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		<title>There Was A Legacy</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/09/there-was-a-legacy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joel Fisher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Joel M. Fisher
If asked who The Wine Spectator anointed Dean of Wine Writers, who would be your guess? Robert Parker, perhaps? The answer is a name not heard enough these days: Robert Lawrence Balzer.
The onetime actor, aviator, media personage and Buddhist monk cut quite a figure in his day. Born in 1912, Balzer got [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surprising New Wines from Old-World Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/09/surprising-new-wines-from-old-world-spain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg McCluney</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cava]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doug Frost]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Grape growing and winemaking in Spain need little introduction. Spain is an ancient wine-producing country second only to France and Italy in production. Spanish wine is at least 3,000 years old, with vines in the Sherry region planted around 1100 BC (although the Islamic Moors put a stop to it for nearly 800 years until their defeat in 1492). 

But international recognition was slow to come to Spain. The Franco regime—which was rumored to have drunk mostly French wines—did nothing to rebuild the traditions or improve the quality; in fact, the regime retarded innovation and the development of modern winemaking techniques that had swept through the rest of Europe. For this reason, most American consumers have never tasted a Spanish wine and are confused by the labels and quality laws. Since the 1970s, though, there has been an influx of new thinking, equipment and winemaking.

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		<title>Uncorking My Favorite Summertime Sippers</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/09/uncorking-my-favorite-summertime-sippers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vince Pirolli</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sauvignon Blanc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Grigios and summer are a match made in heaven.  Hot sunny days and casual, light meals call for wines that are fresh, crisp flavorful and versatile. Sauvignon Blanc’s and Pinot Grigios are all that, and much more.

 I find them the perfect wines to enjoy in my patio, in the evening time, relaxing or snacking on crackers, cheese and crusty breads. Great wines to sip at the pool, or to pack up, for a trip to the beach. More fun to share with a friend, but great also when it’s just for you.

Fusing vibrant fruit and intriguing herb notes in a sleek uncomplicated style, both Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Grigios refresh like no other wine.  Served chilled, they deliver pure pleasure, whether enjoyed all by themselves or with a meal.
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		<title>Enjoy Summertime’s Sippable Sherries</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/09/enjoy-summertime%e2%80%99s-sippable-sherries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vince Pirolli</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dry Sherry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fino and Oloroso]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sherries from Spain are wonderful, unduplicated by others (even though many have tried),  and make great summertime sipping and they are extremely food-friendly.  If you haven’t had a glass of Spanish Sherry lately, now is the time to get reacquainted.

Spain also makes some excellent sweet Sherries.  These dessert wines certainly deserve some attention, but for summertime fun, it’s dry Sherry that really fits the bill.

The best summer Sherry choices are those that are thirst quenching, all by themselves, as well as being compatible with light summer fare.  Sherries are a perfect match with cold baked ham, cold sausages, hard cheeses, crusty breads and Mediterranean olives.
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		<title>2009 Beaujolais</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/08/2009-beaujolais/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beaujolais is one of my favorite "under the radar" wines. By that I mean not many people take it seriously. Most people think of it as a light, simple , fruity wind. This is usually based on their experience with Beaujolais Noveau. Beaujolais Noveau  is the first French wine to be released each year. The grapes are harvested in August-September, the wine is fermented for a short time and released to the public on the third Thursday of November which is designated "Beaujolais Noveau Day". This day is heralded around the world and the Beaujolais is widely available. The reason is simple. Beaujolais Noveau is made in a large quantity accounting for about 1/3 of total Beaujolais production. And, while most are simple and of little interest, there are some that can be very fruity, zesty, and balanced and make a lovely wine for early consumption to accompany a wide variety of foods.
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		<title>2009 Rosé</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/07/2009-rose/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is here and the Rosés are arriving.  The 09s are especially fruity and rounded this year.  Ranging in price from $8-$34, they are quite affordable and are especially nice with the lighter foods of summer – think grilled foods, fish, salads, etc.  In fact, for me, along with Champagne, they are the most versatile of all wines to match with food.]]></description>
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		<title>Dom Pérignon in the Napa Valley</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/06/dom-perignon-in-the-napa-valley/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wyatt Peabody</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gregory Castells]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matt Wilson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicole Ruvo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul Roberts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Richard Geoffroy - chef de cave]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday evening, an intimate affair was hosted at a private residence in the Napa Valley to celebrate the wines of Dom Pérignon, while offering a rare insight of upcoming releases for 2010.  This is part of a subtle global effort to selectively feature some exclusive offerings—yet to be released—including the Dom Pérignon 2002 vintage (set to release this fall), Dom Pérignon Œnothèque from the 1996 and 1969 vintages and, not lastly, the launch of Dom Pérignon Rosé Œnothèque. ]]></description>
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		<title>A Burgundy Story</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/06/a-burgundy-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the challenges of Burgundy is to simplify it.  Many owners of parcels within the same vineyards makes generalization difficult.  For with Burgundy, you need to know the vineyards and the producers.

Here is a story of the creation of four great Domaines in Chassagne Montrachet and the creation of a great Montrachet and its history.
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		<title>The Fontainebleau Hotel’s Hakkasan Restaurant in Miami Beach           &amp; The World’s Most Unusual Wine List?</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/03/the-fontainebleau-hotel%e2%80%99s-hakkasan-restaurant-in-miami-beach-the-world%e2%80%99s-most-unusual-wine-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a recent visit to Miami Beach with my wife, Laurie and I visited the newly refurbished Fontainebleau Hotel for the first time in many years.  It was nice to see the beautiful hotel and it is definitely worth a visit.  The Fontainebleau, a revered Miami Beach landmark for over half a century, widely recognized for its distinctive curvilinear design, completed a $1 billion expansion and renovation the end of 2008.  The 1950s era resort has been transformed into one of the country’s most sought-after beachfront resort properties, a blend of Miami’s glamorous golden era and stylish, ultramodern luxury.

For dinner, we chose Hakkasan, one of three, world-class signature dining experiences at the hotel.  Opened in early 2009, Hakkasan also has locations in London and Istanbul.  The award-winning restaurant was rated by Zagat as Top Newcomer in South Florida in their 2010 survey.  Heading up the Miami kitchen is Chef Wen Sian Tan, formerly of My Humble House restaurant in Beijing.  Chef Tan offers diners a diverse menu of modern Cantonese cuisine and house specialties reinterpreted for a contemporary palate, with a wide array of wines, sake and cocktails.


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		<title>A Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Retrospective Tasting</title>
		<link>http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/2010/03/a-vineyard-29-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-retrospective-tasting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine Graham</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[David Abreu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dick Grace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Helena]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teresa Norton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom Paine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Retrospective Tasting

A retrospective tasting of Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon took place in July of last year at the Rancho Santa Fe home of former Vineyard 29 owners, Tom Paine and Teresa Norton.  Christine Graham and Ron Brown were in attendance.

The tasting featured thirteen vintages from 1992, the debut vintage, to 2004.

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