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		<title>Castorani Majolica Rose</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many decades ago, back in college, when we wanted to go upscale and move from beer to wine, we many times ordered a classic rose wine.  For us that was upscale.  We&#8217;ve come a long way since then, and now see rose as a summer wine-juice with very little cache.  Then we tried Podere Castorani [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yarno Trulli Rosso</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently we tasted Podere Castorani Majolica rosso which is a 100% Montepulciano D&#8217;Abruzzo variety and a great value.  We hoped that Yarno Trulli signature variety would be as good.  Maybe Yarno has his name on the wrong wine. The Yarno red is also a Montepulciano D&#8217;Abruzzo variety, but the aging process is quite different&#8230;more time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Majolica Rosso</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you like red wines with a nice grapey punch, you need to find Podere Castorani Majolica.  It&#8217;s a 100% Montepulciano D&#8217;Abruzzo variety and a great value.  Goes really good with pizza, and I enjoyed it with meatloaf as well. This was our first introduction to the wines from this vintner, and has somewhat limited [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2009 Harvest</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=70</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2009, almost every wine growing region dealt with extreme weather challenges.  Heatwaves, excessive rain, and weather extremes made the 2009 year tricky for many areas in both the USA and in Europe.  Following is a short summary and what might be expected for 2009 vintages. United States California growers saw severe drought conditions followed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>VinItaly 2010</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=68</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business, promotion and information are the keywords of the 44th Vinitaly, scheduled 8-12 April 2010 (www.vinitaly.com). Always a platform for meetings between supply and demand, the largest International Wine Exhibition is upgrading its services for companies in order to support them during this difficult market period and prepare them to grasp the opportunities that will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Da Vinci Chianti</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Near a town made famous by the great Leonardo da Vinci, a modern-day renaissance is underway. The Cantine Leonardo da Vinci, an innovative winemaker and grower&#8217;s cooperative, is producing a masterpiece in the historic region of Chianti. &#8220;These wines are the best of two worlds,&#8221; says winemaker Alberto Antonini, &#8220;a pleasing balance of classical tradition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Proper Wine Glass</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=48</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to choose a Glass Every wine has certain organoleptic characteristics which are different from any other.   For this reason, every wine should be served in a proper glass capable of exalting its characteristics. Wine glasses come in different shapes and characteristics, sometimes considered as “extreme” because of some producers who tend to make specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Global Warming &amp; Wine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you talk to grape growers and winemakers today, they will tell you climate is a major factor in how good a vintage will be.  Researchers have found that vintages have improved as temperatures rose over the last 50 years, especially in areas with cooler climates. Vineyards in cooler climates, such as   Oregon   ,   Washington   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Drinkers Live Longer</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=41</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drinking red wine and cooking with olive oil may help us to live longer, say scientists. Figures from the European Union show that people living in Mediterranean countries like   Spain   and   Italy   can expect to live longer on average than people in other countries. Key ingredients in both substances can significantly increase the lifespan of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of Port</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=35</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Port Wine is a fortified wine, as defined in EU legislation. It is produced in the Demarcated Region of the Douro under very specific conditions resulting from natural and human factors. The winemaking process, based on traditional methods, includes stopping the fermentation of the “must” by adding grape brandy, making a blend of 2 or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incanto Vino Nobile</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=18</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vino Nobile di Montepulciano The Incanto label is an excellent vintage 2005 Nobile.  The actual bottling is by a Co-op in Siena, Italy just north of the Montepulciano area.  Made from Sangiovese grapes, this variety of Montepulciano is close to Brunello&#8230;at substantially less money.  Nice aroma and soft flavor make this a great choice with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Callibriga Douro</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=17</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an amazing &#8220;almost port like&#8221; value from Portugal.  But it is truly a drinkable everyday red wine that&#8217;s juicy and delicious.  This 2006 vintage has a deep purple color and a lucious semi-sweet smell.  The first taste is an explosion of fruit, juicy and thick.  Very low in tannins the wine is not complex [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nerello del Bastardo</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=16</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barolo is Italy&#8217;s top collectable wine.  When Piedmonte winemakers wish to make Barolo or Barberesco the laws governing these wines require a certain time of aging, a minimum of 4 years.  They can only then be classified as such.  Any excess wine can only be sold as table wine, even though the final products are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Grapes Port</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=15</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Graham, one of Portugal&#8217;s top port producers, has released this very drinkable everyday Port.  It derives its name from the traditional cask markings used to denote the finest wines from each harvest.  Only rich young wines of superior quality are used to make this blend.  