Mary Ross
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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,...
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Nothing scary about spirited winesOct 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Look no further than your favorite wine department for Halloween costume inspiration and a delicious party gift besides. Fans of dismemberment are in luck with Owen Roe...
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Mother Nature has the last word on winegrowers' harvestOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Between the time that I wrote this column and the time you read it, the 2010 harvest will have shaped up to be a triumph or a disaster for Northern California winegrower...
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Wine adds flavor to everyday diningSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - A splash of wine is an easy way to add flavor, flare and even health benefits to your homiest family meals. After all, winemakers have done most of the work for you. Win...