Mary Ross
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Delicate Barbaresco finally comes of ageMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The youngest darling in fine wine's family is Barbaresco. France's Bordeaux wine, for instance, was documented in 379 A.D., but Barbaresco wasn't even conceived until t...
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Grapes thrive in Washington's Columbia ValleyMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - About 15,000 years ago (relatively last weekend in earth's geology), the vast glacial Lake Missoula, burst through an ice dam that stretched from modern-day Canada to Mo...
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Petite Sirah the next great-value red?Feb 17, 2009 10:00 pm - While prices of Zinfandel continue to rise, Petite Sirah is poised to become America's next great-value red. In wine tomes, Petite Sirah is catalogued as Durif, named fo...
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Getting to know portFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Port is one of the world's great fortified wines. Originating in Portugal, Ports now are produced throughout the world with flattering imitations from Australia and the ...
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Matching wines with Chinese cuisineJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Exploring Chinese cuisine is a triple happiness for wine and food lovers. First happiness: With a wealth of full-service restaurants, storefront BYOB's and takeout, your...
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Value-priced wines from France do existJan 06, 2009 10:00 pm - In the depths of our Chicago winter, you may find yourself dreaming of a sun-washed cafe in the south of France, the warm Mediterranean breeze mingling scents of the sea...
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Ross: Merlot makes a combackDec 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Merlot means many things to many people. If you're a farmer, Merlot is an early ripening crop, vulnerable to spring hail and likely to be harvested before autumn rain. T...
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Wine works well for giftsDec 09, 2008 10:00 pm - When time and money come up short during the holidays, wine steps in as a fun and affordable solution to a number of dilemmas. When I'm rushing between stores and have l...
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Hearty Rhone grapes fit Chicago cuisineNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Thousands of miles separate France's Rhone Valley from California's rocky coast, but vintners in both regions produce strong wines with similar characteristics. Winemake...
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California wine makers at home with Rhone grapesNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - In the 1950s, California winemakers decided to label wines after grapes. When it came to wine names, Europe had already grabbed the good ones -- Champagne, Chablis, Chia...