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<title><![CDATA[Gil's Blog: Wine Dinners and Tastings in Vegas [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alrighty then, back in the swing of things. One very memorable dinner that I forgot to mention in my last blog was the one we had in Las Vegas in mid-March, when James took Marie Kim here for her first time in our fair city. I think she is now convinced that this is pretty much the second coming of...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Exceptional 2011 Vintage Port: Trailer – Free Video [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Last week we visited Oporto and the beautiful Douro Valley, the only place on earth where real Port wine can be made. This trip was particularly special: We were coming for the first universal vintage declaration since 2007. And we weren't disappointed. 
On our first day, James blind-tasted almost...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasting Report: 20 Exceptional 2011 Vintage Ports For Your Cellar [TASTING REPORT]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The newest vintage Port on the market, 2011, is the best since the legendary 1994, and perhaps even better. The top young Ports from this vintage show a purity of fruit and superb structure of tannins and acidity. It's this sensational balance that makes them extraordinary.
I went to Oporto,...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Wines of Italy NYC Overview - Free Video [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[JamesSuckling.com and Zachys were the proud presenters of Great Wines of Italy in New York City, held May 8 and 9 at St. Bart's church. The two-day event featured 107 of Italy's best wineries pouring their top labels -- all of which scored 90 points or more on this site. 
The event began on May 8...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 23:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[More Great Wines of Italy NYC Photos [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[You've no doubt seen our fantastic coverage of Great Wines of Italy last week in New York City on JamesSuckling.com, and here is another set of photos, courtesy of Michael Belardo. These shots are from the Grand Tasting on May 8 -- what a spectacular day it was!
-KS






(Click here if...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 20:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rebecca's Blog: The Best of NZ Chardonnay [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The standard of New Zealand Chardonnay ought to be better. 
After living in Middle Earth for more than three years, there are few Kiwi Chardonnays that have escaped my glass. Unfortunately, an astounding number have been about as inspiring as a day out with a librarian.
It’s sad but true...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 23:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Virginia's Wine Industry: James' Interview on Virginia Public Radio [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Virginia is the seventh largest wine-producing state in the US with 200 wineries, and a recent episode of "Virginia Conversations" on Virginia Public Radio focused on discussing the state's wine industry. Having James weigh in with his expertise as an international wine critic, the hour-long...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Renato Ratti: 2000, 2005, 2006 Barolos [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this never-before-seen video from our archive, James visited Renato Ratti to taste the 2006, 2005, and 2000 Barolos with Pietro Ratti. Pietro took charge of the Piedmont estate in 1988 after his father Renato's death, and continues with the mission of maintaining the utmost respect for the...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 06:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Wines of Italy NYC in 2 1/2 Minutes - Free Video [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Held May 8 and 9 in New York City at St. Bart's church, JamesSuckling.com and Zachys hosted one of the greatest Italian wine events ever, featuring a selection of wines from 107 of Italy's best wineries. James personally selected all the wineries, and every wine poured -- close to 400 different...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Simon's Blog: 2009 & 2010: Great Vintage Showdown Part 1 [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the buzz around these two vintages, at least concerning Bordeaux wines. But there’s more, as Burgundy and Rhône wines are also shining. Let’s take a look at how these vintages are similar, and different in some French regions.
What I find so special about...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hilary's Blog: La Vie en Jaune for Bordeaux 2012 [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/la-vie-en-jaune-for-bordeaux-2012.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[I’m going to spend the rest of this post convincing you that Bordeaux 2012 is an excellent vintage right up there with 2009 and 2010, as long as you’re looking in the right places. You’ll want to disagree, but hang on a second – all you have to do is change your point of view. There are...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Krystal's Blog: Great Wines of Italy NYC Recap [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/great-wines-of-italy-nyc-recap.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Participants called the Great Wines of Italy event at Saint Bart's Church in New York City on May 8 and 9 "one of the most elegant wine events ever," yet it was the selection of more than 300 amazing wines from 107 of Italy's best producers that stole the show. More than 1,000 people attended the...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gil's Blog: Thoughts on Recent Burgundy & Bordeaux Tastings [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/thoughts-on-recent-burgundy-and-bordeaux-tastings.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is just mindboggling how time flies… Having been around the world already a couple of times since my last blog, I thought it apt to wax poetic about various things that happened since I last blogged.
I was in New York for La Paulee de New York in March. This is – for those uninitiated –...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 03:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 in Bottle: Château Canon &  Château Rauzan-Ségla  [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[John Kolasa, managing director of Château Canon in Saint-Emilion and Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux, is from Scotland but has lived in Bordeaux for the past 30 years, where his passion for wine has maintained him. 
