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James Beard Award winner Bill Ward has been covering wine for the better part of a century (the 21st). His “Liquid Assets” column runs in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He loves food, wine, sports, music, travel and his way-better half, Sandy.Follow Bill
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Pinot gris/grigio recommendations
If there were a Cliché Dictionary, it would have a photo of pinot gris/grigio next to “you get what you pay for.” It is exceedingly difficult to find really good inexpensive renditions of this increasingly popular grape. In compiling this recommendations roundup, … Continue reading
Pinot gris/grigio: A primer
As with most grapes, anyone who says “I don’t like pinot gris/grigio” doesn’t really know what he or she is talking about/saying. What they probably mean is that they don’t like the type of pinot gris/grigio they have encountered, perhaps … Continue reading
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