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July 2001 - Vol.2 No.7

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
Summer in Seattle may have started early this year with a sunny 4th of July! And with summer here, we have some great summer wine recommendations for you. Zinfandel, recognized as America's grape, is perfect for BBQs and July 4th parties. Another great summer wine is the lesser-known Moscato d'Asti - a fantastic Italian light white wine. With some red Zinfandels and a few chilled Moscato d'Asti's on hand, your summer cellar will be well-stocked.

Be sure to also see Lisa Anderson's article on Northwest organic winemaking and Bob Woehler's article on Northwest chardonnays--there are some great things happening with both!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR JULY 2001
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-- "Zinfandel" - Our All-American Grape.
-- "Magical Moscato" - An Exceptional Italian White.
-- "Organic Winemaking" - Northwest Offers Healthy Selection.
-- "Northwest Chardonnay Tasting" - Full of Surprises.
-- Featured Product: Winemaking Book
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month
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-- ZINFANDEL, By Andrew Campbell
Celebrate your Independence Day with the uniquely American wine…Zinfandel. There is no other wine in the world quite like it!
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0107zin.htm

-- MAGICAL MOSCATO, By John Schultz
For great summertime drinking, too few are familiar with the wonderful Italian white wine, "Moscato d'Asti."
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jws0107.htm

-- ORGANIC WINEMAKING: NORTHWEST STYLE, Courtesy Wines Northwest
Throughout the far-reaching corners of the Pacific Northwest, organic wineries are coming of age.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wnw0107.htm

-- NORTHWEST CHARDONNAY TASTING, By Bob Woehler
Wine tasting can sometimes be like opening a box of chocolates - you often don't know what you're going to get.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0107.htm

-- FEATURED PRODUCT: WINEMAKING BOOK
It's easier than you might think to make great wine at home, and this book is the one to tell you how. Any wine lover, whether they've thought about making wine or not, should add this book to their library!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/books.htm#winemaking

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel 1999 (California) $11
2. Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay 1999 (California) $17
3. Paringa Shiraz 2000 (Australia) $12
4. Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese Ripasso 1997 (Italy) $14
5. J Pinot Noir 1997 (California) $18
6. Vila Santa by Joao Ramos 1999 (Portugal) $18
7. Balcom & Moe Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Washington) $18
8. Stevenot Merlot Sierra Foothills 1998 (California) $14
9. Claar Johannisburg Riesling Columbia Valley 1998 (Washington) $6
10. Kunde Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2000 (California) $14

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 (Italy) $21
2. J Sparkling Wine 1996 (California) $30
3. Cune Vina Real Reserva Rioja 1994 (Spain) $29
4. Cline Fulton Road Zinfandel 1998 (California) $30
5. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998 (California) $68
6. Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 1999 (California) $40
7. Three Rivers Winery Merlot, Columbia Valley 1999 (Washington) $30
8. Beringer Red Alluvium Meritage 1997 (California) $30
9. St. Supery Meritage 1996 (California) $49
10. Irvine Eden Crest Merlot 1999 (Australia) $21

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: Any information on supplies for first time winemaker?
See the answer at:
http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

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