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		<title>Two Dometics and Two International Split the Spotlight</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/07/two-dometics-and-two-international-split-the-spotlight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cotes du Rhone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guigal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[white Bordeaux]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Turley Zinfandel Lodi Spenker Ranch, 1997:
We opened this bottle recently, after discovering the bottle in the back of a cabinet and it provided quite a surprise.  Thirteen years later, the wine had softened from a raisiny and spicy character to one with a smooth and soft personality.  It paired well with a home made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Powerhouse Lineup to Start…..A Crisp White to Finish</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/06/a-powerhouse-lineup-to-start%e2%80%a6-a-crisp-white-to-finish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AJ's Fine Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barossa Valley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malbec]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Picpoul]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribera del Duero]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero, 2004:
 Made entirely from the Tinto Fino grape, thought to be an older clone of the Tempranillo, this is a very well structured wine with muscle at the core from notes of bacon, leather and 15% alcohol, surrounded by beautifully smooth tannins which linger at the end.  Distinct notes of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Medley From France, Chile and the Good Ole USA</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/06/a-medley-from-france-chile-and-the-good-ole-usa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/06/a-medley-from-france-chile-and-the-good-ole-usa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pastiche]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Total Wines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley, 2005:
This is perhaps the top Chilean red blend produced over the last several years for this high quality winery, produced from Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.  Weaving a blockbuster teaming dark fruits with earthy notes, this wine has the body and structure to cellar next 6-8 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Few Impressive Dinner Wines Plus a Treat For Dessert</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/05/a-few-impressive-dinner-wines-plus-a-treat-for-dessert/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/05/a-few-impressive-dinner-wines-plus-a-treat-for-dessert/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chianti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merlot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sauternes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shiraz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Fattoria Petrolo Toscana Galatrona, 2004:
Most Americans think of Merlot as a domestic varietal, the best coming from California.  But if you broaden your horizons, you’ll discover outstanding Merlot or Merlot blends from countries such as France and Italy.  Over the years,  I have not been a big Merlot drinker so I thought that it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An International Lineup</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/05/an-international-lineup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 03:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chianti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chilean Cabernet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Grigio]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Riesling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Loosen Brothers Riesling QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Dr. L, 2008:
A wine doesn’t get much better than this for the price.  Fresh citrus notes of lime aside mango and apricot scents; great acidity and freshness all in balance.  Now sit down……….~$15 AND can be enjoyed now or laid down for the next 5-8 years.  If there was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traveling From South America to Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/04/traveling-from-south-america-to-europe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:37:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brunello]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chilean Cabernet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tempranillo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puento Alto Don Melchor, 2004:
A very muscular wine with aromas and flavors of currant, fig, tar, coffee and a hint of earthiness.  Rich tannins and a solid finish.  Drink this Chilean wine now or over the next year or two….runs around $60.  If you’re interested in the ’05 or ’06, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A South Africa Trio From the Ernie Els Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/a-south-africa-trio-from-the-ernie-els-portfolio/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/a-south-africa-trio-from-the-ernie-els-portfolio/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bordeaux]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ernie Els]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stellenbosch]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ While Ernie Els is best known for his stardom as a PGA golfer, many are unaware of his success as a partner in the South Africa portfolio Ernie Els wines.  His classic Bordeaux blend, reviewed below, has achieved outstanding ratings in every vintage by national and international wine experts since its first release in 2000.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Local Wine Add Freshness to this Edition</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/a-local-wine-add-freshness-to-this-edition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/a-local-wine-add-freshness-to-this-edition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bordeaux]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catena]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malbec]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pillsbury]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ We have four wines for you on this segment: two from California, one from the Mendoza region of Argentina and one from our own backyard. 
Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley , 2005:
Comprised of the classic Bordeaux blend of grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec this wine is very well structured with fruits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three French Winners Plus an Oregon Pinot Noir</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/02/three-french-winners-plus-an-oregon-pinot-noir/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/02/three-french-winners-plus-an-oregon-pinot-noir/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Callaghan Vineyards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chenin Blanc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cotes du Rhone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Willamette Valley]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Shea Wine Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, 2006:
This is an enjoyable wine from the Willamette Valley.  Flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plum, some cedary scents and tobacco.  While I enjoyed the wine with a salmon dish, it felt a little pricey in light of its middle of the road personality….runs around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Day Best</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/02/presidents-day-best/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/02/presidents-day-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brunello]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chateauneuf-du-Pape]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cotes du Rhone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Northern Rhone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southern Rhone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrossa Brunello, 2001:
Just a beautiful wine from a great vintage.  Deep berry aromas intermingle with earthy scents of tobacco and cedar.  A lovely hint of spice and fine tannins make this wine a true winner.  Not available in Tucson (as far I know) but can be accessed online at ~$70.  This wine [...]]]></description>
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