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                    <title><![CDATA[3:11 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:11:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We're all sitting in the conference room, getting ready to listen to our introductory session and then live blog a slew of wines.<br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:19 Comment From kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:19:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[one table, 8 laptops.  Got to love a technology based discussion ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:20 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conference is runnig a little behind but it's so cool to finally meet everyone face to face.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:22 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:22:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin and I will both be live blogging throughout the live blogging session this afternoon. It will start in about 10 minutes, so hang in there with us.<br>Oh, and if you didn't know, we're coming to you live from the first North American Wine Bloggers Conference in Sonoma - Santa Rosa, CA.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:24 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:24:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winemakers get 5 minutes to pour and describe wines. Then rotate. It's speed dating for the drinking crowd ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:26 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:26:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is crazy - chaos with wine.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:27 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:27:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[60 merlot   26 cab sauv 14 petite 45 year old original stock ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:27:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bonterra: The McNab ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:28 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:28:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Organic and biodynamic since 1996 ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:29 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bonterra: The McNab -- Tannic, but nice. Interesting wine to start with. Kevin has the breakdown on the grapes.. : > Not my favorite, but it would be a nice wine to start with, if you're feeling a little intimidated by wine. Plus, it's a biodynamic vineyard (organically grown grapes) using new age biodynamic practicies. Very eco-friendly.l <br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:32 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:32:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wine #2 - 2005 Bink Pinot Noir ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:35 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Light fruit cherry flavor and very little tannin. 3 different pinot clones out of Mendicino. Made separately and blended at the end. ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bink 2005: Pinot Noir:   Fruit forward. In fact, fruit througout. To me, this pinot is more like a Hawaiian Punch and virtually tannin free. That's not necessarily bad, by the way, It's all in what you're looking for in the wine. : |<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:36 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:36:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Interlude - Here's our wine tasting scale translated to time-crunched live blogging:<br>: )<br>: ><br>: |<br>: <<br>: (<br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:37 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:37:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recommended with turkey and I can see this being supportive of a nice thanksgiving dinner with cranberry sauce and stuffing. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:38 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:38:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2005 Cab Sauv Clos LaChance - 1200 cases produced and $30 retail ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:41 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Crap. Just dropped Cab Sauv on the macintosh. Kevin will cover this wine. <br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:42 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:42:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[:-| dry and chalky. A bit of ripe fruit from vines planted in 1999. First time out with a pure cab suav ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:48 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:48:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wine #2 retail $40, wine #3 retail $45 ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:48:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wine #4 - Boho wine 06 Central Coast Shard ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:49 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:49:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A well oaked Chard, $24 a box which contains 3L ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:51 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:51:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boho Chardonnay Boxed Wine - First off, woohoo to the box! Each box is worth 4 bottles of wine. Kev and<span style="font-style: italic;"> <i>I are big fans of boxed wine. (I have no idea why I'm now in italics.) </i></span><i></i>We've had Boho before at home - I tend to prefer the reds. The white is too oaky for me, but overall not bad. : | Don't just the box on my score, by the way; just judge the oak.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:52:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not my type of Chard, but this should hold up against fish or grilled pork. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:52 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:52:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[:-| - Rating ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:53 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:53:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oh goodness there's a little bit of chaos here. Wine everywhere - keyboards, seats, pants. Yay for Tide Stain Sticks!<br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:54:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wine #5 - James david 2007 Muscat Blanc (Barrel Fermented) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:54:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We're using CoveritLive for the live blogging. I wonder how many other folks in the room are doing this. It's not an ad, but I am curious.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:54 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:54:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First release ever of James David ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:55 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:55:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Retail $18 and limited to 300 cases in 2 years ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:57:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James David 2007 Muscat: Inspired by the wines of the Alsace. Vines are 30-35 years old. I think this is a fairly new vineyard. How cool is that? (retail $18) @coledavid on twitter if you're curious. This guy wants to stay small, like at home. I appreciate that. <br>This is a good wine for asian food, but it's also bordering on dessert wine. I really enjoyed it. : )<br><br><br><br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[3:57 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:57:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Italian varietal that works with Thai, Sushi or on a warm day. Would work chilled in order to add a little crispness. :-> ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still on the James David - it's fairly acidic, with a lot of grapefruit and lemon. In case you're wiondering why it might work with the   asian foods.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:02 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:02:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ooo - I think we're getting an unintentional breather.<br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:05 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:05:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Up next: Twisted Oak Winery 2006  The Spaniard ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:05 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:05:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yay! Our next wine is The Spaniard from Twisted Oak. The wine guy? @eljefe on twitter. <br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:06 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:06:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The wine is from Calaveras County, as in the Jumping Frog of ...<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:07 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:07:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[tempranillo 66,  graciano 20 , and garnache 14 blend ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:08 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:08:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bing Cherry flavor up front and light tannis on the middle to end' ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:08 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:08:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm predisposed to like this wine because I like the wine guy. So it's not even fair for me to judge this. http:/www.twistedoak.com They're big on rubber chickens. And he loves Ky bourbon. ;-) (that's a wink, not a judgement)<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:10 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I like it and this should be nice on the end :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:11 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:11:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2006 Dark Horse Zinfandel - "Wine for cowboys" ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:11:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just got a card from Liz at Kendall-Jackson. It's a USB stick. Yes, her card is a branded USB stick. How great is that?