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		<title>Chardonnay for Days&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/08/chardonnay-for-days/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a round-up of Chardonnays I&#8217;ve  enjoyed lately &#8212; with a little something for every budget!
Round Hill 2008 Chardonnay California Oak Free ($12). Crisp and refreshing, with green pear and apple, pretty lemon and a juicy finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.
Kilikanoon 2007 Chardonnay South Australia The Lackey [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anderson Valley Pinot Noir</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/02/anderson-valley-pinot-noir/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/02/anderson-valley-pinot-noir/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t blame people for being confused about many of California&#8217;s appellations &#8212; most are pretty broad and diversified to the point that they offer little insight to consumers trying to glean information from a wine label.  Examples of a region and grape variety making a practically can&#8217;t-miss combination are fairly rare when it comes to the wide and varied [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Varietal Tasting: Malbec</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/27/varietal-tasting-malbec/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a chili cookoff happening in my neck of the woods this weekend, which puts me in mind of Malbec. It&#8217;s a great match for chili, not to mention roasted meats, grilled vegetables and more. In other words, it&#8217;s a food-friendly, versatile red wine &#8212; aromatic and usually made in a smooth, easy-to-like style. Here are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Deal Cabs&#8230; Splurge-worthy!</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/22/big-deal-cabs-splurge-worthy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/22/big-deal-cabs-splurge-worthy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are days when I really love my job &#8212; and tasting a bunch of big, structured Cabernets is a good example of a really good day. (It looks like another wave of winter weather is on the way &#8212; so pick up one of these today to see you through!)
Beaulieu Vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Vouvray Obsession</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/01/26/my-vouvray-obsession/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have recently been in the throws of a full-blown Vouvray obsession. It all started with a particularly pretty example of this classic Chenin Blanc &#8212; some would say Chenin at its finest &#8212; and evolved into night after night of weighing the pros and cons of various chevres and blue cheeses paired with various [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mendocino Petite Sirah</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/31/mendocino-petite-sirah/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/31/mendocino-petite-sirah/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Mendocino Winegrape &#38; Wine Commission, the following varietals are grown in Mendocino County:
White:Arneis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cortese, French Colombard, Gewurztraminer, Marsanne, Muscat Blanc, Muscat Orange, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musque, Semillon, Tocai Friulano, Viogner, White Riesling, Other Whites
Red:Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Carmenere, Charbono, Cinsault, Dolcetto, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Varietal Tasting: Cabernet Sauvignon $20-$30</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/16/varietal-tasting-cabernet-sauvignon-20-30/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/16/varietal-tasting-cabernet-sauvignon-20-30/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few Cabs in the $25-ish range that I&#8217;ve enjoyed lately. Try pairing any of these with your favorite steak preparation, or this Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef.
ForeFront by Pine Ridge Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa-El Dorado-San Luis Obispo ($24). Excellent value on this new label from Pine Ridge. Offers intense, rich blueberry, blackberry, currant, sage, mint, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Under-$20 Chardonnay</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/13/under-20-chardonnay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/13/under-20-chardonnay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for affordable an Chardonnay to serve to your holiday crowd? Try any of these under-$20 winners:
Fess Parker 2008 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County ($18). Medium-bodied and appealing &#8212; like biting into a fresh, juicy apple. With generous lemon and stony accents, it finishes clean and refreshing. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aussie Pinot Noir</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/01/aussie-pinot-noir/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/12/01/aussie-pinot-noir/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s currently a considerable amount of editorial space devoted to the imminent implosion of the Australian wine industry &#8212; too much wine at prices too low to be profitable&#8230; I personally just wrote a whole paper on the subject as part of the WSET Diploma program. And while there are certainly problems to be addressed, let&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Post Thanksgiving Palate Cleansers</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/11/29/post-thanksgiving-palate-cleansers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2009/11/29/post-thanksgiving-palate-cleansers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something bright and refreshing to cut through the richness of the past few days? Try a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Here are a few to look for:
Jackson Estate 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Stich ($22). Loved this wine! Racy, aromatic citrus &#8212; tangerine, orange, lime &#8212; from start to finish, with light grassy notes that add complexity [...]]]></description>
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