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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salon.com/food/feature/2010/06/16/cabernet_franc_guide_ext2010&quot;&gt;Cabernet Franc: A grape goes from workhorse to show pony - Wine - Salon.com&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/friending-the-social-consumer/&quot;&gt;Friending The Social Consumer | Nielsen Wire&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20100616/mediterranean-diet-helps-offset-bad-genes&quot;&gt;Mediterranean Diet (w wine in moderation) Helps Offset Bad Genes&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://updatednews.ca/?p=25222&quot;&gt;Women warned to ignore ‘wine is good while pregnant’ study&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://mygloss.com/yum/2010/06/16/when-it-comes-to-wine-should-you-go-organic/&quot;&gt;When it Comes to Wine, Should You Go Organic?&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.grist.org/article/a-new-era-dawns-in-the-wine-world/&quot;&gt;A new era dawns in the wine world&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/wine/ravenswood-winery-tattoo-event/&quot;&gt;Get A Tattoo, Get Free Wine For Life&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/marketing/internet-marketing/affiliate-marketing/how-i-set-up-an-online-wine-business&quot;&gt;How I set up an online wine business&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nataliemaclean.com/articles/view/associated-press-fathers-day-wines/265&quot;&gt;Father's Day Wines&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:25:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-stump-wine-rack&quot;&gt;Arboreal Wine Racks: Tree Stump&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/3820669/A-glass-of-wine-breeds-better-babies-study&quot;&gt;A glass of wine breeds better babies?&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20100616/ENTERTAINMENT/100619420/1275&quot;&gt;Oregon Wine may be Wine of the Decade&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wineexpedition.com/white-wine-review/fathers-day-wine/&quot;&gt;Father’s Day Wine&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vizworld.com/2010/06/wine-serving-temperatures/&quot;&gt;Wine Serving Temperatures&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foodista.com/blog/2010/06/16/wine-talk-a-world-of-roses/&quot;&gt;Wine Talk: A World of Rosés&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://travelpluswine.com/2010/06/how-to-taste-wine/&quot;&gt;How to Taste Wine&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-wine-syrah-column-061610,0,3749516.column&quot;&gt;Syrah: Rediscover an often overlooked grape&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.riverheadnewsreview.com/news-articles/0895/0895-Think-pink--Rose-is-becoming-all-the-rage.html&quot;&gt;Think pink: Rose is becoming all the rage&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.luxist.com/awards-vote/wine-awards/&quot;&gt;Vote for Best-of-Breed Wines&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/why-spoil-a-good-wine-bottle/story-e6frg71x-1225880611970&quot;&gt;Why spoil a good wine bottle?&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704198004575310670416411794.html&quot;&gt;Roussillon Wine: One to Watch - WSJ.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:57:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2010/06/16/assorted-wine-links/&quot;&gt;Assorted wine (links) | Analysis &amp; Opinion |&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://goodgrape.com/index.php/articles/comments/wine_marketing_wow_or_huh/&quot;&gt;Wine Marketing: Wow! or Huh? via @GoodGrape&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://content.corkd.com/2010/06/15/how-does-temperature-affect-your-wine-tasting-lets-go-to-fiji-and-find-out/&quot;&gt;How Does Temperature Affect your Wine Tasting?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/food/2010/06/15/randall-grahm-on-why-wines-terroir-matters/&quot;&gt;Randall Grahm on Why Wine's Terroir Matters&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.supplewine.com/videos/wine/screw-it-how-to-describe-a-wine-w73/&quot;&gt;How to Describe a Wine&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/thenorthernview/business/96344609.html&quot;&gt;Going green with a wine collection&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/wine/white-wines-101-00400000001310/&quot;&gt;White Wines 101&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/06/15/ST2010061503850.html&quot;&gt;Two sales strategies help keep one vintner going strong&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:53:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://consumerist.com/2010/06/get-your-rock-roll-buzz-on-with-whitesnake-wine.html&quot;&gt;Get Your Rock &amp; Roll Buzz On With Whitesnake Wine&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slate.com/id/2256775/pagenum/all/&quot;&gt;An investigation into the startling fraud accusations that have upended the fine wine world&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://eater.com/archives/2010/06/14/wine-in-a-singleserve-plastic-glass-big-seller-in-england.php&quot;&gt;Wine in a Single-Serve Plastic Glass: Big Seller...