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<description>Escaping The Grocery Store Liquor Aisles In Search Of A Better Wine</description>
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<title>Look Inside The Bottle, Not On Top</title>
<description><![CDATA[Corks are a part of wine tradition that symbolize both experience and romanticism.  But screw tops have long been associated with lower-class wines, being viewed as a “cheap” alternative to traditional corks.  Its true that screw tops are cheaper than corks but they also hold some advantages and have very little impact on [...]]]></description>
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<title>Pairing Different Wines For Different Cheeses</title>
<description><![CDATA[Cheese and wine have always been classic pairings but there is of course more to pairing the two than simply grabbing a few singles of American cheese and just any bottle of wine.  The following is a more detailed guide to pairing wine with different cheeses and which wines pair best with specific types [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/pairing-different-wines-for-different-cheeses/</link>
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<title>Keeping An Opened Bottle Of Wine</title>
<description><![CDATA[Once a bottle of wine is opened the process of oxidation begins.  Oxidation is when oxygen in the air comes in contact with the wine and begins to eat away at the flavor and aroma of the wine.  Over time, an opened bottle of wine will begin to go bad, but the process [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/keeping-an-opened-bottle-of-wine/</link>
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<title>Sangria Recipe Can Turn Red Wine Into A Fiesta Treat</title>
<description><![CDATA[A great sangria recipe can result in a wonderful compliment to any hot or spicy food, ranging from chips and salsa at a party, or a detailed Mexican dish.  A red wine sangria drink can also be a great way to serve a tasty red wine in a chilled, punch-like fashion for those outdoor [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/sangria-recipe-can-turn-red-wine-into-a-fiesta-treat/</link>
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<title>Spain’s Albarino Is A Delight When Paired With Seafood</title>
<description><![CDATA[Spain is known for its red wines but this summer you might want to become acquainted with one of the country’s best white wines: Albarino.
Albarino is also grown in parts of Portugal and California but the Rias Baixas region of Spain is perhaps the best producer of this aromatic wine that provides notes of peaches, [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/spain%e2%80%99s-albarino-is-a-delight-when-paired-with-seafood/</link>
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<title>Basic Wine Terms To Get Started</title>
<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a  million terms to use when discussing wine and often times newcomers to  the world of wine can become intimidated by these high-brow words.   While part of the fun in exploring wine is learning new ways to  communicate to other wine enthusiasts, there are a few commonly [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/basic-wine-terms-to-get-started/</link>
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<title>Wine Levels Can Serve As a Warning</title>
<description><![CDATA[Wine levels can tell you a  lot about the quality of a wine and are a characteristic that you  should always pay attention to when buying wine.
Most young  wines should come up just under the bottom of the cork when the bottle  of wine is standing completely upright.  There are cases [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/wine-levels-can-serve-as-a-warning/</link>
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<title>Ordering Wine At a Restaurant Is Less Intimidating When You Know What To Look For</title>
<description><![CDATA[It can be an  uncomfortable experience for a new wine drinker to order wine at a fancy  restaurant but if you know what to look for and how to order it can be a  fairly simple and fun experience.
Wine lists  will be ordered by varietals or the growing region where the [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/ordering-wine-at-a-restaurant-is-less-intimidating-when-you-know-what-to-look-for/</link>
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<title>Portugal Is A Traditional Region Known For Complexity</title>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal has long been  known for its dry reds but this ancient growing region also offers  strong white wines making it one of the most wholistic wine producing  countries and sometimes the most unknown.
Portugal is  home to two different wine regions.  The northern regions of Bairrada  and Douro tend to [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/portugal-is-a-traditional-region-known-for-complexity/</link>
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<title>Shipping Wine Safely And Securely</title>
<description><![CDATA[Sending a bottle of wine  to a friend or family member can be a great gift idea for birthdays and  holidays, but what are the laws about shipping wine and whats the best  method for sending that package to insure the wine arrives in ideal  condition?
