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<p>Back in 1978, winemaker Jacques de Coninck took a trip from his family's nearly 300 year old winery in St. Emilon, France to California's budding Napa Valley to scope out some of the area's vineyard sites that boasted the very best climate conditions and soil types.&nbsp; What he discovered there over 30 years ago was 225 acres of prime real estate that he and his family purchased and turned into the Beaucanon Estate Winery where, since 1983, they have been producing some of Napa Valley's most distinctive, epic and uncommon wines. &nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://thelifestyleloft.com/storage/vineyard_longwood.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1306349543574" alt="" /></span></span>These are varietals true to the de Coninck's rich heritage that express the intense fruit quality of California with the balance and elegance of the Bordeaux structure.&nbsp; Tasting any of the Beaucanon Estate labels is like experiencing a world class wine that still, however, remains a treasured secret here in the heart of Napa Valley.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-11575695.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Enchanting Women Behind California’s Most Beloved Wines</title><category>JULIANNE LAKS</category><category>john hoty</category><category>sally johnson</category><category>taj tashombe</category><category>the lifestyle loft</category><category>vineyards</category><category>wine</category><category>wine bars</category><category>wine down wednesdays</category><category>winemakers</category><dc:creator>::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 20:18:38 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/2011/5/4/the-enchanting-women-behind-californias-most-beloved-wines.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">545521:9342007:11361381</guid><description><![CDATA[There is a calming new surge of flavor and expression flowing from California&rsquo;s premiere winemaking regions and, to no surprise, the lovely hands and minds producing these exceptional varietals are those of a very talented roster of women.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-11361381.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>WINE 101: THE RULES OF WINE TASTING</title><category>John Hoty</category><category>WINE BLOG</category><category>cool</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>los angeles</category><category>tastemaking</category><category>wine 101</category><category>wine down wednesdays</category><category>wine tasting</category><category>wine tips</category><dc:creator>::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:56:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/2011/4/21/wine-101-the-rules-of-wine-tasting-1.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">545521:9342007:11225988</guid><description><![CDATA[All too often so many new consumers are put off by the &ldquo;rules&rdquo; of wine drinking.&nbsp; Well, rest easy, recruits!&nbsp; I am here to tell you once and for all: THERE ARE NO RULES.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-11225988.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>WINE 101: THE RULES OF WINE TASTING</title><category>John Hoty</category><category>WINE BLOG</category><category>cool</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>los angeles</category><category>social</category><category>tastemaking</category><category>the lifestyle loft</category><category>wine</category><category>wine 101</category><category>wine tasting</category><category>wine tips</category><dc:creator>::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:52:50 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/2011/4/21/wine-101-the-rules-of-wine-tasting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">545521:9342007:11225970</guid><description><![CDATA[All too often so many new consumers are put off by the &ldquo;rules&rdquo; of wine drinking.&nbsp; Well, rest easy, recruits!&nbsp; I am here to tell you once and for all: THERE ARE NO RULE]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-11225970.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>*NEXT EVENT* WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS | 27 APRIL - BOTTLEROCK (DOWNTOWN LA)</title><category>cool</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>los angeles</category><category>tastemaking</category><category>wine</category><category>wine bars</category><category>wine bars</category><category>wine down wednesdays</category><category>wine down wednesdays LA</category><category>wine tastings</category><dc:creator>::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:46:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/2011/4/21/next-event-wine-down-wednesdays-27-april-bottlerock-downtown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">545521:9342007:11225915</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://thelifestyleloft.com/storage/BR_HOMEPAGE.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1303408021331" alt="" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span><span><span><strong>::NEXT EVENT DETAILS::</strong><br /><br /><strong>27 APRIL | BOTTLEROCK | DOWNTOWN LA</strong></span></span></span></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-11225915.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS | CITY SIP WINE BAR</title><category>citysipla</category><category>cool</category><category>lifestyle</category><category>los angeles</category><category>social</category><category>tastemaking</category><category>the lifestyle loft</category><category>wine</category><category>wine bars</category><category>wine bars</category><category>wine down wednesdays</category><category>wine down wednesdays</category><category>wine tastings</category><dc:creator>::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:17:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/2011/4/8/wine-down-wednesdays-city-sip-wine-bar.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">545521:9342007:11094192</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>FEBURARY 2011</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS | CITY SIP WINE BAR | LOS ANGELES</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS | THE NOSE WINE BAR | PASADENA</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS | PRESENTED BY ::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::<br /><br />WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS is a monthly wine, food &amp; music experience that kicked off January 26th at Nose Wine Bar in Pasadena, CA.&nbsp;<br /><br />WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS consists of 11 occasions taking place the last Wednesday of every month featuring new &amp; established wine bars throughout Los Angeles area between January - December 2011.&nbsp;<br /><br />This culinary series is designed to act as a professional after work social environment and provide educational opportunities for wine | food pairings featuring distributors from exclusive wineries in Temecula, Santa Barbara, Napa Valley and imports from around the globe.&nbsp;<br /><br />In addition WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS provides a relaxing &amp; rejuvenating experience with soothing musical selections and a sexy atmosphere suited for tastemakers with an indulgence for fine wine.<br /><br />LIVE. BEYOND. CONVENTION.<br /><br />::THE LIFESTYLE LOFT::</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thelifestyleloft.com/wine-down-wednesdays/rss-comments-entry-10334661.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
