WineSquire.com Mail Archive - April 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
April 2002 - Vol.3 No.4

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
Whenever April comes around, it is hard to believe our nation was founded to avoid high taxes. Thankfully though we can find some great wines that won't be taxing to your wallet! Don't miss the great line-up this month in our Squire Value and Cellar Picks, as well as the very affordable gems highlighted in Jens "2000 Vintage Report." And keeping things affordable, see what Bob Woehler has to say about choosing the right glass, then take a look at our Product of the Month.

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR APRIL 2002
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-- Event:"Rare Offerings" - April 24 benefit dinner.
-- "2000 Vintage Report: Part 1" - Southern Hemisphere.
-- "Choose Glasses Wisely for Good Sipping" - Stemware taste test.
-- "Regulating Wine" - BATF goes to bat for bubbly.
-- "Welcome Yancy Noll" - Meet WineSquire's newest contributor.
-- Product of the Month
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month

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-- EVENT:"RARE OFFERINGS"
Check your calendars and make your reservations for "Rare Offerings," a special benefit dinner to be held on Wednesday, 24 April 2002 at Morton’s of Chicago-Downtown Seattle. Guests will be treated to a four-course dinner paired with exceptional wine from Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Family Winery. The evening will also feature special guest host Peter Mondavi, Jr.
http://www.winesquire.com/mortons.htm

-- 2000 VINTAGE REPORT: PART 1, By Jens Strecker
In a three part series, we will visit the vineyards of the Southern Hemisphere, Europe and North America, reviewing the weather and other impacts on the vineyards of the focus area in 2000 and discussing what the 2000 vintage from this region has to offer.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0204.htm

-- CHOOSE GLASSES WISELY FOR GOOD SIPPING, By Bob Woehler
Selecting the right wine glass can often heighten the enjoyment of a wine, many experts will tell you...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0204.htm

-- REGULATING WINE, By Robin Garr
The BATF has declared it illegal to label a wine as "effervescent" ... if it doesn't have bubbles.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0204.htm

-- WELCOME YANCY NOLL, Squire Notes
WineSquire would like to welcome our newest wine writer and Local Wine Personality, Yancy Noll. Yancy has a broad understanding of Food and Wine. He is also well versed in cellar management and procurement. Stop in for a visit with Yancy at Esquin to find out what’s hot in the world of wine today.

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: ALL-PURPOSE STEMWARE SET
The 16 glasses in this Libbey stemware set equip a dining room for serving a variety of beverages in everyday style. The glasses have a high-quality heft and best of all, are dishwasher-safe!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#libbey

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Pago de los Cappelanes Ribera del Duero 1999 (Spain) $16
2. Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Sonoma County 2000 (California) $13
3. Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2000 (New Zealand) $14
4. Indigo Hills North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (California) $9
5. Ryan Patrick Vineyard Chardonnay 2000 (Washington) $16
6. Conde de Valdamar Reserve Rioja 1996 (Spain) $18
7. Ironstone Zinfandel 2000 (California) $10
8. Chateau Pitray Bordeaux 2000 (France) $10
9. Flemings Cabernet Sauvignon Langhorne Creek 1998 (Australia) $16
10. White Heron Syrah Mariposa Vineyard 2000 (Washington) $13

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. Domaine Richaud Cotes du Rhone “Cairanne” 2000 (France) $21
3. Terra Blanca Syrah 1999 (Washington) $21
4. Ranch Zabaco Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Stefani Vineyard 1999 (California) $23
5. Robert Mondavi Zinfandel Napa Valley 1999 (California) $21
6. Charles Cimicky Red Blend 1998 (Australia) $20
7. Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 1999 (California) $36
8. Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Todd Brothers Ranch Alexander Valley 1999 (California) $27
9. Arrowood Grand Archer Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 1999 (California) $22
10. EOS Zinfandel Port 1999 (California) $27

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

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-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
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Q: What's the best replacement for Blue Nun? It is no longer available in my area. - L. Shapiro

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

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