Mary Ross
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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...
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Some creative tips for using leftover wineJan 31, 2018 5:00 am - Readers tell me all the time, "I don't know what to do with leftover wine." I feel your pain. Try as I might, it's nearly impossible for me to drink up all the good and ...
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Good wine: Toasts and quotes for nearly every occasion with accompanying wines, of courseDec 06, 2017 5:00 am - Nothing establishes your credentials as a host/hostess with the most-est or A-List guest better than a well-spoken quote. The term "toast" originated in merry olde Engla...
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Red wine drinkers embrace the benefits of blends - finallyOct 11, 2017 5:48 am - Wine pros may have been caught by surprise by America's rosé rage (see our May 17 column "Rosé by any other name …"). But regarding the popularity surge in red blends, s...