WineSquire.com Mail Archive - December 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
January 2003 - Vol.4 No.1

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,

Welcome to 2003 and to our 4th year of publication as Seattle's Local Online Wine Guide! Thank you to all who have joined this community and visit the site. We endeavor to continue providing you with the best recommendations for wines that are available in the local market, as well as continue adding additional services and enhancing the site and our offerings to you. Looking back on 2002, we launched the WineSquire Selections wine club, welcomed several new Contributors, added the Job Marketplace, began Winery Spotlights and WineSquire Tastings, hosted a number of free wine tastings and our first WineSquire Dinner, and expanded the Squire GuideTM (an industry resource publication). In 2003, along with general items such as updated vintage charts and improved searchabiltiy for previous recommendations, we are looking forward to more events, a wine tour, and some interactive bulletin-board/wine rating features. We invite you to contact us anytime you have a question, suggestion or comment at feedback@winesquire.com.

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR JANUARY 2003
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-- "The Man Behind Best Cellars" - The Story of Joshua Wesson
-- "When Not to Age a Wine" - Myth versus Reality
-- "2002 Brought Outstanding Wines" - Great Wines Every Month
-- "Welcome Lars Sorensen" - WineSquire's Newest Contributor
-- "Book Review: Wine & War" - France and the weinfuhrers of WWII
-- "Wine.com Sees 30% Sales Increase in 2002" - Industry News
-- Ask the Squire Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: "Wine Rack"
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- THE MAN BEHIND BEST CELLARS, by Jens Strecker
When Joshua Wesson opened the first Best Cellars store in 1996 in New York, his goal was a consumer-friendly shop that makes buying wine as pleasurable and exciting as drinking it...while continuing his tradition of being "The Best."
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jens0301.htm

-- WHEN NOT TO AGE A WINE, By Robin Garr
One of the more enduring myths that surround wine appreciation is the notion that wine always improves (and gains value!) as it ages.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0301.htm

-- 2002 BROUGHT OUTSTANDING WINES EVERY MONTH, By Bob Woehler
I had a lot of wonderful wine to write about in 2002. And looking back, I decided to list my favorites, month by month.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/bw0301.htm

-- WELCOME LARS SORENSON, Squire Notes
WineSquire is delighted to welcome our newest contributor and local distributor, Lars Sorensen.
http://www.winesquire.com/bio/lars.htm

-- BOOK REVIEW: WINE & WAR, By Tom Allan
If Americans were ever faced with the prospect of occupation by a foreign power, their paramount concern would probably not be protecting the contents of their cellar. But for many French citizens in 1940, protecting their cellars was the top priority after insuring the safety of their families.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/ta0301.htm

-- WINE.COM SEES 30% SALES INCREASE IN 2002, Industry News
Out of the ashes come serious companies who are a "getting it." It’s certainly is a new "IT" these days, and they are getting It. Profits! The "New, New" thing is making money and creating a profitable, growing, enduring enterprise.
http://www.winesquire.com/industry/in0301.htm

-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q: How do I find past picks? I would love to search not only past picks, but search for a wine recommended from a particular country or region. -A. Allan
See the answer at: http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: Modular Wine Racks
The simplest ideas remain the best and at a new low price! This expandable wine rack yields the most efficient storage solution and lets your favorite labels speak for themselves.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000066B7H/winesquirecom

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Lengs and Cooter "The Victor" Clare Valley 2001 (Australia) $15
2. Deakin Estate Merlot 2001 (Australia) $8
3. Joseph’s Hat Cabernet Sauvignon/Pinotage 2000 (South Africa) $10
4. Cline California Syrah 2000 (California) $10
5. Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley "Apalta Estate" 1999 (Chile) $17
6. Arrowood Grand Archer Chardonnay 2000 (California) $13
7. Bogle Petite Syrah 2000 (California) $10
8. Smoking Loon Viognier 2001 (California) $8
9. Tefft Cellars Merlot Yakima Valley 2000 (Washington) $11
10. Morro Bay Chardonnay Central Coast 2000 (California) $10

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Owen Sullivan "BSH" Meritage 2000 (Washington) $35
2. Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 1999 (Oregon) $30
3. Two Hands "Lily’s Garden" McLaren Vale 2001 (Australia) $38
4. Henry's Drive 2001 Reserve Shiraz, Padthaway (Australia) $45
5. Mission Hill Vidal Ice Wine Reserve 1998 (Canada) (375 ml) $29
6. Villa Mt. Eden Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Grand Reserve 2000 (California) $29
7. Ryan Patrick Vineyard Meritage 1999 (Washington) $30
8. Chalone Chardonnay 2000 (California) $30
9. Col D’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 1997 (Italy) $37
10. Caymus Conundrum 2001 (California) $24

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

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