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    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 Availability]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/90</link>
      <description><![CDATA[2010 is undoubtedly a great vintage for Bordeaux, in the words of Robert Parker: "it is an inescapable truth that 2010 has produced another year of compelling Bordeaux that will go down as a prodigious vintage alongside 2009".Whilst the top Chateaux released at record prices there were undoubtedly some good value releases to be found. Jancis Robinson recently posted an article on her excellent site...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Very Unusual 2010 - From the Winemaking Consultant to the First Growths]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/87</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On the terroir of one of the oldest estates in the Medoc - Ch&acirc;teau d'Arsac - owner Philippe Raoux has invited a guest winemaker to create a signature wine since 2005. The winemaker has complete control from vineyard to vinification, blending and maturing the wine according to his own methods and principles. The concept was launched in 2005 with with world-famous consultant Michel Rolland....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 6 July 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/85</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Le Pin, the incredibly rare and prestigious Pomerol from Jacques Thienpont has now been released. Made in negligible quantities (500-700 cases annually) the high demand for this unique property has ensured that it has become one of the World's most iconic wines.Production is down 18% on last year though the reviews are better this year, with 96-98 from Parker. The estate's incomparable terroir, with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:17:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 5 July 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/84</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Since the release of this year's Duhart-Milon Rothschild we have been battling to secure allocations.The 2010 receives the same Parker score (94-96) as the 2009, which is currently trading at &pound;1350 per case. As we have been asked to buy Rieussec together with Duhart we can offer an exceptional deal here.You can choose any of the 3 options below or combine them in any way, although we can...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:52:19 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 21010 - 4 July 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/83</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We can now offer two more First Growths; Haut Brion, which Robert Parker calls "one of its all-time greats" and an exquisitely elegant Chateau Margaux. Quantities are limited. Margaux - &pound;8100 per case / &pound;4050 per 6.The epitome of measured, elegant Bordeaux, Chateau Margaux has produced an exquisite 2010. At 13.5% alcohol this is one of the lowest alcohols to be found in 2010 and it receives...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:45:45 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 1 July 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/82</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Today sees the release of two saintly Saint Emilions, the only two to be ranked as Premier Grands Crus Class&eacute;s A. Ausone and Cheval Blanc undoubtedly rival the left bank First Growths for quality but are made in much smaller quantities. Finally we have the last Sauternes to be released the eagerly anticipated Yquem.Ausone - &pound;13750 per case. Robert Parker is effusive is in his praise...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:09:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 30 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/81</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Not many to go now! Today we can offer the first First Growth, Mouton Rothschild. The day also sees the release of one the top super seconds, Leoville Lascases. Also released today is Angelus and a trio of Gerard Perse's powerful Saint Emilions: Pavie, Pavie Decesse and Bellevue Mondotte.Mouton Rothschild - &pound;7800 per case. A classic Mouton with a potential perfect score from Parker who compares...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:53:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 29 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/79</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Today sees the release of 2 possible perfect scores, the stunning l'Eglise Clinet from Denis Durantou and La Mission Haut Brion and its second wine. Also Figeac &amp; Clos l'Eglise.  Eglise Clinet - &pound;3500 per case. One of the Wines of the Vintage. This small production Pomerol has an incredible record of great scores in recent vintages (Along with Ausone, Eglise Clinet is the only wine to have...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:10:26 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 28 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/78</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Manic Monday failed to materialise as Bordeaux waited to see how the yesterday's release of Cos was recevied. Today should now prove to be a busy day. The Firsts are stirring at last and there is already Super-Second action with the late release yesterday afternoon of Ducru Beaucaillou, and Palmer this morning.  This afternoon one of St Emilion's stars, Troplong Mondot.Ducru Beaucaillou - &pound;...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:03:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 27 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/77</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We were expecting it to be a manic Monday and so it begins....Cos d'Estournel - &pound;2180 per case. A wine of First Growth quality but at a fraction of the price... this year's Cos is possibly better than the 2009 and they have made a gesture by reducing the price from last year (6%). A classical Cos, super-intense, smooth and long. Less flamboyant and more aristocratic than 2009. JG Prats describes...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:33:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - Best Buys]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/76</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As expected the releases paused during Vinexpo this week and we thought this would be a good chance to highlight some of the wines that we feel offer good value at the more affordable end of the market. Right Bank l'Arrosee -&pound;315 per case. Arrosee has become a favourite St Emilion in recent years, marrying ripeness with finesse and pure almost Burgundian-styled fruit. Much improved since 2002...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:13:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - Stars of the Vintage]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/75</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As people scramble for the 'Second chance sale' of tickets for the 2012 London Olympics we are able to offer you another chance to purchase some of the best wines of the 2010 vintage. Whilst we were in Bordeaux attending Vinexpo we were able to twist some arms and as such we are now able to offer small extra quantities of some of this years most demanded wines. These are offered on a first come, first...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:15:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 16 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/74</link>
