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		<title>Lincourt Vineyards, Chardonnay 2007</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 22:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard is located in the Santa Rita Hills region of the Santa Ynez valley. The property has steep, south facing hillsides and a soil mix of sand, loam and limestone, and the unique cool maritime influenced climate tempered with southern California Sunshine. One would be hard pressed to find a more textbook place for growing chardonnay. It is here that Bill Foley planted his vineyard. Taking a page from a burgundian playbook, the chardonnay is hand harvested, whole cluster pressed and fermented in French oak, then a touch of malo, to take off the edge and left sur lie for 19 months before bottling. A beautifully rich wine that is well -balanced and structured with a core acidity and a streak of minerality.  Aromas of roasted apples, lemons and ripe melon on a long, lingering finish. Buy it online at http://shop.wineworldspirits.com/sku16629.html Lincourt Vineyards, Chardonnay 2007 91 Points Wine Spectator on a $25 price point. Rancho Santa Rosa  Vineyard Santa Rita Hills AVA California]]></description>
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		<title>Who won Sip and Slurp 2013?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 20:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Second annual Sip &#38; Slurp, on May 12, celebrated Seattle Beer Week with oysters and beer at Wine World &#38; Spirits. Taylor Shellfish was on hand, shucking delicious oysters to pair with the Northwest beers. The oysters were so delicious, that Taylors ran out of oysters for the event. They had to run out to grab more oysters to satisfy the demand for salty, briny goodness. Fifteen different beers were available for pairing with the oysters.  A diverse beer line up included everything from a Wit to an oyster stout to a Belgian tripel. Although stouts are usually considered the &#8220;go-to&#8221; beer for oyster pairing, beer lovers got to experiment with their tasting tokens and experiment they did! For two years in a row, a stout beer has NOT ended up as the winner. The winner is&#8230; Silver City Fat Woody Scotch Ale Here are the top five beers to pair with oysters: Silver City Fat Woody Fort George Quick Wit Fremont Summer Ale Silver City Ziggy Zoggy Summer Lager Fort George Murky Pearl Oyster Stout To be honest, before the event, we thought it was the Murky Pearl Oyster Stout&#8217;s competition to lose. Instead a big, boozy, malty scotch ale took top honors for 2013. I guess the malty sweetness was an excellent contrast to the saltiness of the oysters for a delicious salty sweet mouthful. Light and crisp summer ales took the next three spots as a number of participants opted for lighter beers to complement their oysters. Surprisingly, Fort George&#8217;s Quick Wit came out on top of their Murky Pearl Stout. What is your favorite pairing with raw oysters?]]></description>
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		<title>DeLeon Tequila Finally Hits The Shelf!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 21:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be one the first in Washington to get your hands on a bottle of the Deleon Tequila- Never before have we had this exclusive brand in the state, and Wine World &#38; Spirits in Seattle will be the first to carry it! Celebrities have recently been buying up this amazing tequila which has catapulted this tequila into cult status &#8211; and while it&#8217;s expensive and has great packaging, our whole spirits staff agreed that all 5 of their line-up were incredible too! This week we had the privilege of getting a visit from Vik Raol, Brand Ambassador for DeLeon Tequila. For those who don’t know, DeLeon is an exquisite line of tequilas that are among the few that refuse to use any sort of coloring or flavor additives that are legally allowed under Mexican Law. Flavor additives you ask? Some producers (to remain nameless) use things like Wood Extract to flavor their tequila or (whisper it) Glycerin to taper the alcohol burn. DeLeon proudly shuns such ideas and is considered the purest tequila on record, as documented by the Consejo Regulador Del Tequila (Tequila Regulatory Council). Beyond being pure and natural, the primary barrels that they use are 150 &#8211; 200 year old Haute Futaie French Oak barrels that introduce a nice softness to the tequila. Furthermore, they enhance their Anejo, Extra Anejo and Leona marks with barrels acquired from one of the finest Sauternes produces in the world. I know who, but they don’t officially tell, so I won’t. You’ll just have to come in to ask if you need to know! The Sauternes is a very nice accent on the nose with notes of fruitcake and sweetness that balance very well with the softness of the oak. All work harmoniously to enhance the agave instead of masking over it. Accolades abound for everything from quality to flavor profile to packaging design. These tequilas have everything going for them. They are new to Washington State, so be sure to come on in and drop your name on my list, or email me at JohnS@wineworldspirits.com to be one of the first people in our Evergreen State to hold a bottle of DeLeon Tequila in your hands. Wine World &#38; Spirits has by far the widest range of Tequila and Mezcal in Seattle, and is best place to buy tequila in Washington State! Come by and see our incredible line-up! &#8211;]]></description>
