Mary Ross
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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...
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Pinot's long, varied family tree continues to evolveAug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - People ask me all the time to recommend a Pinot. My inner wine geek wants to say, "Would that be Pinot Burot or Pinot Tordu? Or maybe Pinot Teinturier, Cioutat or Tete d...
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2009 Beaujolais gives us something to rejoice aboutAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - It came as no surprise that Maison Georges Duboeuf chose L2O - Chicago's gastronomic temple devoted to seafood - for its introduction of 2009 Beaujolais. Beaujolais's si...
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Pros and cons of both New and Old World wine makingJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - New World winemaking has the romance of rugged individualism. With properties bankrolled by previous enterprises such as construction or tobacco, winery owners can break...
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Acidity in wine a plus, especially when paired with summer cuisineJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Refreshing, crisp, mouthwatering and tooth-tingling are just a few terms found in any wine writer's thesaurus to describe acidity. They all sound better than sour. But s...
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Coastal wines the right match for coastal cuisineJun 29, 2010 11:00 pm - "Cooler near the lake" is a meteorological fact of life that signals summer to sweltering Chicagolanders of all ages. Grapes, too, like kids playing at the beach, crave ...
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Summer meals a great match for GrenacheJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Grenache is a grape for all seasons. During the winter holidays, Grenache-based Chateauneuf-du-Pape adds elegant power to the richest roasts. For tailgating season, the ...
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Wine lovers' map now includes Chile's quality vintagesJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Nothing inspires silence among wine professionals - accustomed as we are to noisy dining rooms, delivery dock disputes and the raucous conviviality of the liquor busines...
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Humble Cabernet Franc brightens green foodsMay 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Do you like olives (black, brown and/or green)? How about pepper (green or black peppercorns and all bell peppers), asparagus or rosemary? If you like these flavors, a c...