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		<title>Wine of the Week: Alain Boisson 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Village Cairanne Domaine Cros de Romet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Pick may have a really long name, but it is absolutely worth every letter of it! So food friendly, it works with just about anything &#8212; from roasted chicken to grilled meats and veggies, charcuterie and cheeses. Enjoy!
Alain Boisson 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Village Cairanne Domaine Cros de Romet ($18). Loved it &#8212; exceptional [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/12/weekly-wine-pick-alain-boisson-2007-cotes-du-rhone/</link>
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		<title>Chardonnay for Days&#8230;</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/08/chardonnay-for-days/</link>
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		<title>Ten Buck Bargains</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To me, &#8220;bargain&#8221; is about more than price &#8212; it means value. It means good quality wine at a surprisingly low price. To that end, here are a few that qualify &#8212; even a sparkling &#8212; at just $10!
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Andeluna Cellars 2007 Merlot Tupungato ($10). Nice value on this Argentina Merlot &#8212; savory smoke, earth and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/06/ten-buck-bargains/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Wine Pick: Quady 2007 Essensia Orange Muscat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently tasted this wine at a big portfolio tasting (Prestige Wine Cellars &#8212; thanks, Mo!) and had to kind of laugh. It&#8217;s such a ringer at one of these things&#8230; You taste and spit glass after glass of Malbec, Cabernet, etc. and then you get to something this nectary and soothing and sweet &#8212; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/05/weekly-wine-pick-quady-2007-essensia-orange-muscat/</link>
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		<title>Wine &amp; Cheese: Syrah w/ Pleasant Ridge Reserve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had one of those sublime wine and cheese pairing moments recently when served Pleasant Ridge Reserve alpine-style cow&#8217;s milk cheese with an absolutely lovely Washington State Syrah. Here&#8217;s the skinny:
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made by the Uplands Cheese Company in Wisconsin. The company&#8217;s cows are reportedly happily grazing away on ridgetop grasses and fresh [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/04/wine-cheese-syrah-w-pleasant-ridge-reserve/</link>
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		<title>Anderson Valley Pinot Noir</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/03/02/anderson-valley-pinot-noir/</link>
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		<title>Varietal Tasting: Malbec</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/27/varietal-tasting-malbec/</link>
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		<title>Weekly Wine Pick: Matanzas Creek 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma Valley</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a wine that&#8217;s not only delicious, sophisticated and relatively affordable &#8212; it&#8217;s also widely available!
Matanzas Creek 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma Valley ($29). A sleek, lemony throughline stays crisp and elegant from beginning to end, and supports ripe pear, tropical citrus and fig flavors. With touches of toast, butter and cream through the long, rich finish. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/26/weekly-wine-pick-matanzas-creek-2007-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/</link>
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		<title>Pairing: Grilled Cinnamon Duck with Caramelized Shallots &amp; Syrah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a recipe that is simpler than you can believe &#8212; always a good thing, if you ask me.
Recipe: Poultry: Grilled Cinnamon Duck with Caramelized Shallots
8 servings
2½ pounds boneless duck breast
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1½ cups thinly sliced shallots
¾ cup sherry vinegar
3/8 cup light brown sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Combine olive oil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/23/pairing-grilled-cinnamon-duck-caramelized-shallots-syrah/</link>
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		<title>Big Deal Cabs&#8230; Splurge-worthy!</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.wineskinny.com/2010/02/22/big-deal-cabs-splurge-worthy/</link>
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