<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:14 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:14:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice cherry flavor :-> If I can find it and it should be available in ohio/ky ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:14:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dark Horse Zinfandel006 -   - wine for cowboys - Dry Creek Valley   - not too tannic. Fun, I enjoyed it, but don't know if I can ever get it again. : ) Winemaker was a blast, by the way. That always seems to make a difference to me. <br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:15 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:15:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2006 Pinot Noir from Small Vines wines. Converted from organic to full biodynamic ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:16 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:16:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reatil $65 and 3 bottles per member allocation ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:18 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:18:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Small Vines Pinot Noir   - high density farming style, rejuvenating soil by going biodynamic. Mailing list members are allocated 3 bottles. Suspect this is similar setup to my favorite "Green Truck" vineyards. Retails at $65<br>I swear there is some charcoal on the nose. Complex - almost overly so. It must be those high-density farming styles.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:18 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:18:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice fruit forward flavoring and bright characteristics on the mid to finish. :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:19 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:19:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2007 Cupcake vineyards chardonnay ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:22 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:22:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[6-8 months in neutral to new oak. Balances very nicely. In Cost Plus world market ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:22:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rating :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:24 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:24:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cupcake Vineyards - Okay, I love the name, the Vintner looks like the guy from Flock of Seagulls, not that it matters. Oh, he brought real cupcakes. hell, the wine is good, but really, I can't wait for the cupcakes.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:24 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:24:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2007 Kanzler Barrel SAmple of Pinot Noir. Will be bottled in 2 months relaease in 2009 ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:25 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:25:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What Kevin said. This one isn't even bottled yet. Cool, yes?<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:26 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:26:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Very sweet and fruit forward pinot. very nice and limited. Is an allocated from their mailing list. Little spice on the front well rounded flavor. :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:26 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:26:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A labor of love - small family vineyard. I think it's a little green, but since it isn't even bottled, I think it's got time. A little more time and I suspect it will even out - a little rough right now, but more like a diamond in the rough.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:27:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whenever a vintner mentions Hangtime, I know they're talking about the length of time the grapes stay on the vine, but I always picture surfing. yeah, I know.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:27 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:27:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 06 retailed for $48. This is the first exposure since wine bloggers are on the cutting edge. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:28 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:28:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's us. Cutting edge.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:32 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:32:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back on break again: Looks like an average of 1 mac per table of bloggers. Can't tell linux v windows, but I'm a little surprised by the lack of macs. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:35 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2007 Lionheart Roussaane from McGinley Valley. A self taught winemaker ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:38 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:38:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On lies for 10 months in neutral french oak with ml fermentation. Recco with grilled fish/pork or Hawaiian pizza. Salt from ham works well with the wine. This is nice tart without a lot of acid. I think it's a drink soon but overall :-> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:38 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:38:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[275 cases total across 4 different grape wines ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:40 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Up next 2006 Cab Sauv from Sean Minor wines ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:42 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:42:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[$17 retail and nice mineral and chalky flavor up front. Proud negociant of grape that get pulled together for 15000 cases in 15 states ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:42 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:42:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Also available in whole foods ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:43 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:43:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shel loves this, but lost her connection. Both score :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:44 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:44:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much softer of a cab style. ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:44 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:44:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm back! Yay!<br><br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:44 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:44:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally Yellow Blue 2007 Malbac ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:46 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:46:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Certified organic wines shipped in insulated containers ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:46 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:46:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yellow + Blue 2007 Malbec in a Tetrapak, which is a fancy box, reminscent of a small milk carton.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:47 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:47:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I'm getting cocoa powder and raspberries on the front and a little bit of tannins on the finish ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:49 kevingerl]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:49:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think this is a nice balanced wine with the ability to stand up to light beef and most red sauces.  :-) ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:49 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:49:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without knowing better, I'd never have known this was an alternative packaged wine.<br>Ah, it's a "green" wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Really, wine has gone eco-friendly in so many ways. In this case, it's the tetra-pak. yellow + blue = green. get it?<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:49 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:49:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OMG. We're done. We're done with the live blogging sessions.<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:50 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:50:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On twitter, we're #2   - at the moment - after Barack Obama. Awesome, eh?<br> ]]></description></item>
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                    <title><![CDATA[4:50 michelle]]></title>
                   <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 0:50:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So, thanks for follwing. It was as chaotic here as there. Cheers!<br> ]]></description></item>
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