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			<title>Re: NWR  RIP Angelo Dundee</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Bob Davis:<br />
			The last match I watched was back in the 80's.]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:15:32 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Tablas Creek expanding its property</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Ken Zinns:<br />
			Spotted this news today on the Tablas Creek blog:
  [url=http://tablascreek.typepad.com/tablas/2012/01/big-news-introducing-tablas-creeks-future.html]Mapping out the future of Tablas Creek[/url]  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:27:59 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: 2012 Weather Thread</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Ken Zinns:<br />
			Guess it's time to start a weather thread for 2012 since we're already a month into the new year. 

Where's the rain? I drove from the Bay Area to Santa Barbara County and back about 10 days ago and the hills are not even fully green - lots of brownish patches on them. Could be yet another strange growing season ahead.]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:02:47 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Anyone ever see anything like this?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> blil:<br />
			Pretty common with wine with different importers.

I'd say the others are probably right when they guess the winery ran out of labels and capsules and had to re-order; perhaps from a different vendor.

We got a bunch of Rioja in a month or two ago (forget the producer) and half of the capsules were solid while the other half had a gold band around the bottom.]]>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:20:37 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Not A BR/Just Shillin' : Ideal Wine by DavidDarlington</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Bob Davis:<br />
			You don't make a little on the side?  

I've read several places how the Rhone craze never really took off.  Assuming that's true I'm surprised how many small producers there still are in the Central Coast.]]>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:14:19 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: NWR: Personal Architecture Update...</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> David Andreozzi:<br />
			I “kind of” understood that this was the kickoff show about another house and another architect. I get that..

What I was a bit uncomfortable with was the constant compliment of detailing without recognition that it was “architect” designed. My name was not important, but the fact that it was architect designed was to me. “The Millworker built a nice nautical railing,”  “The owner wanted the cherry panels to represent a yacht club,” etc… were all really made up and in fact the architects design concepts. The “builder wasn’t even hired when those decisions were made.  I found this a touch offensive. The builder said he was pressured to mention nothing of me or the owner.   I do like the builder, so beyond some serious teasing, I will not make a big deal of it. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:28:12 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Varietal Reflections of Terroir....</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Walt Hoehler:<br />
			simple...because it doesn't have a strong enough character of its own when grown on cool sites. 

Grow it in a warm area and everyone complains that it is 'syrah'.  Perhaps the character of the grape is truly expressed in those 'easy to ripen' areas.  

But the all knowing reviewers/geeks/msg board know it alls like it better when its 'real' character is somewhat muted, yielding instead to what some refer to as 'terrior'.

Just a guess.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:49:18 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Bevmo and Total Wine coming to WA State - a good thing?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Brad Harrington:<br />
			BevMo has it's uses, but by and large they carry mostly the largest labels with the least cachet.

What makes them worthwhile is their 5 cent sale for daily drinkers and cooking wine.  We have found a small handful of decent deals for everyday whites.  Low end Drouhin White Burgs that normally sell for $20, add a second for 5 cents and now you are drinking entry level burg for $10.  We found some tasty torrontes for $12 a bottle plus the extra for 5 cents.

They tend to have a decent beer selection but once again, very little that is low production or hard to find.

Hard liquor is limited but they have some good stuff.  They have the best selection of Italian syrups I have come across locally.]]>
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			<title>Re: F.U.N. - Wine Inventory &amp;amp; Catalog software v1.0 (NOT REAL)</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Wickmans:<br />
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			<title>Re: Help bring Kansas into the 21st century....</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			[quote=blil]Well, at least our alcohol laws, that is!  :grin:
Looks like there's a real chance for some change in Topeka this time around. 
• Trying to repeal 3.2 beer in convenience and grocery stores
• Trying to abolish the ridiculous &quot;party shop&quot; laws that make it illegal to ring up [b]a bottle of wine[/b] and a corkscrew on the same cash register
• Trying to make it legal to pour samples in retail stores (like they can already do in neighboring Missouri)
If you're a Kansan, ex-Kansan or just someone who believes in competition and consumer choice, please take a second and sign the petition.
http://www.uncorkkansas.com/
(Note: I don't have any involvement with this organization. I just support their cause.) [/quote]

