Articles filed under Beverages
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Pairing wines with food: The fun part is tasting all the mixing and matchingAug 09, 2024 9:30 am - Good wine’s Mary Ross shares some tips on pairing wines with food, which she uses in her classes at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square.
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It’s too darn hot. Only ice cream floats make it bearable.Jul 23, 2024 6:23 am - A recipe for an ice cream float is a formality — its measurements meant as a safety net so that even the most nervous may let their imaginations run wild.
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5 things to know about rosé, plus our favorite bottles under $20Jul 19, 2024 10:21 am - If you’ve been to a wine store lately, you may have noticed it’s rosé season. As our gardens burst out in various shades of pink each spring, so too do the shelves at our...
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Enjoy some of these refreshing reds for summerJul 08, 2024 11:29 am - Good wine’s Mary Ross looks for fruit, complexity, tannin and chill-ability in red wines for summer. Here she shares some favorites.
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Learn to love the American wines of the SouthJun 04, 2024 6:00 am - Good Wine’s Mary Ross offers some history of American wines and some tasty wines to look for at your local wine merchant.
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This low-alcohol $14 malbec is lighter in calories but big on flavorMay 27, 2024 10:10 am - This week’s wine recommendations feature an entry into the low-alcohol movement from a leading organic producer in Argentina, a popular pinot grigio from mountain vineyards in northern Italy and a stunning riesling from Napa Valley.
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This $20 sparkling wine is a bargain bubbly for summer celebrationsMay 14, 2024 11:10 am - Dave McIntyre offers up three wines to enjoy this summer including a tempranillo from Spain, a bargain bubbly and a boxed wine that will make any outing fun.
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Talking about Cabernet Franc, genetic father of wine we’ll drink tonightMay 12, 2024 4:05 pm - The first guideline for pairing wine and food — and the easiest — is to find familiar flavors. Good Wine’s Mary Ross starts the lesson with Cabernet Franc, the genetic father of Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most popular red wine.
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This $16 Italian white wine is wonderful for warm-weather mealsMay 01, 2024 6:00 am - Here are three wines for your spring and summer celebrations — and all are good values.
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Good wine: Why it’s great to be a wine buyer in the Chicago areaApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - Buying local is a big deal, judging by the Reader’s “Best of Chicago 2023” poll. But when I ask folks “Where do you shop for wine?” their reply is often “Online.” What’s up with that?