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April 2001 - Vol.2 No.4

The best way to stay up-to-date on the best wine values in the Greater Seattle market!

Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
Spring is here and so is a new season of wine releases. Read about the great '99s from Chile that are just arriving now, and what to expect for the Okanagan 2000 wines. We also have some new features on the site such as our new "Ask the Squire" section, and enhancements to our Palm/Pocket PC user content. See below for the complete set of articles and recommendations, including a great value decanter. Cheers!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR APRIL 2001
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-- Special Announcements
-- "WineSquire Flash" - New email announcement feature
-- "Ask the Squire" - New Feature on WineSquire.com
-- "Cheers for Chile '99" - The 1999 Harvest is Chile's Best Ever.
-- "Okanagan 2000 Report" - Changing Weather Creates Challenges.
-- "L'Ecole Winery is All Grown Up" - Maturity is Evident.
-- "People on the Move" - Update on People in the Industry.
-- "Constellation Consolidation" - Plus WWB Down Under and Kacher.
-- Featured Product: WMF Classic Glass Decanter
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- Tip of the Month

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-- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Congratulations to Amy Grape, She was named K&L Distributor "2000 Salesperson on the year". Way to go Amy!

Congratulations to 10-year veteran of K&L Distributors Frank Grape, he has been promoted to Wine District Manager. A welcome reward for a job well done, keep up the great work Frank!

If you use a Palm or Pocket PC, don't miss our new Reference Notes section. Includes Tasting Terms, Vintage Charts, and our comprehensive Retailer Directory.
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-- WINESQUIRE FLASH
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-- ASK THE SQUIRE
Have questions about wine or the wine industry? Ask the Squire! Visit our new feature and see what other questions people have been asking.
http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

-- CHEERS FOR CHILE '99, By Andrew Campbell
The 1999 harvest for Chile's Wine Industry is considered to be their best ever. And these wines are just beginning to hit the Seattle market now...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/chile99.htm

-- OKANAGAN 2000 REPORT, By John Simes, Chief Winemaker, Mission Hill Family Estate
The Okanagan Valley enjoys an excellent grape-growing climate, but as with all wine regions, changing weather can create challenges. Vintage 2000 was no exception...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/okanagan.htm

-- L'ECOLE WINERY IS ALL GROWN UP, By Bob Woehler
The same bright crayon drawing of a schoolhouse is still on the label, but the wines have shown a lot of maturity and expansion over the years...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0104.htm

-- PEOPLE ON THE MOVE, By John Schultz
Keep up to date with recent moves in the Seattle wine trade.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/people.htm

-- CONSTELLATION CONSOLIDATION, By John Schultz
Constellation consolidates some brands; WWB picks up new business; Robert Kacher comes to town.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0104.htm

-- FEATURED PRODUCT: WMF CLASSIC GLASS DECANTER
Great Value! You can pay more for crystal or for fancy shapes, but no container will do any better job than this glass decanter.
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#decanter

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Powers Columbia Valley Syrah 1999 (Washington) $16
2. Chateau Souverain Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 1998 (California) $14
3. Kestrel Chardonnay Columbia Valley 1997 (Washington) $14
4. Van Duzer Pinot Noir 1999 (Oregon) $20
5. Cline Côtes D'Oakley Vin Blanc 1999 (California) $7
6. Fess Parker Melange du Rhone 1998 (California) $19
7. Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Coastal 1999 (California) $11
8. Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco 1999 (Spain) $7
9. Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 (Italy) $15
10. Waterbrook Melange 1999 (Washington) $17

http://www.winesquire.com/squire.htm

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Lake Sonoma Alexander Valley Cabernet 1997 (California) $22
2. Tamarack Cellars Columbia Valley Merlot 1999 (Washington) $28
3. Mer Soleil Chardonnay Central Coast 1998 $36
4. Andrake Cellars Reserve Cuvée 1999 (Washington) $30
5. Irvine Eden Crest Merlot 1999 (Australia) $21
6. Ponzi Pinot Noir Reserve 1998 $53
7. Newton Cabernet Sauvignon "Unfiltered" 1998 (California) $48
8. Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $29
9. Markham Napa Cabernet 1997 (California) $27
10. Andrew Will Sorella 1998 (Washington State) $60

http://www.winesquire.com/cellar.htm

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TIP: Never use liquid soap to clean your decanter as it's almost impossible to get rid of all the residue of detergent. It won't do the nose, let alone the taste, of a fine wine (and if it isn't fine, why have you bothered decanting it?) any good at all. Hot water and a long-handled bottle brush is all that is needed. (source: Decanter Magazine)
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