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January 2001 - Vol.2 No.1

Happy New Year!
Easing into the new millennium, we at WineSquire have made a couple resolutions: keeping wine-buying within a budget, and being sure to protect (store properly) the wine we do invest in. In this issue and following editions, look for articles on these topics, as well as cellar management tips, wine purchase strategies, quantity planning for parties, and of course, timely picks for what to look for each month.

And new this month: try our WineSquire Survey! Located on our home page. Cast your vote and see what the rest of the WineSquire community votes, too. We'll have a variety of survey topics presented throughout the year.

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR JANUARY 2001
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-- "Buying Tips" - What’s good to buy now and stay on budget.
-- "Northwest Wines in Top 100" - National magazine recognizes best of the northwest.
-- "Wine Thieves" - They are in every winery.
-- "Storage Options" - Protect your wine investment.
-- "Drink it UP!" - The alcoholic beverage industry never had it so good.
-- Featured Product: Wine Cooler/Ice Bucket - No wine service is complete without one.
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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TIP: Don’t keep white wines in the fridge for weeks on end as this can deaden the flavors when you do finally open and drink them. But a little chilling before serving is good. A good rule of thumb for whites is a maximum of 51°F (a little cooler for lighter/acidic whites or sparklers). Perfect drinking temperature is most easily attained and kept with a bucket and iced water.
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-- BUYING TIPS, By Andrew Campbell
What’s good to buy now, and stay on a budget. Buying strategies for the new millennium.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/buytips.htm

-- NW WINES IN TOP 100, By Bob Woehler
Every year about now, The Wine Spectator, the nation’s largest wine magazine, lists the top 100 wines of the year. Check out how Northwest wines fared.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw001213.htm

-- WINE THIEVES, By Ken Seligman
Every winery has at least one wine thief lurking about. Many wineries probably have several.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/winethief.htm

-- STORAGE OPTIONS, By John Schultz
Never has there been so many age-worthy, investment grade wines available. Review your options for optimum storage.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/storage.htm

-- DRINK IT UP! By John Schultz
The alcoholic beverage industry never had it so good. With the NASDAQ on the slide and the US economic future uncertain, you can count on one thing; the spirits, beer and wine business has never been better.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in010110.htm

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-- FEATURED PRODUCT: WINE COOLER/ICE BUCKET
Towle Silversmiths Silver-Plated Ice Bucket. For elegant presentation and optimal chilling of champagne or white wine, a silver ice bucket is de rigueur.
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#bucket

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Terra Rosa "Deaver Vineyard" Zinfandel 1998 (California) $20
2. Waterbrook "Klipsun Vineyard" Sauvignon Blanc 1999 (Washington) $8
3. Bonterra Chardonnay 1999 (California) $10
4. Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 1998 (Spain) $9
5. Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1997 (Washington) $10
6. Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay 1998 (California) $17
7. Pazo De Senorans Albarino 1999 (Spain) $14
8. Randall Harris Merlot Washington State 1999 (Washington) $17
9. Falesco Vitiano 1999 (Italy) $9
10. Michel Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 1998 (France) $11
http://www.winesquire.com/squire.htm

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Barnard Griffin Zinfandel 1998 (Washington) $21
2. Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley 1997 (Washington) $21
3. Hendry Napa Cabernet Sauvignon "Block 8" 1997 (California) $44
4. Cambria Reserve Chardonnay 1996 (California) $33
5. BV Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $100
6. Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 1998 (California) $38
7. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine 1998 (France) $38
8. Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $34
9. Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1995 (Italy) $50
10. Bollinger "Special Cuvée" Non-Vintage (France) $40
http://www.winesquire.com/cellar.htm

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