The six varieties are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesca, Tinta Roriz, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fast Cars &amp; Great Wine</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=22</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do fast cars and Italian wine go well together?  You bet they do when the cars are the Formula1 racing machines at top speed on the Monza track, and the wines are Piemonte Barolos.  If you are a car and a wine fanatic you simply must see the Monza race and spend at least a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gourmet Food in the Piemonte</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=23</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to &#8220;Da Felicin&#8221; Felicin is a hotel and restaurant surrounded by the green of Langhe, whose history unfolds alongside the Rocca family history.  Three generations taking care of a way of life in which the relationship between man and land is essential, gives soul to a project of cooking as food culture. Nino and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antinori</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=8</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wines &#38; Villas Besides great tuscan wines, the Antinori estate offers the traveler comfortable, well situated apartments in classic old countryside villas.  Weekly and daily rates are available, and they can handle everything from couples to large families.  The estate is made up of several &#8220;clusters&#8221; of farm house type accommodations, plus a central office, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The History and Wines of Carpineto</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=7</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HISTORY Carpineto is a partnership between the award winning winemaker Giovanni C. Sacchet and the dynamic Antonio M. Zaccheo, offering a product line of wines spanning from the most prestigious Tuscan DOCG appellations to varietal specific wines of great structure as well as innovative proprietary blends. The winery is widely regarded as one of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Castello del Trebbio</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=20</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 20:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Castello del Trebbio was built as a fortress in the twelfth century for the Pazzi family. Its fame is due to the &#8220;Pazzi Conspiracy&#8221;, a plot organized by the Pazzi family in 1478 to kill their old enemies Giuliano and Lorenzo de&#8217; Medici. In the fifteenth century ownership transferred to the Medici family who converted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Louis Jadot</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=14</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 19:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burgundy, and Nothing But Burgundy.  We recently had the very distinct pleasure of touring the facilities of  Louis Jadot.  Their new (1996) vinification cellars in Beaune and in Beaujolais, as well as the creation of the CADUS cooperage and the purchase of Château des Jacques in 1996 underline the aim of controlling the quality of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Ferrari Museum</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=46</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wine, great food, and exotic cars all go together.  The pleasures of life come in many forms, so we decided to take in the Galleria Ferrari during a recent wine excursion to Italy. The Galleria Ferrari has become the place where Ferrari’s past, present and future is preserved, giving the visitor a fascinating insight into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Italian Wine Producers</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=32</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re into Italian wines you have many, many choices.  Following is a list of some of the more well known labels. Some Links to Major producers: Antinori &#8211; established in 1385, with estates in Tuscany , Piemonte, and Umbria . Azienda Agricola Allegrini – Verona producer of Valpolicella and Amarone. Azienda Agricola Il Moletto [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuscany in Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People tend to take vacations and visit the wine areas of the world in summer &#38; fall. Here at WineNews we decided to tour the Tuscan countryside during the Christmas and New Years holiday season.  Our goal, besides gathering comments and opinions on the recent harvest, was to experience the holiday focus in Italy.  If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Ratings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s all the fuss about listening to &#8220;wine experts&#8221; telling us how good or bad a wine is?  Do they really know more than the average wine drinker, and should we let them influence us in choosing wines to buy?  Can wine competitions and tastings tell us anything about specific labels and varieties?  How should [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine &amp; Food Matching</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Basic Wine &#38; Food Pairing Principles When pairing wine to food try to match similarities of richness, texture, intensity, and flavor of the food to the wine.  Here are some tips: Similarities: Match wine and food with similar richness and texture such as fish in a butter sauce with a buttery chardonnay. Flavor: Pair wine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Read a Wine Label</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=44</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wine Name The standards for naming a wine vary depending on its origin.  In many European countries a wine is named for the growing area or appellation where it originated. For example, Bordeaux Supérieur or Chablis are all French ACs (Appellation d&#8217;Origine Contrôlée); Chianti is an Italian DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita), and Rioja [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Tasting Terms</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=43</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the words professional “wine people” use about wine are standard and widely accepted terms for delineating particular characteristics.   This specific language helps those who are in the wine business to communicate with one another and understand complex concepts without the need for tedious explanation. The full spectrum of wine language includes terms that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Wine is Made</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=40</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The quality of a wine depends largely on the quality of the grapes used.  The goal of the production process is to maximize this quality.  