      <description><![CDATA[PM- Now released: Margaux Second growth Rauzan Segla. Also Pichon Lalande, St Julien star Saint Pierre 95-97, and other top-scorers Haut Bailly 96-98, Lascombes 94-97, Branon 96-98, Pavie Macquin 96-98+, Alter Ego....PauillacPichon Lalande - &pound;1550 per case. One of the most distinguished Chateaux of Bordeaux and Pauillac, this Second Growth is now owned by Champagne Louis Roederer and now managed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:48:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 15 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/73</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Part II - PMAnother barrage of releases continues this afternoon with some big names and top-scoring Parker wines: the massively popular Montrose 96-99 &amp; Lynch Bages 95-97, Pichon Baron 97-99+, Brane Cantenac 93-96, Clinet 95-98, Issan 94-96, Branaire 93-95...Stars of the VintageMontrose - &pound;1530 per case. A profound wine and 'One of the all-time greats' from this estate. 96-99 points...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:48:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 14 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/72</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Following yesterday's holiday, the Bordelais have returned all guns blazing with a barrage of releases, including the ever-popular Leoville Barton - and an utterly brilliant Grand Puy Lacoste. Stars of the Vintage Leoville Barton - &pound;840 per case. At last we have one of our most popular wines en primeur. Leoville Barton seems underscored by Robert Parker at 91-93+ who declares it "One of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:23:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 10 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/71</link>
      <description><![CDATA[After a busy week in Bordeaux, we now have another slew of releases with (PM) Grand Puy Ducasse &pound;320, Barde Haut &pound;245 &amp; (AM) Malescot &pound;690, Chevalier &pound;550, Chevalier Blanc &pound;740, Fonbel &pound;160, Monbousquet &pound;320...STARS OF THE VINTAGEDomaine de Chevalier Rouge - &pound;550 per case. Extensive investment has paid off as recent vintages have been better and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:48:18 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - 9 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/70</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The fast pace continues with a flurry of Classed Growths and their second wines all chipping in with releases, as well as a handful of high-scoring St Emilions... Leoville Poyferre - &pound;1050, Langoa Barton &pound;515, Talbot &pound;465, La Lagune &pound;460....CLASSED GROWTHSLeoville Poyferre - &pound;1050 per case. An absolutely gorgeous 2010. After pre-orders, we have a handful of cases left...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:02:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[8 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/69</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Finally the campaign goes into full throttle with one of the most eagerly awaited releases, and a flood of others to report.Pontet Canet &pound;1185 (low stock), Calon Segur &pound;690 (low stock), Haut Bergey &pound;225 92-94 RP, Malartic Lagraviere &pound;415, Giscours &pound;500 RP92-95, Pagodes de Cos &pound;480, Echo de Lynch Bages &pound;290, Phelan Segur &pound;325, Cos Labory &pound;300, Croizet...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:21:21 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[7 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/68</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Part II - pmHaut Batailley - &pound;320 per case. We are big fans of this wine and loved the 2010.The sister-Chateau of Grand Puy Lacoste, is quintessential, elegant Bordeaux, made by Xavier Borie with careful attention to detail. We can also offer the excellent Batailley at &pound;300 per case.Yesterday was the Dragon Boat festival in China with the flow of releases out of Bordeaux slowing to a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:36:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[1 June 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/67</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Breaking news!Petite Eglise - &pound;300 per case, in the middle of our estimated range. Good, affordable Pomerol is not a contradiction in terms and if you need proof, here it is! Made by Denis Durantou of Eglise Clinet, this is no longer the second wine but a different wine made from gravel soils of Eglise Clinet. An impressive 93-95 from Neal Martin: "a voluminous, vivacious bouquet, just slightly...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:31:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[31 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/66</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Plenty of releases over the last few days to catch up on, with the first release from the Leoville Lascases team (Potensac), and the first offerings from Pomerol superstar winemaker Denis Durantou. These are brilliant value, Merlot-based wines from the man behind l'Eglise Clinet - the top Pomerol that regularly outscores Petrus - La Chenade and Les Cruzelles were the standout wines for us - and we...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:08:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[27 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/65</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This morning's releases:Poujeaux -&pound;200 per case, at the lower end of our estimate. Densely packed with super-ripe curranty fruit and a gorgeously plump texture. Structured but unforced and a big ripe finish. Generous and very easy to like this is an excellent wine to have in the cellar. 90-93 from Robert Parker "An undeniable sleeper of the vintage, this may be the finest Poujeaux I have tasted...