WineSquire.com Mail Archive - Feb 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
February 2002 - Vol.3 No.2

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
Love is in the air! WineSquire is bursting with love this month! To get ready for Valentine's Day, be sure to read "Mollusks of Love" by Andrew Campbell, and consider the product of the month as a gift for your favorite "Wine Lover." But don't stop the Love just with your Valentine... Show your taste buds how much you love them by trying some of the wines we have recommended this month! Finally, for the grand event that Seattle wine lover's love to attend, this month will also host the International Wine Fair 2002. See below for details!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 2002
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-- "Mollusks of Love" - Our favorite aphrodisiac.
-- "Trust Senses when Tasting Wine" - Tasting isn't rocket science.
-- "Old Vines and Zinfandel" - The older the better.
-- "Mega-Merger" - The unthinkable has happened.
-- 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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-- MOLLUSKS OF LOVE, By Andrew Campbell
What comes to mind when thinking about Valentine’s Day? Is it the usual...flowers, some dinner and chocolate? It’s time to liven the day up with WineSquire’s favorite aphrodisiac: Oysters!
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0202.htm

-- TRUST SENSES WHEN TASTING WINE, By Bob Woehler
Wine tasting isn't rocket science, but a bit of knowledge can make it more enjoyable.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0202.htm

-- OLD VINES AND ZINFANDEL, By Robin Garr
"Old vines" is a magical term when it comes to Zinfandel, and some of California's most favored Zin patches boast a history of 80 years to a century or more.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0202.htm

-- MEGA-MERGER, By John Schultz
A year ago, who would have guessed that the already very large K&L and Columbia wine/beer distributors would find a way to merge?
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0202.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: THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION
Show your Valentine that you care by getting them a copy of this must-have book for anyone 'involved' with wine!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/books.htm#lover

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. White Heron Syrah Mariposa Vineyard 2000 (Washington) $13
2. Freemark Abbey Chardonnay Napa Valley 1999 (California) $17
3. Penfolds Cabernet Shiraz Koonunga Hill 2000 (Australia) $10
4. Trentadue Old Patch Red 2000 (California) $15
5. Anapumu Syrah 1999 (California) $13
6. Domaine de la Ferme Saint-Martin Beaumes de Venise Cuvée Princesse1999 (France) $10
7. Trevor Jones "Boots" White 2000 (Australia) $15
8. Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2000 (Canada) $9
9. Novella Synergy 1999 (California) $10
10. Maryhill Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2000 (Washington) $13

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. EOS Zinfandel Port 1999 (California) $27
2. Mitolo Shiraz McLaren Vale 2000 (Australia) $33
3. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non-Vintage (France) $44
4. Andrew Will Merlot Seven Hills 2000 (Washington) $40
5. Marcelina Napa Valley Merlot 1999 (California) $28
6. Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Todd Brothers Ranch Alexander Valley 1999 (California) $27
7. Caymus Conundrum 2000 (California) $24
8. Chateau Souverain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $35
9. Arrowood Grand Archer Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 1999 (California) $22
10. Waterbrook Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $22

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: I live outside the Seattle area and can't find some of the wines on the Cellar and Value lists. How can I get a hold of these great wines? - H. Hsiung

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

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