WineSquire.com Mail Archive - October 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
October 2002 - Vol.3 No.10

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,

One of the great things about wine is that it keeps getting more interesting the more we learn about it. This month learn about the great wines now coming out of Mexico, why Austrians like 'drinking rocks', and about the fabulous Rhône-style wines coming out of our own McCrea Cellars. In addition, there are some special events coming up in November that you will want to put on your calendars now. See below for the full stories. Finally, WineSquire would like to welcome our newest contributor, Doug Charles, from Compass Wines in Anacortes. Doug brings a deep knowledge of Washington's premier wines. Welcome Doug!

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR OCTOBER 2002
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-- "Ballard Market Wine Annex Grand Opening" - Saturday November 2nd
-- "Causland Memorial Park Benefit" - Monday November 11
-- "Welcome Doug Charles" - WineSquire's Newest Contributor
-- "¡Viva Mexico!" - Mexican Wine Revolution
-- "McCrea Cellars" - Washington's Rhône Ranger
-- "Drinking Rocks?" - Austrian Wine
-- "Ask the Squire" - Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: "Velvet Wine Bags"
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- BALLARD MARKET WINE ANNEX GRAND OPENING, Special Event!
Mark your calendars for the grand opening of the Ballard Market Annex tasting room. Saturday, 2 November 2002 from 3:00-5:00 pm is the official kick off for this great new public beer and wine tasting venue...
http://www.winesquire.com/ballardmarket/

-- CAUSLAND MEMORIAL WINE ANNEX GRAND OPENING, Special Event!
On Veterans Day, Monday, 11 November, Compass Wines in Anacortes will be hosting a unique opportunity to taste rare California wines dating to 1941 to benefit the restoration of Causland Memorial Park in Anacortes...
http://www.winesquire.com/causland.htm

-- WELCOME DOUG CHARLES, Squire Notes
WineSquire is delighted to welcome our newest contributor and Local Wine Personality, Doug Charles. Doug is a co-founder of Compass Wines in Anacortes, specializing in rare and past vintage Washington and California wines. Doug is also established as an authority on the premium wines of Washington State, having been featured in numerous books and publications, and serving as a judge for many local and regional wine competitions. ...
http://www.winesquire.com/bio/dougchar.htm

-- ¡VIVA MEXICO!, By Jens Strecker
Mexico generally hasn’t been known for making great wines in the past. That is changing faster than anyone can imagine. Contrary to popular belief, world-class wines are now being produced in our neighbor to the South.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0210.htm

-- McCREA CELLARS, By Bob Woehler
McCrea Cellars, one of the rising stars on the Washington wine scene, excels at Syrah, making up to five different styles. Besides Syrah, McCrea makes a Viognier, a white wine, and is dabbling with more exotic Rhône varieties including Mourvedre, Marsanne, Rousaune and Counoise...
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0210.htm

-- DRINKING ROCKS?, By Robin Garr
Rocks have aromas? Stones have flavor? Austrian wine lovers, I am reliably informed, occasionally utter with pride an odd saying: "Why should we drink fruit when we can drink rocks?"
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0210.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: Velvet Wine Bags
When you want add a touch of class, nothing suits a bottle of wine better than these velvet wine bags. Perfect for gift bottles. Order now so you have them for the holidays!
http://www.winesquire.com/biz/products.htm#bags

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Hedges Three Vineyards 1998 (Washington) $19
2. Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio 2001 (Italy) $15
3. Balcom & Moe Merlot 1998 (Washington) $13
4. Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete 2000 (California) $14
5. Blackstone Merlot 2000 (California) $10
6. Riddoch Cabernet Shiraz 2000 (Australia) $13
7. Edna Valley Chardonnay "Paragon" 2000 (California) $13
8. Apoyo Chardonnay Sonoma County 2000 (California) $17
9. Maryhill Celilo Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2001 (Washington) $9
10. Hangtime Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $13

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Rutherford" 1999 (California) $23
2. Duval-Leroy Non-Vintage Brut "Cuvée Paris" (France) $30
3. Elderton Shiraz 1999 (Australia) $25
4. Ryan Patrick Vineyard Meritage 1999 (Washington) $30
5. Penfolds Cabernet-Shiraz "Bin 389" 1999 (Australia) $23
6. Cline Live Oak Zinfandel 2000 (California) $24
7. Arrowood Chardonnay Sonoma County 1999 (California) $26
8. Shiralee "Old Basket" Shiraz Barossa 2001 (Australia) $33
9. Landmark Chardonnay "Overlook Vineyard" 2000 (California) $25
10. Matthews Red 1999 (Washington) $44

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

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