WineSquire.com Mail Archive - November 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
November 2002 - Vol.3 No.11

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,

Among the many things we can be thankful for, let us not forget the abundant opportunities available to us to discover great wines at great values! Leading up to this Thanksgiving, use the opportunities included here to find the right wine for your Thanksgiving feast. In addition to the great wines on our Squire Value and Cellar lists, we have two upcoming wine tastings that have a special Thanksgiving focus. And if you haven't tried it before, see our article on Beaujolais Nouveau and consider trying this very traditional seasonal wine.

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR NOVEMBER 2002
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-- "WineSquire Thanksgiving Tasting at Esquin" - Sat, Nov 23rd
-- "Pre-Thanksgiving Food and Wine Tasting" - Wed, Nov 27th
-- "All About Beaujolais Nouveau" - Hits the street Nov 21st
-- "A Truly American Bird" - A Toast to the Turkey
-- "What is an Oenophile?" - And are YOU one?
-- "Tri-Cities Wine Festival" - Something for Everyone
-- "People on the Move" - Industry News
-- Ask the Squire Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: "Velvet Wine Bags"
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- WINESQUIRE THANKSGIVING TASTING AT ESQUIN, Special Event!
Join John Schultz, President of WineSquire, for a free afternoon tasting some of his favorite wines for Thanksgiving and the holidays on Saturday, November 23rd...
http://www.winesquire.com/wsthx.htm

-- PRE-THANKSGIVING FOOD AND WINE TASTING, Special Event!
Enjoy the incredible pre-Thanksgiving food variations from Paul Allen Coile of City Catering Company and specially selected wines from Cascade Trade for free while you shop for wines at Best Cellars!
http://www.winesquire.com/prethx.htm

-- ALL ABOUT BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU, By Jens Strecker
On the third Thursday of November (which will be November 21 this year), the most recent vintage of Beaujolais--called Nouveau or Primeur when it is released--goes on sale in wine stores around the world.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0211bn.htm

-- A TRULY AMERICAN BIRD, By Jens Strecker and Joshua Wesson
A toast to the crisp-skinned star of the feast...and some wines to go with it!
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0211.htm

-- WHAT IS AN OENOPHILE?, By Robin Garr
To paraphrase the old joke about engineers, "Not long ago, you didn't even know what an 'oenophile' was, and now you might be one."
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0211.htm

-- TRI-CITIES WINE FESTIVAL, By Bob Woehler
The discovery of a nice blend of funky, different and traditional wineries at the 24th annual Tri-Cities Wines Festival made for a memorable night.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0211.htm

-- PEOPLE ON THE MOVE, Industry News
Who's new? Who's moved? Catch up on recent changes.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/people.htm

-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q: Can you recommend a good wine club? I would like get a few bottles delivered to my home each month and want to give a wine club membership as a gift. Please advise. Thank you. -P. Burton
A: We're glad you asked! West Coast Wines, the premier Pacific Northwest monthly wine club, is offering three new wine clubs...
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. Beringer Founder’s Estate Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $10
2. Terra Blanca Chardonnay 2000 (Washington) $17
3. Waterbrook Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (Washington) $15
4. Straccali Chianti 2001 (Italy) $8
5. Trentadue Old Patch Red 2001 (California) $14
6. Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2001 (Canada) $10
7. Kaesler "Avignon" GSM 2001 (Australia) $19
8. Claar Johannisburg Riesling Columbia Valley 2001 (Washington) $7
9. Hangtime Pinot Noir 2000 (California) $13
10. Edna Valley Chardonnay "Paragon" 2000 (California) $13

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Porta Rocha 2000 Port (Portugal) $40
2. Caymus Conundrum 2001 (California) $24
3. William Hill Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (California) $21
4. Sanford Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2000 (California) $22
5. Ornellaia "Le Volte" Toscana IGT 2000 (Italy) $25
6. Matthews Red 1999 (Washington) $44
7. Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 (California) $75
8. Arrowood Chardonnay Sonoma County 1999 (California) $26
9. Shiralee "Old Basket" Shiraz Barossa 2001 (Australia) $33
10. Ryan Patrick Vineyard Meritage 1999 (Washington) $30

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

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