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		<title>Pop cork on New Year’s without maiming your friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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				</script>When it comes to opening a bottle of champagne, you’re probably more worried about your toast falling flat than one of your guests. Think again. Ricocheting and rocketing champagne corks are responsible for a surprising number of emergency room visits each year, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. And there’s no quicker way to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Popping the cork on festive sipping</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If there is one time of the year when I strive to save time, cut corners and get organized it is the rush of December. My goal is to eliminate the stress and enjoy the celebration. One way to achieve this is by keeping a few entertaining tips and wine recommendations handy. Getting the party [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Perfect gift picks for the wine lover</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picking the right gift for the wine enthusiast can be more complicated than just grabbing a bottle of wine. If you’re looking for ideas, here are few gifts that would make just about any wine lover smile. THE VALUES The Wine Wedge (about $10 for a set of two) If you have ever tried stacking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It’s not Christmas if there’s no port</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all have our wine traditions and for me it’s port wine at Christmas. I cannot imagine ushering in the holiday without this one-of-a kind, fortified masterpiece. It takes its name from the city of Oporto, Portugal, and possesses many unique viticulture and winemaking techniques. The growing area, Portugal’s Douro Valley, has very hot summers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Here’s to hostess with the mostest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all of the forthcoming celebrations, now is the time to get organized and let the wine be the easiest part of your entertaining. The following are some common questions. Can I use the same glass for red, white, Champagne, tea and water? One glass can easily be used for all except the bubbly. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pinot noir’s regal in the right hands</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I can’t say I’ve ever considered myself one to be frustrated with a grape. Until now. Over the past few weeks I have experienced the same combination of obsession and confusion the rest of the world seems to have with pinot noir. I set out on a journey to explore this alluring and mysterious grape [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flavor of stuffing determines wine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Selecting the right wine to serve with a special dinner can be one of the biggest challenges in planning a celebration. But with the wide variety of flavors — savory green beans, candied sweet potatoes, tart cranberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, rich pecan pie — selecting the right wine for Thanksgiving dinner can seem downright [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Italian grape trio deserve respect</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera, despite their discreet natures, are sometimes called the “Italian Mob.” They earned this moniker because of their dominance in the Italian wine industry. Their hierarchy status rarely gets recognition on labels, and the wines take a back seat to the international familiarity of chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. But these wines shouldn’t [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Uruguay poised to make a splash</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The global choices in wine continue to grow, with Uruguay as the next exciting place to explore. The South American country has an ideal climate for grape growing and shares many similarities with other fine wine regions in the world. Situated in the Southern Hemisphere on the 34th parallel, Uruguay has an ideal balance of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Results of tough wine-pasta trials</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lorri</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think we all assume pasta and wine are a straightforward pairing. Pick an Italian wine and the match should work. Over the past few weeks I have experimented with different pasta and wine combinations. It was arduous work but somebody had to do it. The experiments reinforced one basic rule: It doesn’t matter if [...]]]></description>
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