Wine shipping laws vary by state. [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/shipping-wine-safely-and-securely/</link>
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<title>Wine On Tap The Next Big Thing?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Its a growing fad that is  making a splash in wine-centric cities like San Francisco and New York  but wine on tap may become the next big thing in the world of wine.
A recent San  Francisco Chronicle article highlighted the growing movement of  restaurants serving wine from a tap.  “Wine on [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/wine-on-tap-the-next-big-thing/</link>
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<title>Your Favorite Burger With The Perfect Wine</title>
<description><![CDATA[The hamburger is an  American favorite and often an easy option for dinner, but with the  right wine pairing you can bring a bit of sophistication and great taste  to this traditional meal.
Because most burgers  are made with beef it is the toppings that may have the biggest impact  on [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/your-favorite-burger-with-the-perfect-wine/</link>
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<title>Mexican Wines Gaining Popularity</title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the hottest culinary scenes in the world is Mexico where a new generation of residents are demanding more creativity and quality from its restaurants.  That spirit has created an emerging restaurant community and in turn has inspired a renewed commitment to wine.
A growing interest in wine and all things local has resulted [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/mexican-wines-gaining-popularity/</link>
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<title>Odd Wine Names Aim To Inspire And Tell A Story</title>
<description><![CDATA[The true measure of wine has always been its taste but the aspects of design and branding have always played a major role in the wine experience.  Picking a bottle of wine simply because of its label and name may not result in an inspiring wine collection but many wine producers are attempting to [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/odd-wine-names-aim-to-inspire-and-tell-a-story/</link>
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<title>Lighter Reds Have a Place On The Summer Table</title>
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Warmer months can call for lighter wines but there are still many who prefer the body and depth of red wine when compared to white.  However, there are many lighter red wines that can offer a great middle ground that will particularly pair well with many of the dishes on your summer menu.
As outdoor [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/lighter-reds-have-a-place-on-the-summer-table/</link>
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<title>What To Look For When Buying Organic Wine</title>
<description><![CDATA[Going green has long been  an American craze and its spilled over to the wine industry where many  consumers are looking for organic wines in order to help Mother Earth.   If you are looking for organic wines, here are a few tips to consider  to make sure you are being as [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-organic-wine/</link>
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<title>Price Is Right For Trying Chenin Blanc</title>
<description><![CDATA[The recession has cut  prices on goods and services in nearly every industry, including wine,  but the drop in wine prices has finally caught up to the Chenin Blanc.
Chenin Blanc  offerings have recently become one of the most inexpensive, high-quality  wines that offer a great value when out for a night [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/price-is-right-for-trying-chenin-blanc/</link>
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<title>Tips For Wine Festival Newbies</title>
<description><![CDATA[You’ve been experimenting  with wine for the past few months, checking out wine blogs and learning  the basics, but now your ready to take your new love on the road to a  wine tasting or festival.  If you are a wine novice your first trip to  such an event can be [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/tips-for-wine-festival-newbies/</link>
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<title>Tips For The Cheap Wine Shopper</title>
<description><![CDATA[It makes sense that an $80 bottle of wine  would taste better than a bottle on sale for $9.99.  But what if it’s  the same exact wine with only a difference in price?
Researchers at the  California Institute of Technology have conducted studies that seem to  prove that the pleasure found in [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/tips-for-the-cheap-wine-shopper/</link>
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<title>Choosing The Right Stemware</title>
<description><![CDATA[Picking the right wine glass, or stemware, can be as important as  picking the right wine.  The shape, size and color of a glass can have a  direct result on the taste of the wine and by following a few simple  steps you can insure that your dinner guests get the best [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/choosing-the-right-stemware/</link>
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<title>Going Outside the Box When it Comes to Wine Packaging</title>
<description><![CDATA[Boxed wine has often been viewed as the tacky cousin within the  larger wine family.  Bottled wines are seen as offering better quality  and design but it appears that boxed wines are making a comeback thanks  to some new packaging techniques and increased advertising.
