Mary Ross
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A look back at Carmenere's past and a look to its futureNov 01, 2023 6:00 am - "Now" is a provocative marketing term as in "What's the best wine to drink now?" The thing is, with wine, there's a whole lot of "then." And uniquely, with Carmenere, be...
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It's a joy to discover new flavors for fall and the holidaysOct 04, 2023 6:00 am - Now that Chicagoland's wine trade is in its busiest wine-buying season, preparing for your busiest wine-buying season, everyone may be interested in new wines with new f...
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Creative ways to use boxed red wine beyond drinking itSep 06, 2023 6:00 am - Schlepping has got to be everyone's least favorite idea of a good time when it comes to outdoor dining, and wine is a prime offender. In standard packaging, wine is heav...
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How to drink wine like a European, or like meAug 02, 2023 6:00 am - Editor's note: This column was first published on Nov. 21, 2005. When folks learn how much wine Europeans drink compared to most Americans, they're astounded. (In 2020, ...
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Come along to explore new flavors on the U.S. wine sceneJul 05, 2023 6:00 am - Do any of my readers have a sweet tooth? If so, step into a time machine and imagine biting into the first chocolate chip cookie, chewy-gooey and warm, straight from Rut...
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New entry in the canned wine category a keeperJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Simply Cutrer is the newest entry into the canned wine category and among the best I've tasted. With tempting stone fruit and melon aromas introducing a palate of perfec...
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Learn all about pairing sweeter wines with different foodsMay 03, 2023 6:00 am - "Eww, it's so sweet" is a gripe I love to hear when serving guests a not-so-dry wine because I know the following comment will be, "Oh, this is delicious!" What causes t...
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Looking for quality and value in tax-time wine purchasesApr 05, 2023 6:00 am - Sure, it's remarkable to taste fine and rare wines while attending press events and trade shows. But when it's our dime financing the nightly quaff, wine geeks like me t...
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It gets a little tricky to pair spring foods with different winesMar 01, 2023 5:00 am - Chicago-area residents who have lived here a long time will remember April 10, 1977, down to what you wore. I was in my parka, headed home from the night before, but oth...
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It's time to make chardonnay your winter white wineFeb 01, 2023 5:00 am - There's a good reason to make chardonnay your winter white wine, and that reason is butter. Butter as in lobster dipped in butter, poultry and seafood sauteed in butter,...