&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catavino.net/services/uncategorized/wine-writers-using-social-media-not-just-wine-bloggers-the-lines-begin-to-blur/&quot;&gt;Wine Writers Using Social Media? Not just wine bloggers? The lines begin to blur via @catavino&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/14/on-natural-wines/&quot;&gt;On Natural Wines- NYTimes.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/dining/16pour.html&quot;&gt;Natural Winemaking Stirs Debate - NYTimes.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1winedude.com/index.php/2010/06/15/uncovering-wbc-2010-call-for-panel-topics/&quot;&gt;What Do YOU Wanna Talk About? (2010 Americas Wine Bloggers Conference) via @1WineDude&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://pinotnoir.eventbrite.com/&quot;&gt;#PinotNoir Twitter Tasting and Smackdown, with a twist...&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/06/14/sa.wines/&quot;&gt;World Cup gives South Africa's wine a boost, CNN&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.internetretailing.net/2010/06/engaged-customers-boost-majestic-wine-sales/&quot;&gt;Internet... Engaged customers boost Majestic Wine sales&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:50:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://wblakegray.blogspot.com/2010/06/smell-of-mega-purple.html&quot;&gt;The smell of Mega Purple via @wblakegray&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cellarblog.org/2010/06/eric-asimov-thinks-california-syrah.html&quot;&gt;Eric Asimov Thinks California Syrah Sucks, Except He Doesn't&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1995832,00.html&quot;&gt;Tacky No More: Making Boxed Wine Look Chic&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/10/1670745/beat-the-heat-with-cool-crisp.html&quot;&gt;Beat the heat with cool, crisp wines&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://content.corkd.com/2010/06/10/being-told-what-you-taste-the-power-of-suggestion-in-wine-tasting/&quot;&gt;Being Told What You Taste: The Power of Suggestion in Wine Tasting&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://manoavino.typepad.com/mano_a_vino_montclair/2010/06/fire-up-your-summer-bbq-with-these-two-south-american-wines.html&quot;&gt;&quot;...two very good, very well priced South American Wines, great for summer barbecues&quot; via @ManoAVino&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://goodwineunder20.blogspot.com/2010/06/summers-go-with-everything-white-stump.html&quot;&gt;Good Wine Under $20: Summer's Go-with-Everything White: The Stump Jump&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://discoverwine.magnify.net/video/How-the-New-Media-Is-Changing-t&quot;&gt;Video: &quot;How the New Media Is Changing the Wine Industry&quot;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100614/LIFESTYLE/100619819/1031/sports07?Title=Wine-list&amp;tc=ar&quot;&gt;Wine list: This week's picks from Peg Melnik, Press Democrat&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS112616+11-Jun-2010+MW20100611&quot;&gt;Winning Wines From 2010 LA International Wine &amp; Spirits Competition&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://napavintners.blogspot.com/2010/06/auction-napa-valley-2010-montage.html&quot;&gt;Auction Napa Valley 2010 Montage&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=11305&amp;Itemid=66&quot;&gt;Randall Grahm calls an end to the party&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:24:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://twitpic.com/1vpm2s&quot;&gt;Just in time for the World Cup, trophy shaped wine bottle... really?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-8216-International-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Five-wine-gadgets-you-will-never-need&quot;&gt;Five wine gadgets you will never need... or will you?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-signal.com/section/70/article/29792/&quot;&gt;Light and easy wines for summer&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://content.corkd.com/2010/06/10/do-the-corporate-wine-companies-scare-you/&quot;&gt;Do the Corporate Wine Companies Scare You?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/column?oid=oid%3A1039674&quot;&gt;Summer Wines From Argentina, Spain, and Austria&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://palatepress.com/2010/06/inside-the-cia-what-i-learned-in-wine-school-2/&quot;&gt;Inside the CIA: What I Learned in Wine School&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://norcalwine.com/index.php/blog/12-trends/325-fine-wine-beverage-or-collectible&quot;&gt;Fine Wine, Beverage or Collectible?