Gasp.....the actually sell wine in Kansas now, Bill???
My...what a long way they've come since my days there!!!
Thanks for the head's up.
Tom
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:45 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Santa Cruz Mtns. winery visits: Windy Oaks, Alfaro, more</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Sean_Devaney:<br />
			Very nice write-up as usual Ken. I really do love tasting in the Santa Cruz mountains and you hit the nail on the head: &quot;We had the opportunity to talk with the winery owners at all four of our visits – a rarity in many other California wine regions but not so unusual here.&quot;]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:53:31 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Remembering DonnReisen...</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			Yesterday was the 3'rd Anniversary of Donn's death. It sort of put me in a blue funk all day long. A good performance on the epee strip last night couldn't pull me out.
   He was a very special guy to many of us. Sometimes, when I'd say something stupid (it does happen), he'd give me a whole raft of $hit about it...but you knew from the twinkle in his eye he didn't mean it.
   ChristopherWatkins (Ridge MB tasting room manager) but up a very nice note &quot;By Donn's Early Light&quot; yesterday on his blog:
  [url=http://blog.ridgewine.com/2012/01/26/by-donns-early-light/]ByDonn'sEarlyLight[/url] 

It may bring a few tears to some of you who knew Donn well.
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			<title>Re: SFChron: Five Trends To Watch...</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			JonBonne, one of my favorite writers and one of the few who has something new to say, has an interesting column in today's SFChron:
  [url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/22/FD8M1MQ4O3.DTL]SFChron:BonneFiveTrends[/url] 

on five trends to watch.
Nice that he gave some kudos the TheHistoricalVnydSociety.
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			<title>Re: Paul Dolan out at Mendocino Wine Co.</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Casey Hartlip:<br />
			I'm sorry to see this.  Gives Mendocino County a black eye.]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:11:17 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Sierra Foothills winery visits: Cedarville, Miraflores, more</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> James Cross:<br />
			Ken:

Very good, professional report as usual.  I sometimes take extensive notes and photos on my wine trips, but lack the skills to put them together.

Couldn't agree more on Cedarville.  I met Jonathan and Susan early on and buy something from them every year. Luckily, this time I bought the 09 syrah;it sounds good.  Prices are extremely fair.

I'm also an NHL fan and somewhat root for the Sharks.  I was in S Jose when they were playing the Blackhawks in the 09 playoffs and it was a huge deal.  We don't get the Sharks tv in Vegas, but we get both the Kings and Ducks, so the Sharks are on a fair amount.]]>
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			<title>Re: NYTimes: Asimov On The Natural Wine Movement</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			On today's NYTimes, Eric weighs in on the natural wine movement:
  [url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/25/dining/natural-wines-worth-a-taste-but-not-the-vitriol.html?ref=dining]NYTimes:NaturalWineMovement[/url] 

As usual, well-written. I thought it was an even-handed treatment of the vitriol that is oftentimes displayed by both sides of the issue. Maybe a bit superficial because of its brevity; but balanced and non-judgemental.
   But I am shocked...absolutely shocked...that he didn't mention sweet Alice. Heads are gonna roll at the NYTimes upper level because of the (presumed intentional) omission. Or...gasp...maybe Eric doesn't think Alice has anything important to contribute to the discussion.
Tom
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			<title>Re: California Wine Events</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Bob Davis:<br />
			Jim,
FYI, Heritage is closed according to Yelp and a non-existant web site.
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			<title>Re: Bob Thompson????</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			[quote=JFO]This guy? He's 61 and will be in jail soon. 
[url=http://www.nj.com/news/times/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-19/1268203552228130.xml&amp;coll=5]Our Former Director of Taxation[/url]  [/quote]

Gasp....a politician/bureaucrat that accepts bribes?? Shocked, I am. But I've heard those cases run rampant there in NewJoisey.

