of wi...
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Youthful New Zealand wines poised for growthNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - As New Zealand wines stampede into the suburbs and Chicago, you may think that our “Good Wine” column has given short shrift to Kiwi country. Not so, dear reader. First,...