Mary Ross
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Austria's grapes the next big thing in wineFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Above and beyond sun, precipitation and all the vicissitudes of climate; more than gravel, clay and other variations of soil; before the myriad techniques of winegrowing...
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Don't call it after-taste; it's the 'finish'Feb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - "I don't like that after-taste I get from wine." When I hear this phrase, I know it's time to amend someone's wine drinking habits. In wine-speak, after-taste is called ...
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Take a new look at the great white wines you're not drinkingJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - What's up with white wine these days? Specifically, why aren't people drinking it? Certainly, there are plenty of great-value reds out there (see Good Wine Nov. 27, 2007...
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Malbec wines enjoy rekindled successJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Malbec is the sad-sack-turned-success-story of the wine world. This hard-working under-achiever once claimed fame by association with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and othe...
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Of critters, sommeliers and catfishDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - This working wine professional began 2007 with Champagne and a catfish sandwich and will undoubtedly end the year building stacks of bubbly so that my customers can do t...
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With party season here, some tips for toastingDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Nothing establishes your reputation as a very important guest, or host or hostess with the mostest, like a well-spoken toast. The term "toast" originated in merry old En...
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Look to small regions for great values for the holidaysNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - With all the great values stocking our retail shelves, now is a wonderful time to be a wine lover. Why now? With half the annual sales occurring between Labor Day and Ne...
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Tips for choosing a turkey-friendly wineNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - For many Americans, wine has become as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Following are some tips that will make the wine shopping an equally enjoyable part of your ...
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Start a wine club and invite the oenophiles you knowOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Wine clubs were once the domain of crusty old men and the crusty old wines they enjoyed. Today, whether as a fun night out or for serious education, wine clubs are as va...
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Riesling on the rebound among wine-drinkersOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - People are talking about Riesling again. True, they may mispronounce the grape (it's REE-sling) and even some restaurants even may misspell it Reisling. Other people may...