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November 2001 - Vol.2 No.11

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
The holiday season is upon us and giving thanks is the perfect way to begin it. Don't miss our "Wines To Be Thankful For" article, along with our Squire and Cellar Picks for this month. More dynamite wines keep coming available from the 1999 and 2000 harvests and our picks will help you to be thankful every time you open one!

To help you stay ahead of the holiday crunch, look to WineSquire for some great holiday gift ideas on our Products page (http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm). Another SUPER gift idea is to give a magnum bottle of Hedges Red Mountain Blend that you bottled yourself at Hedges Cellars--see below for details!

From all of us at WineSquire: Thank you for your patronage!
May your Thanksgiving be abundant with the gifts of love and friendship.

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR NOVEMBER 2001
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-- SPECIAL: Hedges Cellars "Bottle Your Own" Party!
-- "Wines To Be Thankful For" - The Never-Ending Quest.
-- "Claret Jugs" - A Brief History in Wine.
-- "Mt. Baker Vineyards" - Grapes from East and West.
-- "About Planit Seattle" - Food and Drink Industry Resource
-- "Seattle Wine Industry News" - Surveys, Plastic Corks, more..
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month

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HEDGES CELLARS - "Bottle Your Own" Party
November 17 and 18, 2001

Bottle a one-of-a-kind lot of 2000 Hedges Columbia Valley Red Mountain Blend, directly from the barrel! All supplies provided. Owners Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges will be on hand to sign your bottles.

MAGNUMS ONLY: $30/Bottle (+tax).

Please RSVP by November 8th: 425.391.6056 or general@hedgescellars.com
(Must be 21 years of age.)

When: Sat/Sun November 17/18, 2001
Time: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Where: Hedges Reserve Cellars, 195 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: 425.391.6056
Email: general@hedgescellars.com
Web: http://www.hedgescellars.com/

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-- WINES TO BE THANKFUL FOR, By Andrew Campbell
This is the never ending quest of those who have the "wine bug"...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0111.htm

-- CLARET JUGS, By Robin Garr
Before we begin today's excursion down one of the less-traveled byways of wine, we had better start with a definition: What IS a claret jug?
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0111.htm

-- MT. BAKER VINEYARDS, By Bob Woehler
Tucked into the scenic Nooksack Valley 10 miles east of Bellingham, Mount Baker Vineyards produces wines from grapes grown on both sides of the Cascades.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0111.htm

-- ABOUT PLANIT SEATTLE, By John Schultz
PLANIT SEATTLE's objective is to fill a planning need for the Food and Beverage community of Seattle and Washington State.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/planit.htm

-- SEATTLE WINE INDUSTRY NEWS, By John Schultz
Survey Says..., 2001 Harvest, Plastic Corks, eVineyard.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0111.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: VELVET WINE BAGS
When you want add a touch of class, nothing suits a bottle of wine better than these dark blue velvet wine bags. Order now before the holidays!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#bags

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. d’Arenberg Footbolt Old Vine Shiraz 1999 (Australia) $18
2. St. Francis Chardonnay 2000 (California) $11
3. Beaulieu Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir 1999 (California) $16
4. Rancho Zabaco Heritage Zinfandel 1999 (California) $12
5. Waterbrook Mélange 1999 (Washington) $12
6. Quatro Merlot Sonoma County 1999 (California) $19
7. Lange Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 1999 (Oregon) $12
8. Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva 1997 (Italy) $9
9. Cavit Collection Pinot Grigio 2000 (Italy) $7
10. Abadia Retuenta Rivola Sardon de Duero 1999 (Spain) $11

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Paxton McLaren Vale Shiraz 1999 (Australia) $32
2. Caymus Conundrum 2000 (California) $24
3. Trey Marie Trutina Columbia Valley 1999 (Washington) $30
4. Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir 1998 (California) $33
5. Image du Sud NV (France) $27
6. Byron Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 1998 (California) $21
7. Cune Vina Real Reserva Rioja 1994 (Spain) $29
8. Beringer Red Alluvium Meritage 1997 (California) $30
9. Andrake Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Vineyard 1999 (Washington) $38
10. Chateau Souverain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $35

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: I would like to learn more about wine tasting, but don't want to spend a bundle on wines I find I do not like. Do you know of some classes or tastings I could attend? - J. Burton

A: One of the best places to learn is at the numerous free wine tasting held in the area at local wine shops. These are a great place to try lots of different wines with no obligation to buy...

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

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