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		<title>Wine and Weather</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wine and Weather The Central Coast has seen a shift in the seasons as we begin to approach harvest.  Here in Paso Robles have received about 2 inches of rain this past week and are seeing some cooler day and night temperatures. In the vineyard, this first rain of the season only soaked into the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/10/08/wine-and-weather/</link>
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		<title>Savor the Summer at Hearthstone Vineyard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Summer has officially arrived and we would like invite you to savor it with us at Hearthstone Vineyard!  Our tasting room is open Thursday &#8211; Monday from 11am- 5pm. Check out what upcoming events we have in store for you fans: Weekly Wine Down – Every Friday Our Weekly Wine Downs will continue through the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/06/26/savor-the-summer-at-hearthstone-vineyard/</link>
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		<title>A Little Bit About Pinot Noir</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Pinot &#38; Paella taking place this weekend, we thought we’d share with you some information on Pinot Noir! Originally from the Burgundy region of France, Pinot Noir has become internationally recognized for its ability to produce some of the world’s finest wines. Historically, the first recorded reference of Pinot Noir was in 1375, though [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/06/04/a-little-bit-about-pinot-noir/</link>
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		<title>Wine Festival Weekend at Hearthstone Vineyard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 29th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival is just around the corner! Next weekend wineries throughout the Paso Robles region will be holding special events in celebration of Wine Fest. Here&#8217;s what will be happening at the Hearthstone  Vineyard tasting room: Friday, May 20: We&#8217;ll be kicking off Wine Festival Weekend with our Weekly Wine [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/05/14/wine-festival-weekend-at-hearthstone-vineyard/</link>
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		<title>The Growth Cycle of Grapevines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we’ll take a brief look at the stages a vine goes through in a year’s time. A vine starts the year off in dormancy, during the coldest months of the year. Roots may grow during this time, but there is no outward growth of the vines. Vines are pruned during this period to remove [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/05/05/the-growth-cycle-of-grapevines/</link>
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		<title>A Bit About the Rhônes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Hospice du Rhône coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share with you some information on Rhone varietals! Although Hearthstone Vineyard will not be participating in Hospice du Rhône’s tasting event, we do have our own standout Rhône-based blends. So what does it mean exactly for a wine from Paso Robles to be a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/04/27/all-about-the-rhones/</link>
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		<title>Upcoming Releases at Hearthstone Vineyard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With summertime around the corner, we have some exciting upcoming releases at Hearthstone Vineyard! Last Saturday winemaker Paul &#38; friends bottled four lots of wine &#8211; the 2010 Pearl Delight, 2010 Grenache Rosé, 2008 Grenache and 2009 Pinot Noir. While the Pinot Noir still needs much time to age  in the bottle, we are excited [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/04/19/upcoming-releases-at-hearthstone-vineyard/</link>
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		<title>Clones</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When a viticulturist is choosing what variety to plant, another important factor must be taken into consideration: the clone. The clone of a grape is basically its subdivision within the variety, or a further distinction beyond its varietal. Vines of a particular clone are all originally from a mother vine, resulting from spontaneous genetic mutations [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/04/13/clones/</link>
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		<title>New Wine Releases at Hearthstone Vineyard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone who joined us for Zinfandel Festival last weekend! We had a great time pouring our wines, meeting new people, and seeing old friends. It may have been pouring rain, but that didn&#8217;t stop us &#8211; the BBQ was on and Paul&#8217;s sausage sandwiches were a big hit! As of last weekend, we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/03/25/new-wine-releases-at-hearthstone-vineyard/</link>
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		<title>Zinfandel Festival at Hearthstone Vineyard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Come celebrate Zinfandel Festival (March 18-20) with us at Hearthstone Vineyard! We will be pouring our 2007 Reserve Zinfandel all weekend long, along with our Primitivo blends. We have food pairings, barbeques, and great wine specials in store for you Zin Fans! Friday we’ll kick off Zin Fest with our Wine Club Pick-up Party from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hearthstonevineyard.com/blog/2011/03/12/zinfandel-festival-at-hearthstone-vineyard/</link>
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