Wine is produced through a biochemical process called fermentation, initiated by the yeast added. During this process the sugar contained in the must (the fresh grape juice) is transformed into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mastering the Wine List</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=39</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ordering wine is a responsibility, but it can be fun as well. Any good establishment will have someone — a sommelier or wine captain — to help you choose an appropriate wine. A good sommelier (or waiter) will act neither overbearingly stuffy nor overly friendly. That experienced person&#8217;s help, plus a few simple tips and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Wine Vintages</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=38</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a Grasp on Vintages A vineyard can produce a great wine one year and yield something barely drinkable the next.   Why the inconsistency, and how concerned should you be about vintages?  The bottom line is that unless you have a cellar for storing wine, you are going to be drinking what your market has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Wine</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=37</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How should you begin if I want to learn about and enjoy wine?  Here is a simple wine primer for the budding wine lover. 1. Start with simple and inexpensive wines, and work your way up to highly rated, and generally expensive, bottles. There is no point in opening an expensive and complex Château Lafite-Rothschild [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tomassi Vinyards</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=21</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“TOMMASI Viticoltori” ( Tommasi vintners ) is a family viticultural firm founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of the historic Valpolicella Classico region which extends to the northwest of Verona, Italy.  From grandfather Giacomo’s tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine in Hungary</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=26</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hungary has a long-standing history in wine production, dating back to the time of Romans and the Celts. Centuries of great migrations brought the Avar nation to central Europe. Although their ancient cultures has since been lost, the Hungarians who later migrated to the great planes of Central Europe adopted and preserved the wine making [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine in Solvenia</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=25</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wine Areas of Slovenia Slovenia lies on the southern slopes of the Alps and touches the Mediterranean. Although it may enjoy the benefits of &#8220;the best of both worlds,&#8221; Slovene viticulture is also at the mercy of unpredictable climate from both the north and the south. Consequently, the total annual output of Slovene vineyards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine in Croatia</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=27</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides outstanding cuisine, which may surprise the first time visitor,   Croatia   produces some awesome wines that rival those of other European countries.  With influences by Roman and Venetian rule, as well as many other invading civilizations, the wines of   Croatia   exhibit depth and full body characteristics worth praising.  Typical grape varieties include zinfandel, primitivo, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Everyday wine?</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=1</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wine to enjoy every day without spending the high prices normally associated with collections. Since every person has their own palette,no expert opinion can define what that means.  If you like it, regardless of price, enjoy it! PHOTO GALLERY:]]></description>
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		<title>Bordeaux Wine</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=33</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the keys to Cabernet&#8217;s success in Bordeaux is that it has always been prized for its resistance. Many etymologists believe that Cabernet relates to the Biturica grape that the Roman poet Pliny recorded in the year 71 A.D. as being planted in   Bordeaux   because of its hardiness. It is certain that Cabernet&#8217;s first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Cuisine in Tuscany</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=36</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Castello del Trebbio was built as a fortress in the twelfth century for the Pazzi family. Its fame is due to the &#8220;Pazzi Conspiracy&#8221;, a plot organized by the Pazzi family in 1478 to kill their old enemies Giuliano and Lorenzo de&#8217; Medici. In the fifteenth century ownership transferred to the Medici family who converted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tuscany Wine Terms</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=31</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps no region of the world personifies the warmth and graciousness of good food and great wine more completely than Tuscany. Its sunny slopes, medieval towns, and rich cultural history provide an irresistible setting for such inviting cuisine and wines.  Throughout its colorful history, Tuscany has been a land of important artists and scientists, talented [...]]]></description>
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		<title>VinItaly 2006</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=34</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A &#8220;world&#8221; Vinitaly closed this evening after five days of contacts and contracts with buyers &#8211; up by 10% over 2005. International attendance came to 23% of the total 144 thousand visitors (143 thousand last year).   This result ensures that VeronaFiere &#8211; the organizers of Vinitaly &#8211; achieved the objective of the exhibition by meeting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2005 Harvest</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=30</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GERMANY The Rhine and Mosel regions saw their fifth excellent year in a row, amid a string of successful harvests that began in 1988, with only two hiccups along the way. The grapes from this year&#8217;s harvest combine aspects of the 2003 and 2004 vintages: high ripeness and good acidity, the result of a growing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2003 Harvest</title>
		<link>http://winenews.com/blog/?p=29</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s European  wine harvest could be the lowest in a decade, after a summer of storms and heatwaves.  Estimates put the harvest down by 10-20%, and the picking season was early by 2-3 weeks in most regions of France and Italy.  Usually, hot weather reduces the overall harvest tonnage, but produces fine wine by [...]]]></description>
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