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House of Spiritsnew
Stumped on how to pick the perfect gift? Give the gift of wine this season.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
12-15-2005 |
Food+Drink
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And for Dessert...new
After a great meal, what’s better than something fantastically sweet and decadent? Enter the solution to this dilemma: dessert wine. If you can’t eat dessert, why not drink it?
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
12-01-2005 |
Food+Drink
Where in the World?new
For most of us, the geography of the winemaking world doesn’t extend past California, France, Italy and Australia, but there’s fantastic wine to be had around every corner.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
11-03-2005 |
Food+Drink
The Chardonnay Warsnew
A wine critic weighs the differences between French and Californian Chardonnays.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
10-20-2005 |
Food+Drink
Catch that Northwestern Buzznew
Washington state isn't just good for churning out grunge hits; the state is also known for making a helluva good selection of wines.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
10-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
Toast to the Citynew
New Orleans native Lesley McHardy remembers the wine and cheese times of her hometown.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
09-15-2005 |
Food+Drink
Formality -- A Necessary Evilnew
When ordering wine while out to dinner, paying attention to the waiter's formal spiel can be tedious. But not understanding could put you in a bit of a stitch if later you realize that the wine is bad or that the wrong wine was brought to the table.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
08-18-2005 |
Food+Drink
Keeping it Coolnew
In 100-degree heat, taste buds crave a generous pour of a crisp, acidic, well-chilled white wine.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
08-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
That Did It For Menew
How do we know which wine will be so hauntingly sweet or spicy with tannins aged to velvety perfection that it will make the situation absolutely perfect? McHardy gives some hints.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
06-09-2005 |
Food+Drink
Zin Is Innew
McHardy explains why zinfandel is the perfect summer wine.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
05-30-2005 |
Food+Drink
Sweet, Strong, Intimidating Portnew
It’s sweet. It’s strong. It’s intimidating. It’s port.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Why Hast Thou Forsaken the Merlotnew
Merlot is actually a very important grape varietal, which became a virtual superstar during the '90s. Now that pinot noir has taken over the stage, merlot is suddenly uncool. Well, let’s ponder that, shall we?
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Girlz in the Vineyardnew
McHardy details the historic and present low-down on women in the wine business.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
03-19-2005 |
Food+Drink
Screwcap Renaissancenew
Corked wines are overrated. Screwcaps are where it's at!
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
02-17-2005 |
Food+Drink