In this video, John gives his insight on the 2009 and 2010 vintages. He...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Château d'Yquem: Bordeaux 2010 in Bottle [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/chateau-d-yquem-bordeaux-2010-in-bottle.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In this video, Pierre Lurton, managing director at Château Cheval Blanc as well as Château d'Yquem, comments on the 2010 and 2009 vintages of the famous Sauternes first-growth. For Pierre, both are exceptional vintages and both share an outstanding level of quality. 
Personally, Pierre prefers...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 03:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2011 Château Ksara Bekaa Valley Réserve du Couvent [IN MY LALIQUE]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/2011-chateau-ksara-bekaa-valley-reserve-du-couvent.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[I almost always go to a Maroush restaurant when I fly through London. I love all the Lebanese dishes, from humous to fried falafel. I always try to drink Lebanese wines. As much as I like the country's Musar, it's inconsistent in quality for reds. I drank this wine the other night from Ksara. It...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasting Report: 11 More Outstanding 2008 & 2007 Brunellos [TASTING REPORT]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/tasting-report-11-more-outstanding-2008-2007-brunellos.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The more I taste 2007 Brunello di Montalcinos, the better they appear, especially against the 2008s. They have so much beautiful ripe fruit and velvety tannins, yet they are firming up now, showing more tension and structure. It is a truly classic vintage.
Meanwhile, the 2008 Brunellos continue to...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wine Challenge: K&L - White Burgundy [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-challenge-kl-white-burgundy.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the Wine Challenge at K&L Wine Merchants in Hollywood, Calif., Italian buyer Greg St. Clair has chosen three white Burgundies in the $20 to $30 range for James. With the string of excellent vintages of white Burgundy, James thinks it's easier now to find wines that are 90 points...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 03:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Chateau Tour Saint-Christophe, Saint-Émilion [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/bordeaux-2012-en-primeur-chateau-tour-saint-christophe-saint-emilion.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Château Tour Saint-Christophe is located in one of Saint-Émilion's privileged spots. Surrounded by some of Saint-Émilion's top chateaux such as La Mondotte, Trotte Vieille and Troplong Mondot, Tour Saint-Christophe sits right on top of those chalk-rich soils that characterize some of the best...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 22:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lynch-Bages: 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this never-before-seen video from our archive, James visited Château Lynch-Bages to taste the 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2009 with Jean-Charles Cazes. Located in the Pauillac appellation, the estate is predominantly known for its outstanding reds, with only a small piece of vineyard growing white...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Cigars Shops in Havana: Hotel Conde de Villanueva (Part II) [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/great-cigars-shops-in-havana-hotel-conde-de-villanueva.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[This is the second episode of the "Great Cigar Shops in Havana" series. The store is located in Hotel Conde de Villanueva in the heart of Central Havana. Central Havana is the historic centre of the city -- the first neighborhood to ever exist in Havana. 
In this video, manager Reynaldo González...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 04:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010: Stéphane Derenoncourt Comments on 2009 & 2010 [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/bordeaux-2010-stephane-derenoncourt-.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stéphane Derenoncourt is, without a doubt, one of the world's most renown consulting enologists. He consults wineries all over the world, from Ribera del Duero, passing through Virginia in the United States, all the way to Lebanon. But his heart and his office are in Bordeaux where he has...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:11:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Blog: Hong Kong's Petite Paulée [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/hong-kongs-petite-paulee.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[The inspiration came from New York's La Paulée, which is homage to La Paulée de Meursault, the wonderful share-fest of great bottles in Burgundy. The New York event is organized by super sommelier Daniel Johnnes.
Hong Kong's Petite Paulée was the second time running and organized by wine...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 21:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Château Pontet-Canet's Pioneering New Technique [VIDEO]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/bordeaux-2012-en-primeur-chateau-pontet-canent.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[In this video, James interviews Château Pontet-Canet's technical director Jean-Michel Comme about the new collection of egg-shaped amphorae that are being used for the first time in Pontet-Canet's 2012 vintage. 
"The idea of these amphorae is to be one step closer in the sincerity we maintain...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Simon's Blog: And the Best Sommelier in the World Is... [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/and-the-best-sommelier-in-the-world-is.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Paolo Basso, from Switzerland! On March 27 to 29, more than 50 competitors from over 50 countries were competing for the World's Best Sommelier title. The contest takes place every three years, and was held in Tokyo. The International Sommelier Association wants to crown the best somm, but it's...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Blog: Sneak Preview of 2011 Vintage Port [BLOG]]]></title>
<link>http://www.jamessuckling.com/sneak-preview-of-2011-vintage-port.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[It's the first major Vintage Port declaration since 2007, and Port producers are excited about the "classic style" and "purity" of the 2011.