Sales of 3-liter table wine boxes increased  nearly [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/going-outside-the-box-when-it-comes-to-wine-packaging/</link>
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<title>Summertime: Wine Pairing for Grilled Vegetarian Dishes</title>
<description><![CDATA[It’s summertime, baby, and grilling season is upon us. But while this can be a great time to pair wines with grilled meats what about those vegetarian wine lovers?  The art of grilling has advanced to include many vegetarian dishes and there are some great wines that pair well for those who have a diet [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/summertime-wine-pairing-for-grilled-vegetarian-dishes/</link>
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<title>Mobile Matcher&#8230; My new best friend?</title>
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Natalie MacLean&#8217;s Mobile Matcher
I am not usually susceptible to marketing gimmicks. In fact, the more &#8220;new and exciting&#8221; wine paraphernalia I am exposed to the more numb I grow to them. I pour through dozens of catalogs and magazines each month (pun intended) and probably drink close to 20 bottles of wine in a month. [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/mobile-matcher-my-new-best-friend/</link>
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<title>Storing Wine in the Refrigerator is a Temptation Worth Avoiding</title>
<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve probably heard that storing wine in your refrigerator is not the ideal place but if you lack the funds to invest in a wine cooler or wine specific fridge it can be an easy temptation to store your wine next to last night&#8217;s meatloaf.
There are several reasons why storing wine in the fridge is [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/storing-wine-in-the-refrigerator-is-a-temptation-worth-avoiding/</link>
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<title>Increase Your Wine Knowledge and Your Fun</title>
<description><![CDATA[Throwing a themed wine party
The world or wine can appear to be intimidating but in reality its one that is based on individual tastes which makes it the perfect hobby for even the most novice of wine drinkers.  There is no need to get a Ph.D. in wine-ology, but you can have fun increasing [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/increase-your-wine-knowledge-and-your-fun-throw-a-themed-party/</link>
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<title>Growing number of wine apps give shoppers a helping hand</title>
<description><![CDATA[Do you find yourself standing in front of your local grocer's wine offerings and wondering which bottle would be the perfect pairing for tonight's dinner party? The answer might be in the palm of your hand.
In a world where there is an app for nearly everything, owners of smartphones like the iPhone, Blackberry or Droid have an increasing number of phone applications designed to make wine buying a less risky adventure.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/growing-number-of-wine-apps-give-shoppers-a-helping-hand/</link>
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<title>Monte Antico Toscano</title>
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You know, a lot of people buy highly-rated wines and just don&#8217;t know what to expect. Some people end up pleasantly surprised at the combination of value and quality that they are able to find. Others pour a 90 point wine and think they are decanting the next Opus One.
The truth about 90+ point rated [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/monte-antico-toscano/</link>
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<title>Steele Stymie Merlot 2006</title>
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I am NOT drinking any f***ing Merlot! (Paul Giamatti in Sideways)
For as many reasons as pop culture has made wine as popular as it is today, the same number of reasons can be said to have led to the consumption of Merlot spiraling downwards after the release of the movie Sideways in 2004.
Which is just [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/steele-stymie-merlot-2006/</link>
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<title>2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[Having wonderful clients to entertain that are experienced wine drinkers can be a challenge. Over the years of dining with us, they have come to expect the &#8220;unexpected&#8221;.  We try to accommodate them by pouring wines at dinner that they have never experienced.  At Aureole in Las Vegas, we had just that opportunity.
When [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/2005-arietta-cabernet-sauvignon/</link>
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<title>Warm Sangria Recipe for Red Wine Lovers</title>
<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s cold outside, and I hate the cold. I was born and raised in the deep south where our winters consisted of rain and some slight chills here and there. But for most everywhere else, winters suck and leave most of us spending as little time outside as possible.
Last year I had a friend of [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/warm-sangria-recipe/</link>
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<title>Merryvale Profile 1993 Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[The 1993 Merryvale Profile that we had last night was surprisingly good.  The wine had not been well reviewed originally, and a subsequent tasting of it in 2003 by Wine Spectator said that it was past it&#8217;s prime and metallic.  My feelings were a little different.