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://wine.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=13162&quot;&gt;Do low yielding vineyards necessarily produce better wine grapes?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.decanter.com/news/news.php?id=298955&quot;&gt;Auction Napa Valley doubles last year's takings&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:44:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/2010/06/he-turned-water-into-wine.html&quot;&gt;He Turned Water Into Wine... Bent Objects&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/wine-how-much-is-good-for-you&quot;&gt;A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away. Could this be true?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/02/24/fine-wine/&quot;&gt;Fine Wine « You Are Not So Smart&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/June-2010/Party-Ideas-for-June/&quot;&gt;If you need more reasons to drink wine... Party Ideas for June; Wine Enthusiast&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeqn.com/entry/say-cheers-to-the-10-coolest-beer-and-wine-dispensers/&quot;&gt;The 10 Coolest Wine and Beer Dispensers&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.modbee.com/2010/06/08/1200343/wine-take-time-to-taste-the-roses.html&quot;&gt;Take time to taste the Rosés&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunherald.com/2010/06/08/2243844/save-the-earth-drink-box-wine.html&quot;&gt;Save the Earth; Drink box wine&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.reuters.com/summits/2010/06/08/thats-rich-i-meant-the-wine/&quot;&gt;That’s rich. I meant the wine.&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://drinknectar.com/2010/06/08/the-perfect-blend-of-wine-food-elegance-and-people/&quot;&gt;Perfect Blend of Wine, Food, Elegance and People via @nectarwine&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/06/08/ST2010060802094.html&quot;&gt;A Good Year for Austrian Wines&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smartcompany.com.au/sales/20100609-australian-invents-wine-preserving-gadget.html&quot;&gt;Australian invents wine-preserving gadget&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:37:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/build-a-custom-wine-rack-wine-tasting-and-handmade-wine-racks/&quot;&gt;Cool Wine Racks&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/42871&quot;&gt;Bordeaux's 2009 Vintage Looks Outstanding, But Will Anyone Buy?&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.curiouswines.ie/blog/2010/06/national-wine-drinkers-survey-the-results-part-i/&quot;&gt;National Wine Drinkers Survey: The Results (Part I)&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.richmondchic.com/index.php/mind-body/article/eat-the-chocolate-drink-the-wine/654&quot;&gt;Eat the Chocolate, Drink the Wine&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catavino.net/services/uncategorized/social-media-is-changing-the-wine-world-2010-liwf-accesszone-wrap-up/&quot;&gt;Social Media is Changing the Wine World! 2010 #LIWF #Accesszone Wrap up via @Catavino&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://balancewines.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/fish-and-_wine_cartoon1.gif&quot;&gt;cartoon: Oh Great...&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?ShowArticle_ID=11800706103279702&amp;cat=11431101084614805&quot;&gt;How to enjoy life's most delicious companions, wine and cheese&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vintrospective.com/uncategorized/appreciating-wine-the-taste-experience/&quot;&gt;Appreciating Wine: The Taste Experience&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/business/clevel/food-and-wine--forget-the-old-rules-20100608-xryi.html&quot;&gt;Matching food and wine, Forget the old rules&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://events.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/dining/reviews/09wine.html&quot;&gt;Rosés, With All Due Respect&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drvino.com/2010/06/07/dairing-pairings-food-wine-evan-goldstein/&quot;&gt;Dairing Pairings by Evan Goldstein via @DrVino&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://winetastingguy.com/2010/06/wine-tasting-trick/&quot;&gt;Wine Tasting trick | Wine Tasting Guy&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-08/napa-wine-gains-49-from-abyss-as-auction-raises-8-5-million.html&quot;&gt;Napa Wine Gains 49% From ‘Abyss’ as Auction Raises $8.5 Million&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://sf.eater.com/archives/2010/06/07/2010_napa_valley_wine_auction.php&quot;&gt;Inside The Napa Valley Wine Auction 2010&lt;/a&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:23:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whatyouveheard.com/2010/06/secret-restaurant-recipes-wine-food-pairing-history-of-wine/&quot;&gt;Wine &amp; Food Pairing | History of Wine | via @maryscookbook&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.divinecaroline.com/22177/98876-drink-wine-lose-weight&quot;&gt;Can Women Drink Wine and Lose Weight?