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Understanding German Riesling: It's Not All Sweet

Ari Bendersky | Posted 08.10.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Spatlese, Grapes, Pfalz, German Wine, Germany, Rhine River, Riesling Wine, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Kabinett, Auslese, Gewurztraminer, Mosel, Food, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Riesling is possibly the most misunderstood grape varietal in the wine world. It runs the gamut from super-sweet dessert wines to bone-dry bottles that you could even pair with a steak.

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Summertime Is Rose Wine Season

Ari Bendersky | Posted 07.06.2009 | Chicago

Read More: New Zealand, World Market, Lucien Albrecht, Melissa Stackhouse, Rose Wine, Syrah, La Crema, Murphy's Law, Sonoma, Grenache, Rosé, Russian River, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Sam's Wines, Kim Crawford, Australia, Spain, South Africa, France, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

If you think pink wine is for frail old ladies who don't know anything but (gag) White Zin, it's time to think again. Rose has stealthily made a comeback over the last few years.

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It's Wine With Seafood at Glenn's Diner

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Chicago Diners, Grenache, Whitefish, Baron Phillippe De Rothschild, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Scallops, Wine, Glenn's Diner, Seafood, Mouvedre, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Since the menu is fairly eclectic between the diner fare and the dozen or so fresh fish and seafood items flown in daily, pairing was going to be a little tricky.

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Who Wants Wine?

Ari Bendersky | Posted 03.28.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine, Meritage, Napa Valley, Buena Vista, Portugal, Sonoma Valley, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

This wine is super versatile and pairs well with a lot of food. We went out on a limb and had it with Cantonese from and it surprisingly worked with the moo shu chicken and fat egg rolls.

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Who Wants Wine?

Ari Bendersky | Posted 02.16.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Jacob's Creek, Shiraz, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, Wine, Burgundy, Wine Discount Center, Albert Bichot, Chicago Wine, Food, Sam's Wines, Chicago Wine Shops, Organic Wine, Stellar Winery, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

A new wine column from a guy who likes wine and doesn't think you have to spend a fortune to get something delicious.

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Why I Love Red Burgundy and You Don't

Marlene Rossman | Posted 11.13.2008 | Style

Read More: France, Stinky, California, Barnyard, Pinot Noir, California Wine, Burgundy, Wine, Sideways, Style News
Marlene Rossman

We in the U.S. don't love stinky. We grew up on too-sweet soda, Hawaiian punch and Yoo -Hoo, and we want our Pinot Noirs to taste like cherry cola (not that there's anything wrong with that).

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Notes from a Sommeliere -- Pet Peeves

Marlene Rossman | Posted 09.06.2008 | Style

Read More: White Zinfandel, Wine Pairings, Restaurants, Sommelier, Pinot Noir, White Wine, Food, Wine, Sideways, Wine Service, Style News
Marlene Rossman

Lately here has been a great deal of bitching and moaning about restaurant waitstaff and wine service. Having been on both ends of the wine bottle, I can tell you that the feeling is often mutual.

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