Just about every Port producer seems to have declared 2011, from Taylor Fladgate and Graham to Kopke and Burmester.
I came across a handful of 2011 samples...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wine Challenge: Best Wines Online - Cool Wine, Part 2 [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This episode of the Wine Challenge has James in Orange County, Calif. where he's visiting Kyle Meyer of Best Wines Online (who also blogs for JamesSuckling.com). Since he's been in the retail business for 25 years and doesn't specialize in any one type of wine, Kyle is again choosing a flight of...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2004 Cune Rioja Imperial Reserva [IN MY LALIQUE]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The way top wine collectors in China love Burgundy, it's probably only a matter of time until they catch on to traditional style Rioja. They have the finesse and texture of fine Burgundy, especially when old. I drank this one in a restaurant in Xi'an with braised tofu, mushrooms and green beans and...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Château Mouton Rothschild - 2012 & 2011, Back to Back [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[During the recent 2012 en primeur campaign, James visited Château Mouton Rothschild and had the chance of tasting both the 2012 and 2011 vintages back to back. After being asked by James to choose between the two vintages, Philippe Dhalluin, managing director at Mouton Rothschild, answered, "I...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[XV Habanos Festival: Partagas Lusitania GR 2007 [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this video, James rates a Partagás Lusitania Grán Reserva Cosecha 2007. This is the cigar that was handed out at the Gala Dinner of the XV Habanos Cigar Festival. Not being convinced after smoking it during the Gala Dinner, James decided to smoke another the following day after lunch. Here...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rebecca's Blog: Waitaki Waves Goodbye To Key Producer [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Waitaki Valley aims to make its name as New Zealand's 11th wine producing region. Winegrowers have been attracted here by its cool climate and outcrops of limestone.
At this early stage in its development, the region has already managed to impress with elegant, finely structured aromatic...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Château Palmer [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[2012 has been, for the most part, a vintage for the Right Bank appellations -- particularly Pomerol -- with Pessac-Léognan being the overall exception on the Left Bank. But there have been some exceptions to the rule in other appellations. On the Left Bank for instance, Margaux's Château Palmer...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Paolo Scavino: Four 2000s [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this never-before-seen video from our archive, James visited the historical Barolo winery Paolo Scavino to taste four 2000s with Enrico Scavino and his daughters Enrica and Elisa. With a focus on making high quality wines from three local grapes -- Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo -- the estate...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasting Report: All The Notes, And More Thoughts on 2012 Bordeaux [TASTING REPORT]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The campaign for 2012 Bordeaux futures, or en primeur, is well underway with such top names as first-growth Mouton-Rothschild (94-95 points), Rauzan-Segla (92-93), and Lynch-Bages (93-94) now selling on the market. The stable of top wines from JP Moueix was also sold recently, depending on the...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Château La Conseillante [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this video, James visits La Conseillante's new winery along with technical director Jean-Michel Laporte. Located in the heart of Pomerol and right next to wineries such as Petrus and Vieux Chateau Certan, La Conseillante -- like most from the Pomerol appellation -- had very good results during...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pierre's Blog: A Good Start to 2012 Bordeaux Futures [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[It was a nice change today from last year's en primeur, or futures, campaign in Bordeaux.
Top chateaux are offering wines to the market earlier and prices are much lower. For example, Mouton Rothschild released this morning its Grand Vin, or first wine, the second wine Le Petit Mouton, and the...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Smith Haut Lafitte: 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this never-before-seen video from our archive, James visited Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan to taste their 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2009 with owner Daniel Cathiard. The estate, which originated in the 14th century, is one of the few top châteaux in Bordeaux that makes both dry...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:34:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[XV Habanos Cigar Festival: New Release - Hoyo de Monterrey Grand Epicure EL 2013 [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Hoyo de Monterrey Grand Epicure Edición Limitada 2013 was released during this year's XV Habanos Cigar Festival. With a ring gauge of 55 mm and a length of 13 cm, this limited edition Robusto was one of James' favorite releases this year. 
James smoked this cigar at El Aljibe, a restaurant in...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[My Blog: How Does Sassicaia 2010 Compare to Other Vintages? [BLOG]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 2009 was a tough act to follow for one of Italy's most collectible wines, Sassicaia, considering I thought it was close to being the new version of the legendary 1985 – a 100-point wine. I rated the 2009 Sassicaia 98 points last year. 
The 2010 Sassicaia was just released and it's an...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2012 En Primeur: Château L'Évangile [VIDEO]]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this video, Jean Pascal Vazart, chief winemaker at Château L'Évangile, explains how the clay soils that dominate the privileged areas of Pomerol -- such as Petrus, L'Evangile and VCC -- were crucial during the 2012 summer drought.
As Jean Pascal describes, these clay soils were central in...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
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