Nope...not the Calif wine writer I know.

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			<title>Re: What's up with Vineyard 29 these days?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> David Andreozzi:<br />
			[quote=JFO]Wow...those prices are a shame. And you didn't even list the &quot;29&quot; Cabernet. If they're that much, then I guess I won't be buying.  From what I remember about tasting the 29 in the past, the &quot;Cru&quot; wine seemed to be true enough to the house style. And by that I mean, I recall that roasted coffee character to the wine and the Cru had that in spades.  C'est la vie. Move on to the next!
J [/quote]

I tasted both the 29 and Aida, and remember preferring that profile in spite of the cost difference... for me..   i did a quick search and Adia is going for about $150-175 and Estate is about $200+ on the secondary market.  The cru had a wonderful taste profile, I agree... just not as intense as I would have hoped for that money. Again though, we weren't tasting the same vintage!  I might completely agree with you.

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			<title>Re: Wine Experts/Music Experts...</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
			“The modern instruments are very easy to play and sound good to your ear, but what made the old instruments great was their power in a hall,” he said. 

Yeah, the power they have is that everyone knows the musician is playing an ancient instrument and their wonderment about how much and how old it is. That's powerful stuff there, boy!]]>
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			<title>Re: RhoneRangers 2012</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			See that they have the program up for RhoneRangers 2012 (March 24-25):
  [url=http://www.rhonerangers.org/calendar/sf_grand_tasting.php]RhoneRangers2012[/url] 

It looks to be like another interesting program. In the past, the Seminars have been quite good. The one on Syrah from different regions should be particularly good. Maybe ElDorado will get the recognition they deserve.
   I will, of course, be there. Does a bear....
Tom


15TH ANNUAL RHONE RANGERS GRAND TASTING, GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET, Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2-5 PM, Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion. $45/ticket---&gt; BUY NOW

15TH ANNUAL RHONE RANGERS GRAND TASTING, VIP TICKET, Sunday, March 25, 2012, Early Entry at 12 noon, Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion, $75/ticket---&gt; BUY NOW

SEMINAR #1: RARE WINES, COME TASTE THE UNUSUAL, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 12:45 PM, Fort Mason, The Firehouse, $45/ticket---&gt; BUY NOW

SEMINAR #2: WINE &amp; SWINE, A PAIRING OF RHONE VARIETIES WITH BACON, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2:45 PM, Fort Mason, The Firehouse, $]]>
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			<title>Re: SacBee: Dunne On MarcoCappelli</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Ken Zinns:<br />
			Thanks for the link, Tom. I was at Miraflores back in late November (notes coming on Grape-Nutz.com before too long), and I visited there a few years back as well. Have not met Marco yet, but I've emailed back and forth with him and hope to visit with him at the winery one of these days. The wines are good, and I thought the dessert wines were real standouts. Can't wait to try his upcoming Angelica...been thinking about making one myself.]]>
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			<title>Re: A related post to Dave's Binge drinking.....</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
			[quote=JFO]
 
  To me, if I don't have to shovel, it doesn't count.  

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			<title>Re: NWR:  Public Service Message from the Resident Tax Man</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Bob Davis:<br />
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			<title>Re: Champagne</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
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			<title>Re: San Francisco Chronicle Winemakers to Watch for 2012</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			Gasp....a &quot;Winemaker To Watch&quot; from......gasp....[b]Lodi[/b]?? What [b]is[/b] this world coming to???  [stirthepothal.gif] 


Some familiar names there...some I've even followed from the very start.

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			<title>Re: NYTimes: Asimov on CanaryIslands Wines</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> ksyrah:<br />
			They have good availability in the SF Bay Area, because Jose Pastor is local. The ones I've tried have been quite good.

