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September 2000 - Issue No.1

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR September 2000
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-- "The Crush" - the wine harvest is upon us
-- "What's in a name?" - the demystification of Claret
-- "Foster's, Australian for Wine" - big news in the wine industry
-- Free Monthly Wine Tasting, 3-6pm September 9
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- THE CRUSH, By Andrew Campbell
Fall is a time for football, Mariner baseball (hopefully), and the
harvesting of grapes. It is a time when winemakers decide the right date
to harvest their grapes for their optimum flavor. Immediately after
harvest, the grapes are relieved of their coveted juice. This is called
"The Crush" in wine-speak...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/crush.htm

-- WHAT'S IN A NAME?, By Martin Pugh
I am led to believe that Claret is a term not frequently used in the
States. I thought I would explain where the term came from, its'
pronunciation, and what wines it covers...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/claret.htm

-- FOSTER'S, AUSTRALIAN FOR WINE, By John W. Schultz
Foster's Brewing Group Ltd, Australia's largest brewer is in negotiations
with Beringer Wine Estates to purchase the super quality American wine
company for approximately 1.4 billion US dollars...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/industrynews000901.htm

-- FREE MONTHLY WINE TASTING, 3-6pm SEPTEMBER 9
If you are not busy 3-6pm Saturday the 9th, you are invited to the Pete's
East Wine Shop Monthly specials Tasting. They are conveniently located a
few blocks from Bellevue Square. The WineSquire.com group will be
attending and will be available for autographs or to sign a special
bottle! :-)
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/tastings.htm

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Beringer Founder's Estate Chardonnay 1998 (California) $11
2. Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 1999 (New Zealand) $11
3. Farallon Chardonnay 1998 (California) $10
4. Chateau Lancyre Pic Saint-Loup 1998 "Vielles Vignes" $17
5. Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc 1998 (Washington) $8
6. Jacob's Creek Chardonnay 1999 (South-Eastern Australia) $8
7. L'Ecole "Barrel Fermented" Semillon 1998 (Washington) $15
8. Randall Harris Merlot/Cabernet 1998 (Washington) $10
9. Robert Mondavi Napa Chardonnay 1998 (California) $20
10. Stonehaven Premium Shiraz 1998 (Australia) $8
http://www.winesquire.com/squire.htm

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1995 (Italy) $50
2. Louis M. Martini Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard "Gnarly Vines" 1997
(California) $34
3. Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Non-Vintage (France) $37
4. Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $29
5. 3 Rivers Winery Chardonnay Columbia Valley 1999 (Washington) $25
6. Beringer Knight's Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $27
7. Mer Soleil Chardonnay 1997 (California) $36
8. Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $68
9. Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Washington) $25
10. Treana Red Meritage 1997 (California) $33
http://www.winesquire.com/cellar.htm

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TIP: The wines on the Cellar list make excellent gifts! Going to a dinner
party, want to make a statement, friend have a birthday? Get something you
know they will enjoy--WINE! One size fits all.
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