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January 2002 - Vol.3 No.1

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
Happy New Year! We have another year of great wine picks, articles and product recommendations heading your way. After dipping our toe into the ecommerce pond in 2001, we're gearing up for more. In 2002 you can expect to see better access to our history of wine reviews and picks, more services for wine consumers and industry folks, and better support for purchasing wines and products through the site. We thank you for your interest and support and will continue to provide our best in unbiased value-oriented picks and advice.

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR JANUARY 2002
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-- "Falernian: Wine of the Ancients" - Legendary Stuff.
-- "Not Any Port in a Storm" - Port Recommendations.
-- "NW Wines Keep Getting Better" - Bob's Favorites of 2001
-- Event: "International Wine Fair 2002" - Saturday, February 23
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month

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-- FALERNIAN: WINE OF THE ANCIENTS, By Tom Allan
A wine that no living person has ever tasted: Roman Falernian.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/ta0201.htm

-- NOT ANY PORT IN A STORM, By John Schultz
We can’t guarantee stormy weather, but we can promise a great selection of fine ports for anytime you wish to relax in a safe harbor.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jws0201.htm

-- NW WINES GET BETTER EVERY YEAR, By Bob Woehler
To pick out a few favorites of the 700 to 800 wines I tasted in 2001 isn't an easy task. What makes is so difficult is that the wines keep getting better and better each year.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0201.htm

-- EVENT: "INTERNATIONAL WINE FAIR 2002"
Mark your calendars and plan to attend Virtual Travel: The 22nd Annual International Wine Fair on February 23, 2002.
http://www.winesquire.com/iwf2002.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: WINE AWAY RED WINE STAIN REMOVER
Any spills over the holidays? Makes red wine, cranberry juice, and fruit punch disappear from carpet and fabrics! Keep a bottle of Wine Away nearby for those "accidents waiting to happen."
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#wineaway

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Smith Woodhouse Ten Year Tawny (Portugal) $14
2. Maryhill Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2000 (Washington) $13
3. Anapumu Syrah 1999 (California) $13
4. Torres Sangre de Toro 2000 (Spain) $9
5. Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley 1999 (California) $15
6. Flemming Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (Australia) $17
7. Claar Johannisburg Riesling Columbia Valley 2000 (Washington) $8
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. Waterbrook Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $22
2. Marcelina Napa Valley Merlot 1999 (California) $28
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 have a bottle of Villa Banfi Chianti from 1987...is it still good, i.e. drinkable? Is it worth anything? - M. Schoonover
A: If you have a bottle of 1987 Chianti, your best bet is to drink it soon...

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

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