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      <title><![CDATA[Texas Bluebonnet Wine & Chocolate]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What Makes This Show Different From Other Culinary Events In The Area?

The Wine

- You do not have to pay a separate admission to taste the wines on the show floor – sample over 600 wines with one admission price.

-  The wines presented are from across the globe and not from one region – over 150 wineries from around the world including Argentina, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand and the United States.

-  Winery principles pour the wine for you instead of local contacts.

The Chefs

-   You do not have to pay an extra admission to see celebrity chefs. 

-    The demonstrations are hosted by The Washington Post.

-   Several demonstrations include the proper pairing of foods with wine.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Flavors of the French Winescape: Approachable Alsace]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alliance Française de Chicago
Series of six classes: $245 / Individual classes: $45
Classes for those interested in learning about the history, terroir, grapes, and philosophies behind each great region. Hone your tasting skills and zero in on your wine preferences. Five different wines will be sampled at each class.

6:15 pm]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Alsace Varietals Festival]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Come join us in beautiful Anderson Valley for a weekend in celebration of your favorite white wines, complete with music, food, and more! This 3rd annual event highlights Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat, made by the world's finest producers of Alsace-style wines. Participants will have a chance to sample wines from around the world, meet the winemakers, enjoy dishes crafted by local food purveyors, and dance to music by local artists. Accommodations in Anderson Valley are limited, so make your plans early! Tickets go on-sale November 1, 2009]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[South Beach Wine and Food Festival]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.

In 2006, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival celebrated its fifth anniversary and became one of the largest and most well-known festivals of its kind in the country.

The 2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine will take place Thursday, February 25 – Sunday, February 28. Some of the industry’s most recognized and respected principals will again converge on Miami Beach to entertain and educate thousands of guests.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New York Wine Expo]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Treat Yourself - Experience One Of Life's Greatest Pleasures

Taste The Wines Of The World

 ~ 	Visit over 170 wine producers in a single day.
 ~ 	Sample over 600 products from around the world.
 ~ 	Speak directly to winemakers and other winery principals who will pour for you.
 ~ 	Pick up tips on serving, pricing and selecting the right vintage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alliance Française de Chicago Wine Tasting Series: Wines from France]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alliance Française de Chicago, 810 N. Dearborn St., info@af-chicago.org, (312) 337 1070
Classes for those interested in learning about the history, terroir, grapes, and philosophies behind each great region. Hone your tasting skills and zero in on your wine preferences. Five different wines will be sampled at each class. Class starts at 6:15 pm.
Series of six classes: $245 / Individual classes: $45

September 24 - La méthode champenoise: How is Champagne produced and what makes it so unique
October 15 - Discovering the Loire: France&#146;s most diverse and underappreciated AOC region
November 19 &#149; Baffling Burgundy: Two grapes, yet so much complexity
February 18 - Alsace: France's varietal wine region
March 25 - Rhône: The region that should be two
April 22 - Bordeaux: Mastering the basics

Classes will be taught by Megan Wiig, a graduate of the prestigious Organisation Internationale du Vin et des Eaux de Vie where she studied the marketing, management, and economics of global wine and spirits industries. Megan has presented wine lectures internationally and is fluent in French and German, in addition to her native English. Her passion for wine and international cultures has led to a successful career in wine education.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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