Mary Ross
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A simple holiday shopping list for making the most of the seasonDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - I know it's the holidays when wine samples arriving from international producers, eager for coverage, fill my foyer. You know it's the holidays by the wine sales, specia...
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Wine with cheese: A classic match made in entertaining heavenNov 07, 2018 5:00 am - Wine and cheese are a guaranteed hit at any gathering, and there's little wonder. Call it our primal culinary instinct. Cheese and wine are our oldest food and drink. Si...
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An American family of winemakers has deep roots in Napa ValleyOct 10, 2018 6:00 am - Rob Mondavi has alcohol in his blood, mostly wine, specifically Napa Valley wine. Mondavi is the great-grandson of Cesare (Napa winemaker since 1943), grandson of Robert...
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In the world of true Champagne, it's all about following the rulesSep 11, 2018 6:00 am - Maybe you've experienced a boss who could be described (politely) as controlling. Maybe you dream of liberty - the life of, say, a winegrower. Before you trade your busi...
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Concannon family helped shape California's vineyardsAug 08, 2018 6:00 am - When you're in a family business for 135 years, you're bound to see some changes. The Concannons of Livermore Valley, California's Concannon Vineyard have not only seen ...
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The tale of two bubblies and how to tell them apartJul 04, 2018 6:01 am - Once, you'd pour a glass of bubbly - from France, Spain or parts beyond - and folks would exclaim, "Oh goody, Champagne!" Now, the anonymous bubbly flows and folks respo...
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Summertime and the entertaining is much easier with refreshing winesJun 06, 2018 6:00 am - Tried-and-true recipes may be easy for summertime entertaining, but sooner or later, tried-and-true gets tired. To add new flair to your old standards, try a simple swit...
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Summertime and entertaining is much easier with refreshing cocktailsJun 06, 2018 6:00 am - Tried-and-true recipes may be easy for summertime entertaining, but sooner or later, tried-and-true gets tired. To add new flair to your old standards, try a simple swit...
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Like fine wines, Mother's advice is to drink in now, savor laterMay 09, 2018 6:00 am - I show Mom I care by incorporating her lessons into my drinking life: Mom taught me to be flexible: "Look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" For flexibility to the m...
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Discover the deep, rich wine; not too dry, but just right that only took 300 yearsFeb 28, 2018 5:00 am - Brunello di Montalcino is the wine world's overnight sensation that only took 300 years. Brunello is the grape, the "little brown one," a cousin of Sangiovese, Italy's t...