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		<title>Sangiovese</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 15:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sangiovese is the red grape of Chianti.  Our 2008 vintage is a delicate wine with aromas of ripe fruit and a subtle oak character.  It was blended with our Cabernet Franc to give it some structure. Enjoy it with your Italian food. 22~]]></description>
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<p>Sangiovese is the red grape of Chianti.  Our 2008 vintage is a delicate  wine with aromas of ripe fruit and a subtle oak character.  It was  blended with our Cabernet Franc to give it some structure. Enjoy it with  your Italian food. 22~</p>
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		<title>Sparkling</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2006 Tete&#8217; de Cuvee is a blend of Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and is bottle aged on lees for 2 years. Made in the traditional Methode Champenoise, this sparkling wine has nice toasty notes and good citrus flavor. 30~]]></description>
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<p>The 2006 Tete&#8217; de Cuvee is a blend of Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and is bottle aged on lees for 2 years. Made in the traditional Methode Champenoise, this sparkling wine has nice toasty notes and good citrus flavor. 30~</p>
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		<title>Gewurz</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the German word &#8220;Gewurz&#8221; suggests, this is an aromatic wine that is excellent with spicy dishes and seafood. The 2008 vintage is a crisp, dry white wine with a nose of orange peel and spiciness typical of this grape with just a touch of residual sugar. 17~]]></description>
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<p>As the German word &#8220;Gewurz&#8221; suggests, this is an aromatic wine that is excellent with spicy dishes and seafood. The 2008 vintage is a crisp, dry white wine with a nose of orange peel and spiciness typical of this grape with just a touch of residual sugar. 17~</p>
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		<title>Mountain White</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Vidal Blanc, this white table wine is perfect when nicely chilled and served with a plate of sliced fruit. 2% residual sugar. 14~]]></description>
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<p>A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Vidal Blanc, this white table wine is perfect when nicely chilled and served with a plate of sliced fruit. 2% residual sugar. 14~</p>
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		<title>mountain_rose</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mountain Rose&#8217; is made from a blend of red grapes and finished with 2.8% residual sugar. it is a fruity and refreshing wine. 14~]]></description>
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<p>The Mountain Rose&#8217; is made from a blend of red grapes and finished with 2.8% residual sugar. it is a fruity and refreshing wine. 14~</p>
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		<title>Pentola</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This wonderful &#8216;pot of gold&#8217; wine is made in the ice-wine style. It is a blend of 76% Gewurztraminer and 24% Muscat. It has beautiful orange blossom and honeysuckle aromas, and flavors of pear, lychee nuts, and a bit of clove and spice. It is well balanced &#8211; with 12.5% alcohol and 17% residual sugar [...]]]></description>
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<p>This wonderful &#8216;pot of gold&#8217; wine is made in the ice-wine style. It is a blend of 76% Gewurztraminer and 24% Muscat. It has beautiful orange blossom and honeysuckle aromas, and flavors of pear, lychee nuts, and a bit of clove and spice. It is well balanced &#8211; with 12.5% alcohol and 17% residual sugar it still finishes clean and warm. Perfect with gingerbread and lemon poundcake! 28~</p>
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		<title>Riesling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2008 Riesling was finished with less than 1% residual sugar. It has aromas of spring flowers and nectarines. Riesling is a fresh and floral wine with a touch of sweetness and good acidity, making it a wonderful accompaniment for appetizers or any pork or poultry dishes. 15~]]></description>
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<p>The 2008 Riesling was finished with less than 1% residual sugar. It has aromas of spring flowers and nectarines. Riesling is a fresh and floral wine with a touch of sweetness and good acidity, making it a wonderful accompaniment for appetizers or any pork or poultry dishes. 15~</p>
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		<title>Chardonnay Steel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Steel Chardonnay is fermented and aged in a stainless steel tank to show off the true taste of the Chardonnay grape. It is delicate, fruity, and crisp, with a citrus finish. Great with grilled fish or chicken or grilled veggies. 17~]]></description>
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<p>The Steel Chardonnay is fermented and aged in a stainless steel tank to show off the true taste of the Chardonnay grape. It is delicate, fruity, and crisp, with a citrus finish. Great with grilled fish or chicken or grilled veggies. 17~</p>
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		<title>Petit Verdot</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aged a full 12 months in new French Oak, this 2008 dry red has subtle tannins, big dark fruit and black pepper. It is ready for drinking now but is suitable for aging as well. 100% Petit Verdot; a Bordeaux varietal typically used for blending, but is gaining favor as Virginia&#8217;s best red. Only 50 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Aged a full 12 months in new French Oak, this 2008 dry red has subtle tannins, big dark fruit and black pepper. It is ready for drinking now but is suitable for aging as well. 100% Petit Verdot; a Bordeaux varietal typically used for blending, but is gaining favor as Virginia&#8217;s best red. Only 50 cases produced. 25~</p>
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		<title>Cabernet Franc</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2008 Cabernet Franc is a medium bodied wine, with a nose of dark cherries. It has mature tannins, with flavors of dark cherry and currants, and good length and depth on the finish. It is 100% Cabernet Franc and is an ideal wine for steaks and hearty pastas. 19~]]></description>
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<p>The 2008 Cabernet Franc is a medium bodied wine, with a nose of dark cherries. It has mature tannins, with flavors of dark cherry and currants, and good length and depth on the finish. It is 100% Cabernet Franc and is an ideal wine for steaks and hearty pastas. 19~</p>
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