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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>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<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>Food Friendly Wine Gifts For the Holidays: Reds</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/12/food-friendly-wine-gifts-for-the-holidays-reds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1)  Zinfandel:  Whether it be from the Amador, Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, or Santa Cruz Mountains, you can’t go wrong with a reputable vintner from any of these regions.  This variety yields wines with depth, dense flavors and deep color and pairs outstandingly with everything from your basic burger to grilled meat such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating the World Cup</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/06/celebrating-the-world-cup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attention planet earth inhabitants:  you are about to embark upon a competition that will pit you against your brethren from every corner of your planet.  In the end, it’s the last team standing.  It’s a happening bigger than the MLB World Series, bigger than the NBA finals…..even bigger than the Superbowl.  I’m referring, of course, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa Wines Continue Their Ascent</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/04/south-africa-wines-continue-their-ascent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time, the British are drinking more South Africa wine than the French.  Sales of South Africa wine grew by 20% in volume over the 12 month period ending January 23rd while the French sales decreased by 12%.  This is clearly reflective of the rapid improvement in quality of South Africa wines while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Serious Monkey Business</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/serious-monkey-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reports of a marching band of baboons terrorizing wine growers in the Franschhoek Valley region of South Africa is challenging the grape crop of several vintners.  Apparently, a recent set of brushfires in the mountains surrounding the valley has driven a troop of nearly 50 baboons deeper in the wine region, searching for food.  Not only do the primates [...]]]></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>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.wineinquirer.com/?p=2148</guid>
		<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>The Renaissance of South Africa Wines</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/the-renaissance-of-south-africa-wines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ When it comes to wine, chances are that South Africa does not come to mind.  What most do not appreciate, however, is that the country has been producing wine since the 1659 and serving the spirit to European nobility since the 18th century.  While the economic sanctions imposed by apartheid suppressed the industry, it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Wine Inquirer Interviews PGA Star Ernie Els About His Wines, Golf and Dedication to Supporting a Cure For Autism</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/03/the-wine-inquirer-interviews-pga-star-ernie-els-about-his-wines-golf-and-dedication-to-supporting-a-cure-for-autism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ernie Els is one of the most successful golfers in the history of the game, having won more than 60 tournaments since turning professional in 1989. His titles include two US Opens, an Open Championship and a record seven World Match Play titles. We caught up with Ernie recently to speak with him about golf, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>South Africa Wine in Lighter, Environmentally Sensitive Bottles</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/02/south-africa-wine-in-lighter-environmentally-sensitive-bottles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As South Africa continues to defy the global economic downturn by increasing the export of its packaged wines each year, it is also making concerted moves to lower the weight of its wine bottles and so maintain its status as an ecologically sensitive winemaking nation.  According to the industry&#8217;s public relations organisation, Wines of South [...]]]></description>
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