Actress Jane Wyman as Angela Channing on CBS Primetime Soap "Falcon Crest"

Actress Jane Wyman played scheming Angela Channing for six seasons, until 1990, on the popular CBS soap opera "Falcon Crest."

Beringer Classics Pinot Grigio

The light and refreshing taste of Beringer's pinot grigio is a light blend for a result that is crisp with peach undertones. It is $10 in stores or at beringer.com.

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Growing in flavor

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A fine wine

Mommy's Time Out Wines

"Mommy's Time Out" wine or "Dad's Day Off" wines are humorous, easy drinking wines come in different Italian blends such as Pinot Grigio (white), a Rosso Primitivo (red) and a newly released Moscato (white). They sell for $10 at (973) 515-2301 or mommystimeout.net.

Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel

Beringer Sparkling White Zinfandel is created with a slow and cool fermentation process is used to create bright and fresh strawberry and citrus aromas and flavors. It is $10.99 in stores or beringer.com.

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Better with bubbles

Ciao Bella Ristorante serves as the ideal setting for conversation and memories

To Pinot or Not To Pinot: Do red wine's health benefits add up?

Most people have no doubt heard encouraging words about red wine and better health; how that glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Glasses to fit the wine: Riedel's worldwide legacy

Wine glassware company Riedel says the right glass can make or break your wine. Maybe so, but perfection isn't cheap.

Beer: A healthier choice than wine?

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages, but its health benefits have been largely ignored, while the benefits of wine have come to the fore. But some studies now show that beer is actually healthier than wine.

Times Columnist Eloise Valadez as a Wine Aerialist at Texas de Brazil Steakhouse in 2009

Times Columnist Eloise Valadez strapped into a harness for cables and a pulley system in the wine room at Texas de Brazil in Chicago in 2009. Aerialists fly on wires to fetch wine from the 40-foot tall wine rack at the Texas de Brazil Chicago restaurant location.

OFFBEAT: Texas de Brazil a Brazillian Steakhouse with high spirits

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Fogo de Chao

Fogo de Chao is a dining landmark of Chicago. The Brazilian steakhouse is celebrating a 10-year birthday.

Toast a white Christmas with chardonnay and more

Red may be the color of the season — what with Santa's suit and Rudolph's shiny nose — but what if you're dreaming of a white wine Christmas?

Food, Wine and Tasting Affair

ARS Gallery is hosting a wine tasting event to help raise funding for the "I Am The Greatest" project, sponsored by NTAA. Wines will be offered from Spain, France, Italy, California and Michigan, as well as a selection of ports and other sweet wines.

Backyard vintners do it for fun, profit, lifestyle

Growing gapes can be a rewarding pursuit. They're appealing to the eye, pleasing to the palate, a profitable sideline, and a reason for parties and neighborhood togetherness. Small wonder so many vineyards are cropping up in people's yards.

Gardener's Holiday Party Tonight at Fernwood

Enjoy wine and appetizers followed by a baked potato bar prepared by Chef Tim Carrigan with salad and dessert.

Tips for de-stressing holiday entertaining

NEW YORK (AP) — With a little planning, a little help and a lot of resolve, holiday entertaining doesn't have to mean you're too stressed out to enjoy your own party.