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 15:31:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[25 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/63</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Part II - pmLacoste Borie - &pound;175 per case. Grand Puy Lacoste's well-made second wine.Desmirail - &pound;220 per case. Classed Growth Margaux now growing in popularity.It's all about the Medoc so far this morning with now three Classed Growths, and the first offerings from Cos d'Estournel and Bernard Magrez of Pape Clement. Firstly,Belgrave - &pound;210 per case. "One of the finest Belgraves...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 16:10:52 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[24 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/62</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Part II - pmThis afternoon we have two second wines from St Julien, a Classed Growth and a brace of sweet wines. From the Left Bank:Sarget de Gruaud Larose - &pound;145 per case. The second wine of Gruaud Larose, Sarget is always solid claret - a firm favourite for everyday drinking. We also have a few cases left of the brilliant value 2009 at &pound;130 per case.Moulin Riche - &pound;190 per case...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 17:33:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[23 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/61</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Some good value releases now:Senejac - &pound;105 per case. Since 2008 wine-making has been overseen by the team at Pontet Canet and quality is better than ever before. The super-cuvee Karolus is no longer made and they are in the process of converting to full biodynamic, organic viticulture.  Good Value. Capbern Gasqueton - &pound;135 per case. Owned and made by the Gasqueton family of Chateau...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:39:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[19 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/59</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A sign this morning that Bordeaux is ready to roll, with the release of two very popular Classed Growths.Beychevelle - First up, and in at the middle of our expected range. This is now one of the most popular brands in Asia in no small part to the 'dragon boat' label.Whilst we are busily confirming pre orders and the wish listwewill havesome cases to offer generally at &pound;675 per case making...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:40:08 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[17 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/58</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Releases so far:Ormes de Pez - From the Cazes family of Lynch Bages prestige, we now have this popular Saint Estephe. One of the most forward 2010s that we tasted, this is a gorgeous, fleshy wine that will be approachable early yet have a good long drinking window for those who can wait. 92-94 points "Voluminous and silky smooth towards the finish, this is an outstanding Les Ormes de Pez." Neal Martin...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:41:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[16 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/57</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A big release now, with Pomerol&rsquo;s Chateau Gazin now available at &pound;560 per case. Located on the renowned plateau of Pomerol in a single plot, bordering Chateaux Petrus and Evangile. Manager Nicolas de Baillencourt has stated: &lsquo;We hope to become the Leoville Barton of the right bank&rsquo;, offering traditionally-styled, powerful yet elegant Pomerol at a fair price. The 2010 garners...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:43:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[11 May 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/56</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The latest round of releases from Bordeaux includes several top name sweet wines, starting with the ever-popular Barsac, Doisy Vedrines, situated near Climens and Coutet. This is complex and rich and at &pound;240 per case, is offered at our bottom estimate. Recommended.Other sweet wines released include Lafaurie Peyraguey (&pound;360 &ndash; mid-estimate) and La Tour Blanche (&pound;450 &ndash;...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:44:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ordering & Pre-Ordering]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/55</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that pre-ordering is now live on the site. Pre-ordering will give you a priority allocation to be first in line on release of wines so if you have firm interest, we can act quickly to confirm what you want with automatic invoicing (subject to availability). As soon as you place your pre-order (select wines from the list by clicking the 'tick' icon), an email confirmation...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:15:40 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parker on 2010: The Verdict]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/54</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Robert Parker remains the most influential critic on Bordeaux and on 4th May reviews of the 2010 vintage are published in the Wine Advocate #194 and on his website www.erobertparker.com. "It is an inescapable truth that 2010 has produced another year of compelling Bordeaux that will go down as a prodigious vintage alongside 2009.""I have tasted enough wines from 2005, 2009 and 2010 to realize...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buying 2010 - what's new]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/53</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Our trip to Bordeaux in April confirmed that in quality, 2010 looks set to follow 2009 as another of Bordeaux's greatest vintages. Even downplaying the hype, the spectacle of En Primeur is now played out across the world, to a wider audience than ever before - and prices were no barrier in 2009. We therefore expect that release prices will benchmark 2009, at least.As with all great vintages we already...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:16:17 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010 - Vintage Report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.albanyvintners.com/news/article/52</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bordeaux 2010, like 2009 before it, is an exceptional vintage, born of extreme weather conditions. Both are vintages of big, powerful, structured wines with high alcohols and tannins, built for the long term, but stylistically they are very different. 2009 was characterised by exuberant, opulent fruit and by the incredibly velvety nature of the tannins &ndash; the result of a gradual, perfect growing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 15:16:35 +0100</pubDate>
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