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			<title>Re: Cutting edge binging Info</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jeff Cuppett:<br />
			that phrase is the key to what is considered &quot;binge&quot; drinking.  In an evening of cocktails and wine with friends, I will consume 5 drinks, if not more.  An evening will cover several hours (4-5 typically).  I don't consider that a &quot;binge&quot;, but by this study I would fall into that category without further definition of &quot;short period of time&quot;.

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			<title>Re: LATimes: Fake Wines In China</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			Offered up w/o commentary:
  [url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-china-counterfeit-wine-20120115,0,3384950.story]LATimes: ChinaFakeWines[/url]  

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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:12:55 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: SFChron: AltoAdigeReds</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			Nice article in Sunday's SFChron:
  [url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/06/FDJ61ML0VT.DTL&amp;type=wine]SFChron:AltoAdigeReds[/url] 

by WolfangWeber on the red wines of the AltoAdige by WolfgangWeber. New writer to me, but nicely written article. A numer of OliverMcCrum's wines are featured, as well as some quotes from Oliver. I particularly like the Schiava wines, though they're hard to find.
Worth reading.  
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			<title>Re: Your Wines of the Year?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Bill Spohn:<br />
			I've been lucky enough to taste a few notable bottles.

1955 and 1963 Taylors Port both excellent

Taylors Scion Port (c. 1855)

1980 Diamond Creek (all 3 single vineyards)

1986 Guigal Cote Rotie (all 3 'La-Las' but especially the La Turque)

1976 Hugel Gewurtraminer Vendage Tardives Selections des Grains Nobles, ‘Sélectionneé par Jean Hugel’ Cask 20 (who says German wines have the longest names?)

1988 Lynch Bages and Pichon Baron

1961 Gruaud larose

1961 Grand Puy Lacoste

1985 and 1986 Chave Hermitage

1961 Ch. Latour (probably my wine of the year!)

1977 Grange Hermitage

1998 Vieux Telegraphe 

1970 Montrose (much better than the 1970 Cheval Blanc we also had)

1986 Mouton

1978 Quinta do Noval Nacional

1982 Cheval Blanc

1963 Dow Port

I enjoy these annual threads, as they make me look back over the past year and I am always impressed with how darned lucky I've been to taste some of the wines that have crossed my path!]]>
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			<title>Re: What's everyone drinking for the next couple days?!</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Brad Harrington:<br />
			Actually, it was showing awesome.  Read   [url=http://www.westcoastwine.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showthreaded&amp;Number=371692#Post371692]Marc's Note[/url] and add to it that it had great focus and intensity.

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			<title>Re: Best zero oak wine</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> CMM:<br />
			Just top-of-mind, in addition to some Sancerre:
--Brocard's various Chablis (most are unoaked).
--Ch.St.Michelle Eroica Riesling or Hermann Wiemer Finger Lakes Riesling
--a number of Casablanca or Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blancs
--a number of Rias Baixas Albarinos
--Marc Olivier's various Muscadets
--some of the Manseng-heavy Cotes de Gascognes

If you consider wines matured in neutral old, large casks &quot;no oak&quot;, that opens up a bunch of very good German and Alsatian whites and Bandol or Piemontese reds.
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:44:06 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: A day late...but happy birthday to TomHill</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> CMM:<br />
			Oh, that explains why there are always all these parties this time of year. Happy Birthday Tom!]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:23:41 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: new years eve / day wines?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Andrew M c N e e s:<br />
			got an 02 bubbles, 98 red burg and an 06 white burg on deck.  will post notes later.  all french for me...]]>
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			<title>Re: Is Cote Rotie the most over priced wine region?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> ksyrah:<br />
			I like the Faury wines, generally prefer the Saint Joseph (regular and VV) to the Cote Rotie. Not sure, but I have the impression there is a bit more new oak on the CR. I think that Hermitage also has a number of producers who are no longer making wines like 20 years ago.

