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February 2001 - Vol.2 No.2

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
With Valentine's Day approaching, we offer some wine and food suggestions for a romantic dinner, fun things to try with champagne, and of course, our picks mention some wines that will go very well with chocolate. Our buying tips this month suggest looking to Washington wines this year, as some great values for great wines will be found.
Happy Valentines Day!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 2001
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-- "V-Day Dinner" - The ultimate Valentine's Day dinner.
-- "Champagne Drinks" - Our favorite bubbly concoctions.
-- "Insider Tips" - Buying strategies for 2001.
-- "Favorite Wines of 2000" - Many good wines to remember.
-- "Mondavi on the Move" - Columbia of Portland loses Mondavi portfolio.
-- Featured Product: The Wine Lover's Companion
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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TIP: When decanting a wine, a wider necked decanter will let in more air and should be used with wines that are to be drunk that day. Thinner necked decanters would be better if you intend to keep the wine or port overnight. But most importantly, choose the shape and color decanter that best suits your dining room wallpaper! [source: Decanter Magazine]
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-- V-DAY DINNER, By Andrew Campbell
It is twilight of Valentine's Day and my dinner is about to begin...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/vdinner.htm

-- CHAMPAGNE DRINKS
Champagne is a wonderfully adaptable wine, offering far more versatility than many realize. These four classic drinks: Bellini, Mimosa, Champagne Cocktail, and Passion-Fruit Champagne Cocktail will introduce you to some delightful options.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/chamdrinks.htm

-- INSIDER TIPS, By Mark Millet
It is time to develop a buying strategy for your 2001 wine needs.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/insider.htm

-- FAVORITE WINES OF 2000, By Bob Woehler
Each year about this time, I look back and review the wines tasted the previous year and marvel that each year the wines seem to get better and better.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0102.htm

-- MONDAVI ON THE MOVE, By John Schultz
There are still quite a few brands up in the air these days, and most distributor management are on the edge of their seats. Things will shake out in the next few months...
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0102.htm

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-- FEATURED PRODUCT: THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION
A must-have book for anyone 'involved' with wine, and an indispensable tool for anyone in the wine business. More than 3,500 wine-related terms explained.
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/books.htm

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Tasman Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2000 (New Zealand) $15
2. Rosemount "Hill of Gold" 1998 (Australia) $18
3. Cline "Big Break" Zinfandel 1998 (California) $20
4. Falesco Vitiano 1999 (Italy) $9
5. Chateau La Fleur D'Or Sauterne 1998 (France) $9
6. Kendall Jackson "Collage" (California) $10
7. Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc 1999 (Washington) $8
8. Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1997 (Washington) $10
9. Pazo De Senorans Albarino 1999 (Spain) $14
10. Randall Harris Merlot Washington State 1999 (Washington) $17
http://www.winesquire.com/squire.htm

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $30
2. Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $29
3. San Felice "Il Grigio" Chianti Classico Reserve 1997 (Italy) $22
4. Mer Soleil Chardonnay 1998 (California) $36
5. Hendry Napa Cabernet Sauvignon "Block 8" 1997 (California) $44
6. Casa Lapostolle Merlot "Cuvée Alexandre" 1998 (Chile) $23
7. Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $34
8. Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 1998 (California) $38
9. Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $100
10. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine 1998 (France) $38
http://www.winesquire.com/cellar.htm

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