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Rhone_Rangers_picks.ID_WB = 5442992;
Rhone_Rangers_picks.sPubDate = "7/16/2004 4:44:08 PM GMT";
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Rhone_Rangers_picks.appDeck = "Some outstanding Rhone bottlings from U.S. producers";
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Rhone_Rangers_picks[i++] = new Array("","Rulo 2003 Viognier, $18","This Walla Walla winery's '02 bottling was a bit sweet for some palates, but this version has lost its residual sugar. Dry and a bit minerally, it delivers beautiful peach aromas and should develop nicely.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "98", "82", "", "", "", "", "");
Rhone_Rangers_picks[i++] = new Array("","JC Cellars '02 Ventana Vineyards Syrah, $30","Lush, with a chasm-like depth. Yet a few tart, acidic notes brush the side of your tongue as it keeps offering up new layers. A beautiful wine.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
Rhone_Rangers_picks[i++] = new Array("","Beckmen Vineyards '01 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache, $30","Tart berries, a peppery note and  touch of brine all mix together here, with a strong, chewy finish.  Also look for Beckmen's Cuvée Le Bec, a $14 blend that offers an excellent entry to Rhone flavors.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
Rhone_Rangers_picks[i++] = new Array("","McCrea Cellars '02 Sirocco, $25","A true Rhone blend from the shadow of Mt. Rainier, this builds on a grenache base with syrah, mourvedre and cunoise. A perennial winner, and a good example of winemaker Doug McCrea's skill.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
Rhone_Rangers_picks[i++] = new Array("","Tablas Creek '02 Cotes de Tablas Blanc, $20","Beautiful balance of viognier, marsanne, grenache blanc and rousanne. Bright and well-paired with summer seafood.","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
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