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March 2001 - Vol.2 No.3

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
This month we learn about a couple more wines, Mead and Meritage (pronounced like 'Heritage'), and a bit about a local winery that is doing some great things. Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR MARCH 2001
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-- "All About Mead" - Nectar of the Gods.
-- "Meritage" - The Highest Form of the Winemaker's Art.
-- "DiStefano Winery" - Worthy Efforts in Woodinville.
-- "Constellation Adds New Stars" - Canandaigua Picks Up More Brands.
-- Featured Product: Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Video Set
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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TIP: You should ALWAYS taste a wine before drinking it. This isn't just an empty ritual, but a necessary defense against faulty bottles.
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-- ALL ABOUT MEAD, By Andrew Campbell
For Saint Patrick's Day this year don't settle for your typical Irish stout or green lager...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/mead.htm

-- MERITAGE
Red and White Table Wine labels may not tickle your fancy, but how about Meritage?
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/meritage.htm

-- DiSTEFANO WINERY, By Bob Woehler
DiStefano, a small Woodinville winery, had its genesis in its creator Mark Newton's fondness for sparkling wine. But now its forte is classic Bordeaux reds.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0103.htm

-- CONSTELLATION ADDS NEW STARS, By John Schultz
Constellation Brands, through it's Canandaigua Wine division, plans to buy the assets of Turner Road Vintners...
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0103.htm

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Warres Warrior Port Non-Vintage (Portugal) $15
2. Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 (Italy) $15
3. Bonterra Chardonnay 1999 (California) $11
4. Sebastiani Sonoma County Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $18
5. Alderbrook OVOC Zinfandel 1998 (California) $16
6. Canyon Road Merlot 1999 (California) $8
7. Monmousseau Sancerre 1998 (France) $12
8. Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 1998 (Australia) $14
9. Tasman Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2000 (New Zealand) $15
10. Castle Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1997 (Washington) $10
http://www.winesquire.com/squire.htm

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Byron Chardonnay Santa Maria 1999 (California) $23
2. Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rose Brut (France) $58
3. Prunotto Barbaresco 1997 (Italy) $39
4. Andrew Will Sorella 1998 (Washington State) $60
5. Beringer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (California) $100
6. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine 1998 (France) $38
7. Newton Cabernet Sauvignon "Unfiltered" 1998 (California) $48
8. Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $29
9. San Felice "Il Grigio" Chianti Classico Reserve 1997 (Italy) $22
10. Irvine Eden Crest Merlot 1999 (Australia) $21
http://www.winesquire.com/cellar.htm

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