WineSquire.com Mail Archive - August 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
August 2002 - Vol.3 No.8

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,

August is Washington Wine Month at State Liquor Control Board stores again this year. Not only are the Washington wines already marked down, you can also get an additional 10% off for a case or more. Stop in your local WSLCB store and pick out some bargains. Bring in a list of our Squire Value and Cellar Picks for a list of wines to look for! Also coming up this month is a special free tasting of Beringer Blass wines, to be held at Esquin in Seattle. Don't miss this opportunity to try a variety of great wines from their portfolio of premium brands.

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR AUGUST 2002
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-- "Beringer Blass Free Tasting at Esquin" - Saturday Aug 24
-- "Maryhill Winery Spotlight" - Developing Toward Greatness
-- "Prosser's Chinook Winery True to Descriptions"
-- "An Argentine Bargain" - Exceptional Value Red
-- "Ask the Squire" Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: Vineyard Wine Charms
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- BERINGER BLASS FREE TASTING AT ESQUIN, WineSquire Flash!
Join Logan Staples of Beringer Blass Wine Estates for an afternoon tasting of this premier wine portfolio. A fine selection of wines will be available for your consideration from the portfolios of Beringer, Chateau St. Jean, Chateau Souverain, Stags Leap, Rothbury and Meridian.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jws0208.htm

-- MARYHILL WINERY SPOTLIGHT, By John Schultz
This relative newcomer has come a long way in a very short time. On the local wine scene for less than two years, this fine Washington State winery is making a broad line of interesting and delicious wines.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/spotlight/maryhill.htm

-- PROSSER'S CHINOOK WINERY TRUE TO DESCRIPTIONS, By Bob Woehler
I've always been a fan of Chinook wines because they are so straightforward, clean and food-friendly. The current array of wines is no exception, including the delightful cabernet franc rose, a perfect wine for picnics or a summertime backyard repast.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0208.htm

-- AN ARGENTINE BARGAIN, By Robin Garr
A quick look at an exceptionally fine low-price wine from Argentina, where excellent quality-price ratio abounds.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0208.htm

-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q: I'm curious about a wine that was left in my kitchen after a recent party. I have no idea who brought it but I'd like to know about it before I pop the cork. It's from 1977, J. Pedroncelli (Sonoma) a Cabernet Sauvignon. I've heard both good and bad about Port's from that year but not a thing in Sonoma and nothing about the winery at all. I do know of an auctioned barrel of Zin but it was just a blend with J. Pedroncelli in it. -K. Lies
See the answer at: http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: VINEYARD WINE CHARMS
A great gift! These six high-quality pewter charms are finished in either antique gold or silver and come with a black, satiny drawstring pouch for storage.
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#charms

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Edna Valley Chardonnay "Paragon" 2000 (California) $13
2. Hyatt Cabernet-Merlot 1999 (Washington) $8
3. Rothbury Estate Chardonnay 2001 (Australia) $8
4. Rosemount Chardonnay 2001 (Australia) $10
5. Hangtime Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $15
6. Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (California) $20
7. Escudo Rojo Baron Philippe de Rothschild Red Blend 2000 (Chile) $15
8. Chateau Benoit Mueller-Thurgau Willamette Valley 2001 (Oregon) $9
9. Mitchelton Chardonnay 2000 (Australia) $10
10. Beaulieau Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros 2000 (California) $18

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Chardonnay 2000 (Washington) $23
2. Two Hands "Brave Faces" 2001 (Australia) $24
3. Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1997 (Italy) $60
4. Hyatt Syrah 1999 (Washington) $21
5. Markham Zinfandel Napa 1998 (California) $21
6. Steele Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 1999 (California) $41
7. Neyers Syrah Napa Valley "Hudson Vineyard" 2000 (California) $50
8. Chehalem Pinot Noir "3 Vineyard" Willamette Valley 2000 (Oregon) $30
9. Caymus Conundrum 2000 (California) $24
10. Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV (France) $34

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

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