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December 2001 - Vol.2 No.12

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

Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
In this season of parties and gatherings there is sure to be Champagne, Port and fine wines about. Read up on "méthode champenoise" and find out what really does make the difference in your glass. And if you are going to be pulling out that vintage port or aged red, don't miss our article on decanting and its great link to Chateau Haut-Brion.

Happy Holidays from your friends at WineSquire.com!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR DECEMBER 2001
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-- SPECIAL: Get the Squire Guidetm!
-- "Méthode Champenoise" - It Is the Best.
-- "Decanting Lesson" - The Whys and How.
-- "Seattle Wine Industry News" - Trouble in POS Land
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month

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Get the Squire Guide
The Squire Guide 2002 is now available! "Your one stop brand information source for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties." This is the indispensable tool for wine merchants and special-order buyers!

The Squire Guide features the Washington State Brand Directory for King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Also includes are Useful Phone Numbers, a Wholesaler Directory, and Self-Distributed Washington Wineries Directory.

With over 7,000 brand name listings (from 35 western Washington distributors) alphabetized for your searching pleasure, you can find the hard to find brands and who sells them. This useful guide will return your investment many times over by cutting search time and allowing you to offer faster customer service. Save your most valuable resource: Time.

http://www.winesquire.com/industry/getsg.htm

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-- METHODE CHAMPENOISE, By Andrew Campbell
The process for making most of the great sparkling wines in the world, or just a tongue-tied excuse to raise prices?
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0112.htm

-- DECANTING LESSON, By Robin Garr
When winter and the holiday season arrive, questions about decanting wine almost invariably follow.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0112.htm

-- SEATTLE WINE INDUSTRY NEWS, By John Schultz
Trouble in POS Land: POS Lawsuits, WineBid.com, Merger Rumors.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0112.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: SILVER TASTEVIN
Don't know what to get for the one who has everything? This silver tastevin makes a perfect gift for the wine connoisseur!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#tastevin

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Sokol Blosser Evolution NV (Oregon) $14
2. Indian Springs Merlot 1997 (California) $13
3. Frei Brothers Russian River Pinot Noir 1999 (California) $20
4. Abadia Retuerta Rivola Sardon de Duero 1999 (Spain) $11
5. Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley 1999 (California) $15
6. Flemming Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (Australia) $17
7. Maryhill Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2000 (Washington) $13
8. Waterbrook Melange 2000 (Washington) $11
9. Shooting Star Chardonnay 2000 (California) $12
10. Quatro Merlot Sonoma County 1999 (California) $19

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Markham Petite Sirah 1998 (California) $23
2. Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose Non-Vintage (France) $70
3. Owen Sullivan Cabernet Franc Champux Vineyard 2000 (Washington) $25
4. Arrowood Grand Archer Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 1999 (California) $22
5. Caymus Conundrum 2000 (California) $24
6. Chateau Souverain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $35
7. Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir 1998 (California) $33
8. Beringer Red Alluvium Meritage 1997 (California) $30
9. Andrake Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Vineyard 1999 (Washington) $38
10. Image du Sud NV (France) $27

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: I'd like to find a gift ranging from $25 to $50 pertaining to some type of introduction to wines, wine tasting or something of the sort. Do you have any suggestions? - M. O'Donnell

A: A good introduction to wines and wine tasting are the...

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

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