  -Al]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:20:53 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Merry Christmas Everyone</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> David Andreozzi:<br />
			Peace and Happy Holidays to all!]]>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:34:58 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: NWR:  Great Santa Claus site</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> JFO:<br />
			[quote=TomHill]Awwwwwww, FoMan....why just the children. Some of us still believe in SantaClause and the EasterBunny and the ToothFairy. Some of us ain't a gonna grow up!!!
Tom
 [/quote]

Then enter the site and click on the videos for grown ups. They even have 1 for your age........]]>
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			<title>Re: SFChron: Ugly GoingOns in Livermore..</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			From the SFChron:
  [url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/19/BA0S1MECAU.DTL&amp;tsp=1]SFChron:Deputy Charged[/url] 

Getting juicy now w/ pimps &amp; brothels involved.

Tom
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:35:06 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: I love learning about totally new vino -  The Crazy Uncle</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> David Andreozzi:<br />
			Awesome!]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:10:15 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: SF Chronicle's 100 top West Coast wines of 2011</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> TomHill:<br />
			Got them mixed up w/ ClosSaron.
Tom
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:20:52 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Zenato</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
			Happy to here that, Keith! And Merry Christmas to you and the Barr Family!!

Cheers,
Jim]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:25:04 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: Two new AVAs in California</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Ken Zinns:<br />
			Coombsville in Napa:
  [url=http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/wine/coombsville-becomes-napa-s-th-appellation/article_bdce8d0a-26c8-11e1-9944-001871e3ce6c.html]Coombsville becomes Napa’s 16th appellation[/url] 

And Fort Ross-Seaview in Sonoma Coast:
  [url=http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&amp;dataid=95406]Fort Ross-Seaview Viticultural Area Approved [/url] 

Both areas seem deserving of AVA status, especially Fort Ross-Seaview. ]]>
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			<title>Re: Hitlers Wine glasses from Eagle's Nest</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> JFO:<br />
			Yes, I read it too.  I liked it, but I have to admit, I was less interested in the lengths the French went to in order to preserve their wine and more curious about the wines the Nazi's took.   

I had known it already, but clearly Goring was a major glutton. ]]>
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			<title>Re: R.I.P.  Colonel Potter</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Clyde Underwood:<br />
			nice article on Harry Morgan in the PD
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111210/NEWS/111219983/1332/opinion?p=1&amp;tc=pg]]>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:40:43 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: plastic wrap and corked wine</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Andrew M c N e e s:<br />
			Green is not important. I only did an hour with several swirls to allow the plastic to link up with the taint]]>
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			<title>Re: Question for Chicago contingent (or anyone else)</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> MarcStubblefield:<br />
			The do have a store in Naperville:

 [b]Naperville[/b]
 790 Royal St. George
 Cress Creek Square Shopping Center
 Naperville, IL 60563

Phone: 	630-717-0100
Fax: 	630-717-7015
Hours: 	Mon-Sat: 9:00-9:00
        Sun: 10:00-6:00
Email: 	naperville@binnys.com

Best,
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:32:00 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: What are your best 2011-2012 New Year's Eve celebration tips</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
			[quote=Florida Jim][quote=Jim Harris][quote=Florida Jim]Pizza and bubbles.
Finest kind.
Best, Jim  [/quote]

And from a man, who, in the past did not sing the praise of the bubbles, yes, Jim? [/quote]Nor do I now.
But everything has its place, yes?
Best, Jim  [/quote]

Call it what you want, it's a recommendation non-the-less.

Cheers,
Jim]]>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:52:40 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: The wine doesn't suck here in France!</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Jim Harris:<br />
			We're's that Gershwin music when I need it!]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:03:12 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Re: WA cleaning house?</title>
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			<![CDATA[<b>Posted by</b> Florida Jim:<br />
			I don't read the WA nor Dr. Miller's writings but it occurs to me that the more David S. and Neal M. write, the more credibility the  WA will have. At least, I will read these guys (although I am still not subscribing - maybe when Bob goes).
Best, Jim ]]>
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