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		<title>Top Wines of 2011 Revealed &#124; &#8220;One-Stop Shopping Guide&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Champagne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Napa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compiling a list of the Top Wines can be a daunting task considering the myriad of labels and selections in the market place.  So this year's wine lists were compiled with several criteria in mind:]]></description>
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		<title>Stagecoach Vineyard &#8211; Krupp &amp; Black Bart Wines &#124; Napa Valley</title>
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		<comments>http://wineriff.com/krupp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Box 3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Napa Valley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Syrah]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Stagecoach Vineyard rests in some of the most rugged terrain in the mountains of eastern Napa Valley. Despite the enormous challenges of planting a vineyard in this region, Dr. Jan Krupp has succeeded in creating one of the most highly-prized vineyards in Napa Valley.]]></description>
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		<title>ATHAIR &#8211; A Tribute to Fathers Everywhere Through Fine Wine</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/athair/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/athair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Box 4]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Russian River]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AHTAIR wines are a tribute to Fathers everywhere. The lineup of distinct Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon reflect the proprietors' high regard for family, and great wine.]]></description>
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		<title>Morgan Winery &#124; Classy Pinot Noir &amp; Chardonnay &#124; Santa Lucia Highlands</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/morgan/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/morgan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Box 3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Central Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dan Morgan Lee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Santa Lucia Highlands]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Morgan Winery in the Santa Lucia Highlands continues its streak of producing award-wining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from California's Central Coast. Morgan's organically-farmed, 48-acre Double L Vineyard has been a recognized source for producing top quality grapes from Santa Lucia Highlands.  This year's lineup of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay speaks to their commitment of producing high quality wines. ]]></description>
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		<title>Brewer Clifton 2009 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay &#8211; Remarkable!</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/bc/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/bc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Box 1]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Santa Rita Hills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton have been making some of the most exciting Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in the Central Coast, if not the entire state.  From the beginning this dynamic duo made a commitment to focus on vineyards and wines from a specific region that came to be known as the Santa Rita Hills, about a 30-minute drive north of Santa Barbara.]]></description>
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		<title>Chardonnays for Spring and Summer</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/chardonnay/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/chardonnay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Box 2]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chardonnay comes in a variety of colors, textures and flavor profiles; from a pale straw hue to a rich golden amber; from  lean and crisp quaffers to age-worthy, viscous and luscious wines of depth and character; from citrus and key lime to apple, pear, and tropical nuances, and everything in between.]]></description>
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		<title>Walker Station Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Made by Paul Hobbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Russian River Valley]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 1997 he began selling fruit to Paul Hobbs who made a Walker Station, vineyard designated chardonnay that immediately got the attention of chardonnay fans and wine critics alike.  Ever since the Paul Hobbs Walker Station chardonnay has consistently been a top ranking chardonnay from vintage to vintage.]]></description>
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		<title>How to determine if a &#8220;value wine&#8221; is any good, Before you buy?</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/good-value/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/good-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sonoma County]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stonewood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[value wines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Well, the best and most obvious way to determine if a wine is any good is to pour yourself a glass and try it, of course.  If you are only concerned with price, that&#8217;s one thing.  But if you are looking for value and top quality, you can do some preliminary research that will give [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Walter Hansel Wines, Quality to Price Ratio is Off The Hook!</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/walter-hansel/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/walter-hansel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pinot Noir]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Russian River]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stephen Hansel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walter Hansel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Walter Hansel Winery continues to be a great source of exceptional Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at very reasonable prices. The wines have developed an avid following of fans that enjoy wines made in the style of white and red Burgundies.  Although distinctly Californian, the wines exhibit  excellent balance between purity of fruit and good minerality. ]]></description>
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		<title>Maldonado Nails It With This 2007 Value Chardonnay From Knights Valley</title>
		<link>http://wineriff.com/maldonado-chardonnay/</link>
		<comments>http://wineriff.com/maldonado-chardonnay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George Bato</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chardonnay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Knights Valley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maldonado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parr Vineyard]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last year I called the 2006 version of this wine "The Best Chardonnay value I've seen in a decade".  It was a tremendous hit with CA Chardonnay lovers.  The new release from the heralded 2007 vintage takes everything that was good about '06 and kicks it up several notches.]]></description>
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