Mary Ross
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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...
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Sauvignon Blanc steps up to the plateApr 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The most improved grape these days is Sauvignon Blanc, at least according to this white wine lover. It started when New Zealand and Chile tickled America's palates with ...
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Trying modern rosé will tickle you pinkApr 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Not too long ago in America, a Mexican meal meant fast-food tacos, Asian meant carryout chop suey, and rosé wine meant white zinfandel. Today, just as we've developed a ...