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		<title>Don&#8217;t Be the Turkey This Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/11/dont-be-the-turkey-this-thanksgiving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who have read my ranting and ravings over the last couple of years about wines for the Thanksgiving feast and leftover strategies, I hereby offer to you a pass…….a get out of jail card free, if you wish to move on.  But for those new to the Wine Inquirer or even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Couple of Special Ones From Down Under</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ We attended a wine pairing dinner last week at Anthony’s in the Catalinas in Tucson (www.anthonycatalinas.com), one of the city’s top restaurants, featuring a lineup of vintage 2010 wines from the renown Mollydooker estate (www.mollydooker.com)  from South Australia and presented by none other than co-owner Sparky Marquis.  With family responsibilities tugging at her, his [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Catching Up With Napa Valley Vintner Robert Craig</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/10/catching-up-with-napa-valley-vintner-robert-craig/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I caught up recently with Robert Craig and his wife Lynn while they were in Tucson.  Bob has been producing small lot hillside and mountain wines for over thirty years.  You’ll have an opportunity to meet them and of course taste their wines during the Tucson Culinary Festival (www.tucsonculinaryfestival.com)  this year at the Grand and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Italy On My Mind and Palate</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/09/italy-on-my-mind-and-palate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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Coming off our voyage to Tuscany and Piedmont, it’s hard not to cherry pick four great Italian stars but let’s be fair and give some others a chance.  So, here we go………….
Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch Alexander Valley, 2007:
Deep purple and spiced up Zin with lots of blackberry and earthy notes.  Big, rich wine with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Universe of Reds Made For Wintertime Pairing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This edition offers a lineup of reds that with great quality and a pricing range that makes them worth the effort.
Mollydooker South Australia Two Left Feet, 2006:
Sparky and Sarah Marquis continue their run of outstanding wines from the entry to collectible level.  If you have any of the 2006 in your cellar, consider yourself [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zin Twins Take Center Stage</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2011/01/zin-twins-take-center-stage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ During a rather sad New England Patriots loss to the Jets last week ( revenged by the Steelers on Sunday), we opened up a couple of bottles of one of my favorite Zin producers, Seghesio.  We started with the 2008 Sonoma followed by the ’07 Old Vine.  Paired with home made chili, both of [...]]]></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>Braised Lamb Shanks With Rosemary</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/12/braised-lamb-shanks-with-rosemary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another hearty Italian winter dish to warm the heart.  Pair this with a Barolo, Rioja or Zinfandel
(From the Williams Sonoma kitchen)
From the lower section of the leg, lamb shanks are a full-flavored but tough cut of meat. They respond well to slow, gentle braising in aromatic liquid, emerging moist and fork-tender. The shanks are first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planning the Labor Day Food and Wine</title>
		<link>http://www.wineinquirer.com/2010/08/planning-the-labor-day-food-and-wine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we close out the summer season with the traditional Labor Day weekend, palates turn to barbecued dishes, seafood and dips.  I’m not yet certain where we’ll fit into this scenario but it’s safe to assume that some of my time will be spent over the hot grill.  With some extra time off, many of [...]]]></description>
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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>
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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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