When first opened, the wine had the classic [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/merryvale-profile-1993/</link>
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<title>Misleading Wine Ratings: A Supermarket Ruse</title>
<description><![CDATA[While I truly believe that we are breaking down the barriers that separate the wine enthusiasts from the wine snobs right and left, there is still a huge demographic of "experts" that are failing the wine renaissance horribly: Supermarket Liquor Department managers.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/misleading-wine-ratings/</link>
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<title>Resveratrol: Is it saving my life or cutting into my wine fund?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Many people claim that resveratrol, a polyphenol that is found in grapes, berries, peanuts, green tea and other foodstuffs,  is a miracle nutrient. In mice, it has been shown to extend life span, reduce heart disease, and boost energy and stamina. But the rodent testing grounds in laboratories across the world have let us down before, and resveratrol will be no different.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/resveratrol-is-it-saving-my-life-or-cutting-into-my-wine-fund/</link>
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<title>Nutella &amp; Cream Cheese Bagels and Harvey&#8217;s Orange Sherry Wine Pairing</title>
<description><![CDATA[So I was logged into Facebook the last night and one of my friends chats me and asks me for a quick pairing. Having been in the mood for sweets, I cycled quickly through mental images of the fridge and pantry and thought... whole wheat bagels, whipped cream cheese and a nice, liberal spoonful of Nutella.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/nutella-cream-cheese-bagels-and-harveys-orange-sherry/</link>
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<title>2007 Francis Coppola Claret and a little wine trivia</title>
<description><![CDATA[Well, I don&#8217;t usually cover single wines unless they made the &#8220;Most Wanted&#8221; list, but I wanted to talk about this wine more for the sake of discussing &#8220;claret&#8221; in general.
First off, the Francis Coppola Diamond Collection 2007 Black Label Claret (1910 Type) has a very long name. This is due, in part, because of [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/2007-francis-coppola-claret-and-a-little-wine-trivia/</link>
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<title>Cream Cheese Chicken Panini and Some $12 White Wines</title>
<description><![CDATA[Next to the BBQ grill, my electric countertop panini grill is king.
I&#8217;m not a big appliance guy. I don&#8217;t really use the microwave, prefer a J.A. Henckels to a food processor, and don&#8217;t even know how to turn on that 40 lb mixing bowl on the bottom shelf.
But my $25 panini grill, that&#8217;s gourmet. I [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/cream-cheese-chicken-panini-and-some-12-whites/</link>
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<title>Campo Viejo 2002 Gran Reserva Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.
Maroon cherry red color. Aroma of jam and wood, spicey tones. This is a wine with character and persistance.
Accompanying roast meat or meat in sauce, stews and cured cheese.
&#8220;Still fresh and generous for the vintage, this red offers plum and black cherry fruit with cedar and leaf notes. Balanced [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/campo-viejo-2002-gran-reserva/</link>
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<title>Perrier-Jouet 2000 Fleur de Champagne Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The invitingly refined, slightly rounded, elusively ethereal house style comes roaring through in this wine&#8217;s dried rose, vanilla bean, yeasty aromas and in its refined, balanced, crisp and incredibly easy to like flavors. It comes with complex nuances that lift it into the highly rated ranks, and, in every way, from its handsome bottle to [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/perrier-jouet-2000-fleur-de-champagne/</link>
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<title>J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2007 Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[Despite its still youthful freshness, this rich and at the same time elegant Spätlese (literally: &#8220;late-harvest&#8221;)from the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard shows a fine fruity, floral Riesling characteristic and an underlying hint of mineral from the grey Devonian slate soil.
Serve this refreshing wine slightly chilled! Enjoy it just by itself, if young with spicy dishes [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/jj-prum-wehlener-sonnenuhr-spatlese-2007/</link>
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<title>Frescobaldi Castel Giocondo Brunello di Montalcino Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[The Frescobaldi CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino has consistently been one of the most highly acclaimed wines in Italy. 100% Sangiovese, past vintages have received high ratings, including the 1997 vintage, rated as the 8th Best Wine in the World by Wine Spectator.