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		<title>BBQ Picks for Spring in Seattle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 04:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BBQ’s can involve an incredibly diverse array of foods and flavors, so it’s hard to say what wine goes well with “all barbecue.” However, for RED WINE fans, here&#8217;s my first series of BBQ picks of local reds since we&#8217;re going to have more grilling weather before &#8220;June-u-ary&#8221; sets in! All of these wines just arrived at Wine World and Spirits and are current releases from these wineries. Stay tuned for my WHITE WINE BBQ Pics! Kerloo Rose&#8217; 2012 &#8211; $19.99 This delicious dry Rose’ is made from 100% Grenache grapes, typical of most Sothern French rose’s from Provence. Clean, crisp, refreshing, with just enough fruit to be interesting but not sweet. Rose’ is the perfect wine to sip on when firing up the BBQ and nibbling on cheeses, and can be especially great for the Northwest’s favorite seafood, grilled salmon! I often suggest dry Rose’ for a hot summer day for red wine lovers to enjoy and cool down a bit with as the day does the same, setting the stage for a bottle of good hearty red. Purple Star Syrah 2010 &#8211; $14.99  It&#8217;s pretty common to get smokey flavors and meats marinated in sweeter style BBQ &#38; Teriyaki sauces. Should that be the case for your BBQ, Syrah is often a great pairing, as it’s a bold, rich wine that can stand up to the “subtle sweetness” in these kinds of foods and still taste great on its’ own. The 2010 Purple Star is no exception, big and dark and chewy enough to enjoy with a delicious steak or BBQ ribs! Two Vintners Zinfandel 2009 &#8211; $19.99 Zinfandel is not too common in Washington – but is a great BBQ wine because of its tendency to present very ripe flavors. The Two Vintners is a classic example of the grape that California has loved for decades and we’re just getting to know – made by two young local winemakers who make wine for other wineries. This medium-bodied and highly aromatic wine would be perfect for mildly spicy foods on the grill, as it’s fruit forward nature will cool your palette after a lot of spice, and is unique enough that you’ll want to experience it on its’ own as well. Now go fire up those grills! David LeClaire Sommelier &#38; Founder or Wine World &#38; Spirits]]></description>
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		<title>Quilter’s Irish Death</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brewed locally in Ellensburg, WA., with the rich body of a traditional Irish Stout, Quilter’s Irish Death is a dark, smooth, Ale.  Irish Death is a malt bomb. We lovingly refer to it as beer candy. While tempting to session this beer, the name is a necessary reminder that despite it&#8217;s being surprisingly approachable, this beer weighs in at a hefty 7.8% ABV. It&#8217;s mild nose is characterized by dark toasted grain. Dark brown and opaque. Extremely well balanced malt and toasted grain flavors, hopped just enough to counteract malty sweetness without overpowering. With a slight bourbon-y taste, and plenty of coffee notes, it has a bit of a smokiness to it as well. Not fitting directly into any one style or category, this beer is it&#8217;s own master.]]></description>
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		<title>Salida Albarino</title>
		<link>http://wineworldspirits.com/staff-picks/david-leclaire/salida-albarino/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 09:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[David&#8217;s pick of the week is Salida Albarino.  Albarino is a Spanish varietal from Northern Spain, rarely grown in the US. This delicious white Washington wine, made by legendary winemaker Doug McCrea, is gorgeous, silky, and rich; perfect for sipping alone or with a delicate seafood dish! I was impressed! On sale now for $19.99 at Wine World &#38; Spirits. Stop by the store or shop for Salida Albarino online.]]></description>
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		<title>2 Minutes with the Count &#8211; Villa Calcinaia in Greve, Chianti</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 00:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>arnie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week I had the privilege of tasting four outstanding Tuscan wines with Villa Calcinaia’s owner Count Sebastiano Capponi. His family purchased this estate in the 16th century and they continue re-invest in the winery and the vineyards in their relentless pursuit of quality. The estate is located in Greve, the heart of the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Sienna. We tasted four wines from Calcinaia, whose name refers to its limestone-rich soils. Here are the wines with my tasting notes: 2009 Chianti Classico – this is a beautiful, traditional Chianti that is rich and fruit forward. It is comprised of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, two traditional grape varieties. I like the fact that they stuck to well-earned tradition rather than manipulating the blend with Merlot and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. The Calcinaia is the real deal; delicious and tasting true to its origins. 