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September 2001 - Vol.2 No.9

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
We have it good here in the northwest wine market. It is astounding how good our local Washington state wine has become. We have many fine wineries and Bob Whoeler explains why September is the month for finding great values in Washington wines. For even more values, we have another another rising star in the universe of wines just north of us in Britsh Columbia. This still-growing region has many superlative wines becoming increasing available to us here in the Seattle market. We invite you to take advantage of the great wine finds described in the articles, as well as the fantastic picks in our Squire and Cellar lists!

For those of you who want to get really local, come to Northwest Brewwërks this Saturday (Sept. 15) for their first Wine Tasting, and find out about homemade winemaking. This is going to be a great event!

Cheers!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER 2001
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-- SPECIAL: Northwest Brewwërks Wine Tasting/Wine Making
-- "Just a Little Patience" - Wine Needs Time.
-- "Pinot Gris - A Rising Star" - Serious Chardonnay Competition.
-- "Washington Wine Month" - Stock Up in September.
-- "Seattle Wine Industry News" - Plenty of Activity
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month

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Northwest Brewwërks Wine Tasting, Sat. September 15
Learn About Making Your Own Wine
FREE WINE GLASS TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE!

For anyone who has not made wine at Northwest Brewwërks now is the time to check it out! Mr. Tim Vandergrift from Brewking will be down from Canada and will tell about the homemade wines and answer any questions you may have. Also, some of NWBW's regular wine customers will be on hand to tell about and show off some of their favorite wines made there. There should be about 15 different wines being poured. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Many door prizes and freebies. Come early!

When: Saturday, September 15, 2001
Time: 6 pm-9 pm
Where: Northwest Brewwërks, 12437 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 989034
Phone: 425.821.6141
Web: http://www.brewwerks.com/

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-- JUST A LITTLE PATIENCE, By Andrew Campbell
Ever hear the old saying "Wine gets better with age"? That is what wine needs...time.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0109.htm

-- PINOT GRIS - A RISING NORTHWEST STAR, By Lisa Anderson (Wines Northwest)
Chardonnay may be the most popular white wine around, but lately it has been facing some serious competition.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wnw0109.htm

-- SEPTEMBER IS WASHINGTON WINE MONTH, By Bob Woehler
If you are the type of buyer who's never bought a case of wine at one time, September is a good month to indulge.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0109.htm

-- SEATTLE WINE INDUSTRY NEWS, By John Schultz
Stimson Lane, HomeGrocer goes home, Chalone goes Noble, eVineyard, Mondavi, Hogue Sold.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0109.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: MAGNUM WINE COOLER & STAND
A price reduction and free shipping prompted us to feature this outstanding item again! 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. Guenoc Estate Meritage 1997 (California) $17
2. Ravenswood Vintners Blend Chardonnay 1999 (California) $13
3. Castello di Monterinaldi Chianti Classico 1997 (Italy) $10
4. Waterbrook Chardonnay 2000 (Washington) $11
5. Cline California Zinfandel (California) 1999 $10
6. Mission Hill Pinot Blanc 2000 (Canada) $10
7. Grant Burge Barossa Valley Shiraz 1999 (Australia) $10
8. Rancho Zabaco Heritage Vines Zinfandel (California) 1999 $11
9. Beaulieu Napa Valley Zinfandel 1999 (California) $14
10. Paringa Shiraz (Australia) 2000 $12

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Andrake Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Vineyard 1999 (Washington) $38
2. Steele Merlot Lake County 1999 (California) $24
3. Beringer Knight's Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $25
4. Stonehorse Shiraz Barossa Valley 1998 (Australia) $24
5. Cune Vina Real Reserva Rioja 1994 (Spain) $29
6. Jacuzzi Zinfandel Contra Costa (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. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1998 (California) $68

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: Could you recommend some good Washington state wineries? -N. Lockwood

A: Yes we can! It is astounding how good Washington state wine has become...

See the rest of the answer at:
http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

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