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<title>Six Strings Winery Blog</title><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/index.html</link><description>Latest Wine and Music News From Six Strings Winery</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright Six Strings Winery&#x2c; LLC</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-07-03T09:23:35-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:13:55 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>Just A Little More Time... 2006 Reds Are Big and Bold&#x21;</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-07-03T09:23:35-07:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Iain and I wrapped up a marathon tasting session at the winery yesterday and we came to conclusion that our 2006 red wines are just about ready to go.  The 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is already in the bottle and should be ready for an October or November release.  The 2006 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will be bottled this month and should also be ready for a December release.  Unlike the 05' wines which did not need a lot of time to hit their stride, the 06' wines are big and bold with a firm tannin structure that you will surely notice.  Be patient with these wines as it will be worth the wait.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Six Strings Winery Wins Gold and Bronze at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-12T13:44:37-08:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Six Strings Winery has been awarded a gold medal in the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for its 2005 Monterey County Pinot Noir in the $25.00 to $34.99 category and a bronze medal in the same competition for its 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay in the premium $30.00 and over category.  Gary Cornick comments: "Iain and I are excited to get this recognition from a major wine competition and want to say thanks to everyone on the Six Strings team that was involved in making these wines."  Check out the <a href="sfcwine.html" rel="self" title="SF Wine Release">Press Release</a> for more information on the competition and awards.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Santa Lucia Highlands&#x27; Winegrowers Announce Press and Trade Tasting</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-04T07:50:05-08:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation&rsquo;s winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district&rsquo;s world-class vinifera, will be conducting a private tasting for wine retailers, restaurateurs, and the press. On Monday, April 7 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco, the media and trade will have the opportunity to sample the newest releases from more than twenty-five Santa Lucia Highlands&ndash;appellated brands including new releases from Six Strings.  Space at the tasting will be limited and reservations are needed to attend. Complimentary admission for qualified press, retail, and restaurant professionals is available online at the <a href="http://www.santaluciahighlands.com/events" rel="external" title="Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands">Santa Lucia Highlands</a> website.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Latest Six Strings Featured Artist is Francois &#x26; Rodrigo - Spanish Guitars&#x21;</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-12-03T09:40:38-08:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Six Strings Winery is pleased to introduce you to the music of Francois & Rodrigo.  Their exciting blend of flamenco and spanish classical techniques capture worldly music that is full of passion and energy.  They recently played live at our 2007 Customer Appreciation event and were fantastic.  Their current CD is titled "Festival" and we hope everyone purchases a copy.  Check out the <a href="music.html" rel="self" title="Music">Music</a> page on our website for more information about these exciting musicians and where to find their music.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Six Strings Releases the 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-11-30T09:04:09-08:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/nov-2007#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/nov-2007#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the release of our 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay.  This is a hand-crafted, single-vineyard wine made with premium fruit from the famed Santa Lucia Highlands region of Monterey County.  For more information and tasting notes, please visit the <a href="wines.html" rel="self" title="Wines">Wines </a>page on our site.  For information on how to purchase this wine, please visit our <a href="store.html" rel="self" title="Winery Store">Winery Store</a> page.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Harvest Is Underway at Six Strings Winery</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-09-29T15:06:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/sep-2007#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/sep-2007#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Things are getting crazy at the winery as the 2007 harvest is in full swing.  The first fruit to come in this year was our Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands.  As we always do, we picked at night and got the fruit into the winery just as the sun was coming up over the mountains.  The fruit looks great with small berries and clusters that are tightly bunched.  <br /><br />The very next morning we brought in the Chardonnay from the same vineyard.  It was picked at the optimum ripeness and looks great.  2007 was an incredible year in the Santa Lucia Highlands due to the very mild weather and absence of heat spikes.  We were able to leave the fruit on the vines much longer than in other growing areas and this bodes well for the development of some wonderful flavors in the wines.<br /><br />Next up is our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley region of Sonoma.  If all goes well with the weather this week, it looks like we will be picking the fruit in this vineyard early Saturday morning!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Great Article on Six Strings Winery</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><dc:subject>Six Strings Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-06-04T11:02:44-07:00</dc:date><link>http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/jun-2007#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://74.220.202.48/~sixstrin/blog_files/jun-2007#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Be sure to check out the recent article on Six Strings Winery written by "The Wine Guy" David Cox.  Its a nice look at the winery and the people involved, and includes David's tasting notes on the upcoming wines.  <a href="http://www.gilroydispatch.com/lifestyles/contentview.asp?c=215831" rel="external" title="Strumming To Their Own Beat">Read the article</a>.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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