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Salute! Raise a Glass to Italian Wines

Ari Bendersky | Posted 09.07.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Italy, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Piero Antinori, Italian Red Wine, Primitivo, Sicily, Tuscany, Barbaresco, Chianti Classico, Italian White Wine, Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Antinori, Super Tuscan, Italian Wine, Piemonte, Merlot, Who Wants Wine, Food, Italian Wine Guide, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Many people think of Italian wine as Chianti Classico, but truth is, there are about 1,500 grape varieties in Italy--more than any other wine growing area in the world.

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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 (Organic) Wine?

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.04.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Sauvignon Blanc, Biodynamic, Argentinean Wine, Organic Grapes, Biodynamnic Wine, Cabernet, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Organic Wine, Chardonnay, California Wine, Syrah, Grenache, Italian Wine, Chilean Wine, Wine, Sam's Wines, Food, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Since more and more people are eating organic food, it's only natural they would also want to explore organic wine.

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