Mary Ross
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Ancient grape still holds winemakers, drinkers interestFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Sangiovese may be an ancient grape, but through creativity in the vineyard, winery and council chamber, its wines remain modern favorites. Sangiovese (SAHN-gee-oh-VAY-ze...
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Winemakers brave the cold for ice wineFeb 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Wine farmers are a tough bunch. When their climate is warm and sunny, they make warm, sunny wines like California Chardonnay or Australian Shiraz. And when the weather t...
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Bordeaux courting new drinkers online and in personJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Journalists are always on the hunt for something new. So when my esteemed editor requested a column on the red wines of Bordeaux, France I thought "What could be new abo...
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Wine trends for a tasty, budget-friendly new yearJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - If for few others, it's been a great decade for wine lovers, with new and classic wine regions offering more quality and value than ever. And the future looks just as br...
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Breathing room good for wine, psycheDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - The word on letting wine "breathe" ranges from "always" to "never" depending on who is at the table. "Never," instructs French oenologist Emile Peynaud. Whereas oxygen s...
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Sparklers not just for special celebrationsDec 08, 2009 10:00 pm - In 2002, Americans began choosing red wine over white, signaling (to wine pundits and trend-watchers alike) that the U.S. had become a "real" wine drinking nation. We'll...
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Midwest winemakers prove a tenacious lotNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Not long ago in wine's time line, U.S. winemaking flourished from sea to shining sea. Illinois, Georgia and Kansas were among states recognized by the USDA for winemakin...
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More than 'cooking wine,' centuries-old madeira modern againNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Madeira has got to be the world's wackiest wine. Most folks know madeira as "cooking wine," stocked on dusty bottom retail shelves. Aficionado's, however, prize madeira ...
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California Chardonnay sheds oak, wins fansOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I have a confession: I'm beginning to like California Chardonnay. Maybe it's the vintage. The currently available 2007s are lush yet refreshing, with layers of fruit fla...
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Chardonnay's metamorphosis from country cousin to superstarOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Chardonnay ranks as the world's most popular white grape, and with good reason. Farmers love it because it's easy to grow. Vintners love it because it's easy to turn int...