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August 2001 - Vol.2 No.8

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
We have a great selection of summer wines for you this month. Anything But Chardonnay covers a host of refreshing white wines, and our Rosé Exposé will introduce you to some respected and enjoyable blush wines. Bob Woehler lets us in on the fine wine activity at the Walla Walla Airport; and a new, not-to-be-missed, fine and rare wine shop openned in July. Clearing the bases, our Question of the Month hits home with the 1997 Tuscan wines releasing now!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR AUGUST 2001
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-- "ABC: Anything But Chardonnay" - Other White Wines.
-- "Seeing the World Through Rosé Colored Glasses" - Rosé Exposé.
-- "High Flyin' Wine" - Walla Walla Airport's Wineries.
-- "Compass Wines" - Fine and Rare Wine Shop Opens.
-- "Online Activity Update" - News on the Online Wine Industry
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month
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-- ABC: ANYTHING BUT CHARDONNAY, By Andrew Campbell
"Anything but Chardonnay" is Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and even rosé. The list could be endless...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0108.htm

-- SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH ROSÉ COLORED GLASSES, By Stephan Carroll
Let’s face it, rosé wines have an image problem. Fortunately for America, the pink beacon of traditional dry Rosé continues to shine across the Atlantic...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/sc0108.htm

-- HIGH FLYIN' WINE, By Bob Woehler
The small new start-up wineries at the old Walla Walla airport are no fly-by-night affairs. Currently, five wineries are at the airport, and by this time next year, there could be as many as nine in a variety of old airport buildings...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0108.htm

-- COMPASS WINES, By Scott Miller
Wow! This impressive new shop specializes in current and past vintages of premium wines from Washington and the world, as well as a great selection of 'everyday' wines for around $10 a bottle...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/slm0108.htm

-- ONLINE ACTIVITY UPDATE, By John Schultz
What's happening in the online space with eVineyard.com, Webvan, and Esquin.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0108.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: MAGNUM WINE COOLER & STAND
No wine service is complete without an ice bucket/wine cooler. For elegant presentation and optimal chilling of champagne or white wine, a silver ice bucket is de rigueur. Consider giving this bucket as a wedding gift!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#bucket

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Beaulieu Napa Valley Zinfandel 1999 (California) $14
2. Mission Hill Pinot Blanc 2000 (Canada) $10
3. Planeta Rosso “La Segreta” 2000 (Italy) $16
4. Paringa Shiraz (Australia) 2000 $12
5. Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel (California) 1999 $11
6. Beaulieu Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay 1999 (California) $19
7. Balcom & Moe Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Washington) $18
8. Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay (California) 1999 $17
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. Pierro Meritage 1998 (Australia) $50
2. Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 1998 (California) $35
3. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998 (California) $68
4. Cune Vina Real Reserva Rioja (Spain) 1994 $29
5. J Sparkling Wine (California) 1996 $30
6. Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 1999(California) $40
7. Owen Roe Cabernet Sauvignon “Dubrul Vineyard” 1999 (Washington) $53
8. Beringer Red Alluvium 1997 Meritage (California) $30
9. Three Rivers Winery Merlot, Columbia Valley 1999 (Washington) $30
10. Cline Fulton Road Zinfandel (California) 1998 $30

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: I am contemplating throwing a wine tasting party concentrating on Tuscan wines. Do you have any recommendations for Tuscan wines? -A.S. Weil

A: Your timing could not be more perfect! The 1997 vintage is considered by many to be the vintage of the century... See the rest of the answer at:

http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm
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