Tasting Notes
The eye is immediately drawn to its pronounced ruby red tonality, dense but [...]]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/71/</link>
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<title>ROYAL TOKAJI – Aszu 5 puttonyos Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[This perfectly balanced 5 puttonyos wine is now widely available throughout the world. Royal Tokaji’s 1st growth Nyualszo vineyard is the benchmark for quality. Sometimes referred to by its label colour, Red Label in the USA and Blue Label in the rest of the world.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/royal-tokaji-%e2%80%93-aszu-5-puttonyos/</link>
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<title>How To Properly Age Wines</title>
<description><![CDATA[Most people know by now that wine is supposed to get better with age. What few people realize is that that little gem of information is a little less relevant now that wines are being mass produced in huge quanities across the planet.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/how-to-properly-age-wines/</link>
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<title>Take A Cab Home &#124; Your Guide to the King of Wine Grapes</title>
<description><![CDATA[Cabernet Sauvignon is a very bold and assertive wine, not for the faint of heart. Some people refer to the cab as “The King of Grapes” but in truth that can be attributed mostly to the grape’s thick skin and ability to grow in nearly any climate in the world.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/take-a-cab-home/</link>
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<title>Conundrum Wine Review</title>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most versatile whites I've ever tasted, Conundrum by far surpasses the the complexity of most single-varietal bottlings. It's exact blend is not revealed by the winemaker (hence it's name) but it strikes a perfect blend between the crisp and the sweet, the pronounced and the smooth.
Winemaker: John Bolta
Price Range: $25-$30
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<link>http://winefugitive.com/conundrum/</link>
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<title>Pairing Wine with Thanksgiving Dinner</title>
<description><![CDATA[There’s no better time to put the knowledge you have acquired (or are trying to acquire) about pairing wines to good use than during Thanksgiving dinner. No other meal, all year long, brings such a wide variety of dishes to the table than the smorgasbord that is Turkey Day. This year, show your in-laws up with a finely-tuned wine list to pair with the massive feast that will feed you for weeks to come.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/pairing-wine-with-thanksgiving-dinner/</link>
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<title>How To Pair Wine for Vegetarians</title>
<description><![CDATA[Most of the common wine-pairing knowledge available online and through word-of-mouth is typically centered around meat as the primary ingredient of the meal. With Vegetarianism on the rise, learning to pair wine with vegan meals can be more than challenging. ]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/how-to-pair-wine-for-vegetarians/</link>
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<title>Wine and Pizza</title>
<description><![CDATA[You don't need a fancy, home cooked meal to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. While I don't recommend drinking a 1961 Cheval Blanc with a burger and onion rings, there is no reason why you can't pair an everyday wine with an everyday food... like pizza.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/pairing-wine-and-pizza/</link>
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<title>Understanding Wine Labels</title>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the plethora of colorful and exciting labels lining the shelves of supermarkets and grocery stores, the old adage still holds true: you can't judge a book by it's cover. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between a nice label and a nice wine.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/understanding-wine-labels/</link>
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<title>How To Remove and Store Wine Labels</title>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of feeling like your only options when trying to save a wine label are to keep the bottle or end up with a mangled mess of what was once a beautiful label? Read on to learn about the types of labels and the most effective methods of removing and storing them.]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/how-to-remove-and-store-wine-labels/</link>
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<title>How To Decant Port Wine</title>
<description><![CDATA[While there's no doubt that decanting wine is pretty darned classy, it's not always necessary. Read on to learn when, why and how to decant port wine for maximum enjoyment...]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/how-to-decant-port-wine/</link>
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<title>6 Steps to Pairing Wine</title>
<description><![CDATA[It can take years to master the art of pairing wine, but just a few short minutes to learn the art of enjoying it. Don't spend hours staring at the endless aisles of mind-numbing, cartoon labeled wines wondering what to serve your in-laws with dinner. Read on to learn the 6 basic rules to pairing wine and impressing even the most discriminating wine snobs...]]></description>
<link>http://winefugitive.com/6-steps-to-pairing-wine/</link>
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