&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gotsaga.com/detailsaga/best-destinations-for-wine-tourism-in-united-states/880&quot;&gt;Best Destinations for Wine Tourism in United States | via @gotsaga&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjersey.com/food_dining/food_news/95674584_What_s_the_right_wine_to_serve_with_a_takeout_order_.html&quot;&gt;What's the right wine to serve with a takeout order? | via @zinfandelity&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wineoftheweek.co.uk/2010/06/06/how-to-match-wine-and-choclate-put-them-in-a-blender/&quot;&gt;A perfect combination of chocolate and wine | via @wineoftheweek&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://goodgrape.com/index.php/articles/comments/games_on_facebook_time_killers_come_to_the_wine_crowd/&quot;&gt;Games on Facebook: Time killers come to the Wine Crowd | via @GoodGrape&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salon.com/food/feature/2010/06/03/wine_and_global_warming_climate_change_ext2010&quot;&gt;Great wine: Global warming victim? | via @thegreendemon&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-26251-Napa-Valley-Wine-Examiner~y2010m6d5-Napa-Valley-Wine-Profile-Krugs-Peter-Mondavi-Jr--Building-on-a-150-year-heritage&quot;&gt;Napa Valley Wine Profile: Krug's Peter Mondavi, Jr. - Building on a 150 year heritage | via @smfierro&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkwinemarketing.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/observations-of-a-wine-marketer-taste-napa-valley/&quot;&gt;Observations of a Wine Marketer – Taste Napa Valley | via @drncpno&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://thirstforwine.posterous.com/a-world-cup-wine-match-and-bwcw&quot;&gt;A World Cup Wine Match and #bwcw | via @thirstforwine&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F06%2F06%2FFDJO1DO2MP.DTL&quot;&gt;South African wines score on value | via @cheers2winecom&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2010/06/07/20100607azwineoff0607.html&quot;&gt;Wine-off pits Ariz. against the world | via @stephnoah&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://pullthecork.wordpress.com/2010/06/06/world-cup-soccer-let-your-wine-decide/&quot;&gt;World Cup Soccer – let your wine decide | via @duncanpaisley&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:00:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/42838&quot;&gt;Some Truths About Wine | via @timfishwine&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1winedude.com/index.php/2010/06/02/the-first-serious-wine-blogger-the-1winedude-robert-parker-interview/&quot;&gt;The @1WineDude Robert Parker Interview | via @mmwine&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tsbmag.com/2010/06/01/how-to-find-a-good-wine/&quot;&gt;How To Find Good Wine, Keys To Becoming A Wine Connoisseur | via @bobbyrio&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paulfrasercollectibles.com/section.asp?catid=26&amp;docid=3180&quot;&gt;'This Year's German Wines Will Go Down In History,' Say Growers&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/10-ideal-syrahs-from-california/&quot;&gt;10 Ideal Syrahs From California | via @randallgrahm&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/putting-pinot-to-the-test&quot;&gt;Wine Pairing: Putting Pinot To The Test&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/wine_explorer/2010/06/a-few-thoughts-regarding-syrah.html&quot;&gt;A Few Thoughts Regarding Syrah, 25 Years Into The Parade... | via @mdsarch&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/wineadviser/2011906508_pacificpadviser30.html&quot;&gt;In Tough Times, Wineries Turn to Creative Marketing, Discounts | via @ShalondaGordon&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/06/01/ST2010060101791.html&quot;&gt;To Go Greener, Bottles Get Lighter | via @duncanriley&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2010/06/07/100607ta_talk_friend&quot;&gt;Gary Vaynerchuk’s Wine And Social-Media Empire | via @drvino&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/06/biodynamic-wine-one-california-vineyard-doing-it-right-slideshow.php&quot;&gt;Biodynamic Wine: One California Vineyard Doing it Right | via @fairfood&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/wine-buffs-in-napa-valley-online-bid-20100531-wp74.html&quot;&gt;Bidders Around the World Are Vying Online for Tastes of Napa Valley Wine Country | via @stephnoah&lt;/a&gt;

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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:21:53 -0700</pubDate>
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