2008 Chianti Riserva – this is a huge, massive wine from 100% Sangiovese. The grapes are picked as a massal not clonal, selection. Only the best vines from the estate’s best sites are chosen for propagation, producing a variety of Sangiovese with slightly different DNA. The result is a wine of greater complexity and character. The Riserva is aged 18 months in large Slovonian casks and French puncheons. This wine will age well over the next 10-15 years. 2007 Casarsa – a single vineyard Merlot from 50 year old vines that reminds me of the great Pomerols of Bordeaux. Like Pomerol, the vines are planted on clay soils, ideal for Merlot. The wine is aged 18 months in barrique. This wine is also destined for cellaring over the next 10 years. 2005 Vin Santo – Tuscany’s emblematic dessert wine made from Trebbiano, Malvasia and Canaiolo. It is aged in small casks (caratelli) for 7 years, producing an intense resinous wine with strong notes of dried apricot. The Vin Santo is not unctuous nor too sweet so it is ideal with foie gras, matured cheeses and pastry like bischotti.]]></description>
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		<title>Ron Pampero Rum</title>
		<link>http://wineworldspirits.com/staff-picks/patricks-pick-ron-pampero-rum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 00:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patrick&#8217;s pick of the week at Wine World and Spirits is Ron Pampero Rum. Watch the video for more info! Brown rum distilled from fermented molasses. Blend of rums from 2 to 5 years old in used whisky and bourbon barrels. This rum owes its flavor and character to a combination of aged rum, vanilla, cocoa and spice.Bottled at 40% alcohol by volume.]]></description>
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		<title>Aha Toro Anejo Tequila</title>
		<link>http://wineworldspirits.com/staff-picks/johns-pick-aha-toro-anejo-tequila/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 23:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nathan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tequila Aha Toro Anejo is an excellent tequila made from 100% Agave. Its smooth, delicate aroma, amber hue and incomparable flavor make it a beverage for true connoisseurs. I particularly enjoy just a touch of spice that comes along on the finish. Such an outstanding tequila deserves an outstanding presentation, which is why it is bottled in a unique, handcrafted piece of blown glass. They currently have a 375ml bonus bottle attached making them one of the best buys in tequila for Cinco de Mayo. Also, for those of you you like to support local business, even though Aha Toro isn&#8217;t a local product (All tequila must come from Mexico), it is imported by a local comapany called William Ryan Select over in Bellevue. Best way to keep your money local when enjoying tequila on Cinco de Mayo!]]></description>
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		<title>Rat City Roller Girls Return to Wine World</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 22:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The infamous Rat City Roller Girls will return to Wine World, May 18, 5-7pm to help us celebrate Seattle Beer Week.  You already know how fun the Rat City Roller Girls are but did you know that they are inspirational as well? We will be featuring Big Al&#8217;s Rat City Blonde and Wine Girl Wines&#8217; My Derby Wife wine at the tasting bars as the derby girls are skating around the store. In addition, at 5:30 there will be simultaneous Derby Girl weddings. Experience part of the story behind My Derby Wife wines. Big Al&#8217;s Brewing They have inspired Big Al&#8217;s Brewing to call their refreshing blonde ale, Rat City Blonde. This session beer is a blonde ale, packed with flavor. A lot of blonde ales are wimpy and weak but not this blonde ale!  Just like the  Rat City Girls, Rat City Blonde has a bit of spice and sweetness to go along with the deliciously bitter hop.  Unlike the derby girls, this blonde ale is not in your face. Light and refreshing, the Rat City Blonde maybe your favorite spring/summer beer! Come in and find out if Blondes REALLY  have more fun &#160; My Derby Wife Angela Jacobs, a retired Rat City Girl and wine maker , will be pouring samples of her Derby Wife Wines. Come meet the wine maker and the women behind the My Derby Wife Series 2011 My Derby Wife &#8220;Sami Automatic&#8221; Gewurztraminer 2012 My Derby Wife &#8220;Sun Shiner&#8221; Viognier 2011 My Derby Wife &#8220;Calder Bluff&#8221; Chardonnay 2012 My Derby Wife &#8220;Scarlet Leather&#8221; Syrah Rosé 2010 My Derby Wife &#8220;Lexi Luther&#8221; Cabernet Franc 2010 My Derby Wife &#8220;Primp Daddy&#8221; Merlot 2010 My Derby Wife &#8220;Rumble Fist&#8221; Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 My Derby Wife &#8220;Vex Factor&#8221; Red Blend 2010 My Derby Wife &#8220;Sheeza Brickhouse&#8221; Malbec Help us celebrate Seattle Beer week with this wild and wonderful event, May 18 5-7pm]]></description>
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