Mary Ross
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Tasting Burgundy part history, agricultural lesson, part heavenly experienceApr 02, 2019 6:00 am - It's tasting season, when Chicagoland wine trade and press carefully vet an onslaught of invitations, in hopes of sparing the palate and a few waking hours of sobriety. ...
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Fear not rose lovers, 2018's wines set to arrive soonMar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - With Chicagoland sommeliers and wine merchants eagerly RSVP'ing to preview tastings of the 2018 vintage, our continued thirst for rose may be the hot topic on everyone's...
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Let the taste sensations astound you when these opposites attractFeb 10, 2019 10:00 pm - The first step to creating a memorable wine and food experience is to find a common denominator between food and drink - turkey and cranberry sauce, for instance, served...
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These great reds are also great valuesJan 30, 2019 5:00 am - When I read accounts of wines that are "great values around $30," I know the author isn't paying their own money for the wine they drink. In our dynamic Chicagoland mark...
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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...