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		<title>A Wine From a Special Guest&#8230;..And More</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/06/a-wine-from-a-special-guest-and-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Every so often, I like to cherry pick a wine review from those who make their livelihood in the vineyards.  So I thought it would be fun to share with you one of Kent Callaghan’s wine reviews (www.callaghanvineyards.com).   He’s one vintner who prides himself on experiencing the wines of other regions both domestically and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand and France Plus More</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/06/sauvignon-blancs-from-new-zealand-and-france-plus-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Sauvignon Blanc is a great summertime wine to pair with salads, shellfish, light fish and some cheeses or just to sip solo.  In this issue of Best of the Best, we offer two of the wines, but from separate parts of the globe………….enjoy!
Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2010:
With summer in full swing, the weather [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pairing Chenin Blanc</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/02/4696/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Much like Riesling, Chenin Blanc is a wine around which you could build an entire meal, its versatility opening the door to pairing with everything from an aperitif to dessert.   The style of wine ranges from bone dry Savenierres with mineral driven electrified acidity to medium bodied off dry (just a hint of sweetness) to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Beauty of Chenin Blanc</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/02/chenin-blanc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wine Education]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chenin Blanc]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=4691</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ I consider the Chenin Blanc grape to be the Loire Valley’s answer to Germany’s Riesling and with good reason.  Chenin Blanc, much like Riesling, possesses a spine of palate cleansing acidity and a range of sweetness that ranges from very dry to intensely sweet.
Unquestionably, the center of the Chenin Blanc universe lies in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sparkling Wine</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/12/sparkling-wine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=4249</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ OK…..let’s make this easy……….sparkling wine is any wine that bubbles and froths when poured into a glass.  The bubbles we so enjoy emanate from a carbon dioxide build up in the bottle under pressure and dissolved in the wine.  If the wine is designated as Champagne, it must, by French law derive from the Champagne region [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Worldwide Tour: Oregon, the Loire, Tuscany and Mendoza</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/09/four-delicious-wines-four-countries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best Of The Best]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Just so happens that our four wines are from four different countries, making this a truly international Best of the Best. 
Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino, 2000:
Every time I pull out a bottle of this wine, I’m reminded how fabulous a Tuscan Sangiovese can be.  With a perfectly balanced 14% alcohol and lovely fruits of [...]]]></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>
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		<category><![CDATA[Callaghan Vineyards]]></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>Pork: The Other White Meat</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/01/pork-the-other-white-meat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pork is one of those dates with food that you can dress up or down and take to nearly any dance.  It’s hard not to make her look good.  Depending upon its preparation and cut, you can pair the food group with varying whites, reds and even roses.
Lean pork (boneless chops) while not overly flavorful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Makin&#8217; My List and Checkin&#8217; it Twice</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/12/makin-my-list-and-checkin-it-twice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/12/makin-my-list-and-checkin-it-twice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the time of the year when I pull out all of the wine “wish” lists that I have accumulated over the year and review them.  Mind you, these are not nice organized lists but rather “wants” scribbled on sheets of paper of all sizes…..post it notes, legal sized yellow pads, a stray napkin, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alternative French Whites</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2009/09/alternative-french-whites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The universe of alternative French whites is significantly broader than for reds and thus offers more opportunities for pairing with food.
The Alsatian region in far northeast France, bordering Germany, has built a traditional reputation for producing very food friendly rich, dry white wines.  However, in recent years, the tendency has been to produce more sweet wine.  [...]]]></description>
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