WineSquire.com Mail Archive - September 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
September 2002 - Vol.3 No.9

The best way to stay up-to-date on the best wine values in the Greater Seattle market!
http://www.winesquire.com/

Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,

What a month in store for you! Starting with the Pete's East Fall Wine Tasting Extravaganza this Saturday and the Words on Wine weekly international tastings at Best Cellars, we move on to the launch of three new wine clubs from West Coast Wines known as "WineSquire Selections." And speaking of new, there's a new study about the shape of wine glasses and industry challenges with new vineyards. See below for complete contents in our jam-packed September issue.

Enjoy!

================================================================
WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER 2002
================================================================
-- "Pete's East Fall Extravaganza" - Saturday September 14th
-- "Words on Wine" - Best Cellars September Tasting Series
-- "WineSquire Selections" - Three Great New Wine Clubs
-- "Oregon's Cool Wines" - It's No Secret Anymore
-- "The Shape of the Glass" - New Study on Old Subject
-- "Growers Facing Price Pressure" - Industry News
-- "Ask the Squire" - Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: "A Nose for Wine"
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

================================================================

-- PETE'S EAST FALL EXTRAVAGANZA, WineSquire Flash!
Pete's East Fall Wine Tasting Extravaganza will be held this Saturday, 14 September 2002! Come enjoy fine food and drink from around the world. Featured regions are Italy’s Tuscany, California, and Chile. Spotlight wines will be matched with an array of catered foods.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/extrav02.htm

-- WORDS ON WINE, WineSquire Flash!
Every Saturday in September, Best Cellars hosts an international afternoon of food and wine. Savor ethnic cuisine, sip regional wines, and then speak about it during a relaxed language lesson...
http://www.winesquire.com/words.htm

-- WINESQUIRE SELECTIONS, By West Coast Wines
Discover the best new wine clubs on the block! West Coast Wines, the premier Pacific Northwest monthly wine club, is offering three new wine clubs, known as the "WineSquire Selections."
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/wineclub.htm

-- OREGON'S COOL WINES, By Jens Strecker
It’s no secret anymore. Oregon wine makers produce consistently high quality wines, and Oregon Pinot Noir’s continue to create a growing international appreciation.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0209.htm

-- THE SHAPE OF THE GLASS, By Robin Garr
Many theorists believe that a wide variety of glass shapes allows the wine lover to select just the right shape to fit the flavor profile of specific wines. A research report this week from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville may shed new light on this old subject...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0209.htm

-- GROWERS FACING PRICE PRESSURE, Industry News
With California awash in grapes, industry experts are relieved that the planting of new vines is subsiding. But that won't help growers this year. They're facing another record crop and sinking prices...
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0209.htm

-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q: Is wine better served chilled or at room temperature? -T.Tree123
A: The accepted rule of thumb for wine is 'chilled' for whites and 'room temperature' for reds. However, there is quite a lot of room for interpretation in this rule...
See the rest of the answer at: http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: A NOSE FOR WINE
Northwest local Warren Miller has provided the illustrations for this delightful guide to 'wine speak.' A great gift for anyone with an interest in wine!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/books.htm#nose

================================================================
-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
================================================================
1. Wynns Shiraz 2000 (Australia) $16
2. Maryhill Celilo Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2001 (Washington) $9
3. Columbia Winery Columbia Valley Merlot 1998 (Washington) $13
4. Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Chardonnay 2000 (California) $11
5. Riddoch Cabernet Shiraz 2000 (Australia) $13
6. Hangtime Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $13
7. Edna Valley Chardonnay "Paragon" 2000 (California) $13
8. Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (California) $20
9. Sebastiani Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $14
10. Chateau Benoit Mueller-Thurgau Willamette Valley 2001 (Oregon) $9

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

================================================================
-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
================================================================
1. Penfolds Cabernet-Shiraz "Bin 389" 1999 (Australia) $23
2. Arrowood Chardonnay Sonoma County 1999 (California) $26
3. Ryan Patrick Vineyard Meritage 1999 (Washington) $30
4. Matthews Red 1999 (Washington) $44
5. Landmark Chardonnay "Overlook Vineyard" 2000 (California) $25
6. Shiralee "Old Basket" Shiraz Barossa 2001 (Australia) $33
7. Steele Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 1999 (California) $41
8. Cline Live Oak Zinfandel 2000 (California) $24
9. Two Hands "Brave Faces" 2001 (Australia) $24
10. Greg Norman Sparkling Brut NV (Australia) $22

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

================================================================
SYNC UP! Remember to sync your Palm or Pocket PC with WineSquire's Mobile pages. Includes articles, wine recommendations, tasting terms, vintage charts and a retailer directory!
http://www.winesquire.com/mobile/signupforfree.htm
================================================================

If you like this newsletter, please share it with friends and co-workers, and encourage them to sign up! Send comments or suggestions to: feedback@winesquire.com.

================================================================
©2002 WineSquire.com. All rights reserved. WineSquire is a trademark of Squire Partners LLC. All other brands and product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document.