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	<description>I&#039;m Robyn Tinsley and WineSkinny.com is where I write about the wines that intersect my life, meals, travels and interests. After more than a decade of writing about wine in a more general way, I am focusing on the things that matter to me now: natural, whole, seasonal foods; my progression toward some kind of vegetarian/vegan lifestyle (but I cannot even imagine giving up cheese); learning to live in the moment; and the wines that somehow connect all those dots.</description>
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		<title>Grüner what?</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2012/01/19/gruner-what/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Grüner Veltliner. Doesn&#8217;t exactly roll off the tongue, does it? In fact, unless you speak German, you&#8217;ll probably never get it exactly right. But the English-accented version goes something like: GROO-ner Velt-LEEN-er. (Though it seems that most every English-speaking person misses that accent on the second word and goes with VELT-leen-er, instead. Just try to correct [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chardonnay for every budget</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/08/24/chardonnay-for-every-budget-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/08/24/chardonnay-for-every-budget-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New World Chardonnay continues to get a bad rap in wine circles these days &#8212; sort of that &#8220;love to hate,&#8221; punching bag example of heavy handed, over-manipulated wines that no one should like. But Chardonnay (even New World Chardonnay) can be a really lovely wine, offering richness and body, with classic varietal flavors. In fact, I&#8217;ve had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Few Premium Pinots&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/07/07/a-few-premium-pinots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week I presented a few Pinot Noirs under $25 &#8212; now here are three I&#8217;ve tasted lately that are well worth the extra bucks: Davis Bynum 2009 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley ($35). Ripe raspberry and bright red cherry aromas and flavors pick up touches of dried floral and delicate herbal notes, staying rich and graceful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Under-$25 Pinot Noir</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/06/29/under-25-pinot-noir/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pinot Noir can be a great choice for summer red wine &#8212; delicate, even refreshing, and it pairs nicely with everything from fresh goat cheese slathered on crostini to grilled salmon and lamb kabobs. Here are three under-$25 choices I&#8217;ve enjoyed lately: Calera 2009 Pinot Noir Central Coast ($24). Always a good bet, Calera&#8217;s Central Coast Pinot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rave: a $38 Sauv Blanc that&#8217;s worth every cent!</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/05/11/rave-a-38-sauv-blanc-thats-worth-every-cent/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/05/11/rave-a-38-sauv-blanc-thats-worth-every-cent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 22:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a friend who believes that no California Sauvignon Blanc should cost more than $18. And I have to say, she&#8217;s probably right most of the time. But this one is an exception &#8212; at more than twice her choke point. And I say, it&#8217;s worth every cent. Pair it with grilled scallops or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bargain Chardonnay</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/04/26/bargain-chardonnay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anybody looking to stock up on well-priced Chardonnay to see you through the season? (I may need a case or two just to see me through this week &#8212; which, with apologies, partially explains the to-the-point nature of today&#8217;s post&#8230;) Here are three I&#8217;ve tasted lately: Emiliana 2010 Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Natura Unoaked ($11). This Chilean number [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cabernet + Cheese = Heaven</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/01/19/cabernet-cheese-heaven/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Among the many ways I think you can probably divide most people into two camps (Rome vs. Florence, love blue cheese or hate it, attracted to the whole vampire thing or don&#8217;t get it at all, etc.), what you want to do on Friday night when you&#8217;ve had a long, exhausting week is probably another good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chardonnay For Every Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/01/06/chardonnay-for-every-budget/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2011/01/06/chardonnay-for-every-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a round-up of Chardonnays I&#8217;ve tasted and enjoyed over the last few weeks &#8212; at a range of prices. Enjoy! Xanadu 2008 Chardonnay Margaret River Next of Kin ($14). Bright and lush, with ripe peach and pear aromas and flavors accented with lemon curd and spice notes. Medium-bodied, with a touch of cream on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Byron 2008 Pinot Noirs</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/12/01/byron-2008-pinot-noirs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/12/01/byron-2008-pinot-noirs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently tasted through an array of vineyard designate (and one &#8220;best of the best&#8221;) Pinot Noirs from California&#8217;s Byron winery. This Santa Maria-based winery produces small quantities of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from estate and carefully-chosen vineyards throughout the Santa Maria Valley &#8212; all exhibiting structured, cool climate character and excellent quality. Here are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pairing: Roasted Halibut with Browned Butter Paired with Chardonnay</title>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/11/03/pairing-roasted-halibut-with-browned-butter-paired-with-chardonnay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/11/03/pairing-roasted-halibut-with-browned-butter-paired-with-chardonnay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This rich dish is deceptively simple to prepare, and it makes a lovely pairing with seasonal wild mushrooms and a special Chardonnay. Recipe: Roasted Halibut with Browned Butter Serves 4 4 6-oz. halibut fillets, skin removed kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter chopped chives or other favorite herb, to garnish [...]]]></description>
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