WineSquire.com Mail Archive - December 2002

WineSquire.com Mail
February 2003 - Vol.4 No.2

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Dear Friends, Associates, and Wine Enthusiasts,
It's February and one of our favorite holidays, Valentine's Day, is upon us again! We're "Feeling the Love" as we (lovingly!) crafted together this month's edition: you'll find three Valentine's Day articles sharing the love, notes on Rare Scotch to warm you, a timely discussion of Dessert Wines, and even a special recommendation for "Wine Lovers." We hope these articles find you enjoying the very happiest of Valentine's Days!

Enjoy!

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WINESQUIRE FEATURES & PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 2003
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-- EVENT: Barbecue and Wine at Pete’s East - Sat, 1 March 2003
-- "Mid-Winter Musings: Valentine's Day-Love for Sale" - And More
-- "Rare Scotch" - Drinking your Age
-- "Dessert Wine: How Cold?" - Temperature Matters
-- "Libations, etc." - A Crossword Puzzle
-- Ask the Squire Question of the Month
-- Product of the Month: "The Wine Lover's Companion"
-- Squire Value Picks
-- Squire Cellar Picks

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-- EVENT: BARBECUE AND WINE TASTING AT PETE'S EAST - SAT, 1 MARCH 2003
Join Pasquale Cognetta and Tom Eisenberg of Palm Bay Imports for an exceptional tasting of French selections from Jean Luc Colombo and Laboure-Roi; Italian selections of Col D’Orcia, Feudi di San Gregorio, Rocca delle Macie; and other wines from around the world. To enhance this tasting experience, Pasquale and Tom will be providing delicious shredded barbecue sandwiches made by the fine restaurant: The Frontier Room. I hope you’re hungry and ready to try some superior wine, because this is one tasting not to miss!

-- MID-WINTER MUSINGS: VALENTINE'S DAY-LOVE FOR SALE, by Jeff Cox
In the post-post-modern world Valentine’s Day is made for merchandising. It offers ready-to-wear imagery with an irresistible "hook," an appeal to melt even the coldest of hearts-Love.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/jcox0302.htm

And don't forget to review some past WineSquire Classic articles to do with Valentine's Day:

Mollusks of Love:
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/abc0202.htm

The Ultimate Valentine's Day Dinner:
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/vdinner.htm

-- RARE SCOTCH, By Tom Allan
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a tasting of some rare single malt scotches. The tasting was held at The Ruins in Seattle and was led by Alastair Robertson, Master Distiller of Talisker.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/ta0302.htm

-- DESSERT WINE: HOW COLD?, By Robin Garr
It doesn't take most of us long to learn the basic rule of wine-serving temperature: Red wines at room temperature. White wines cold. But what about dessert wines? These sweet, strong after-dinner goodies don't seem to fit neatly into either category.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/wlp0302.htm

-- LIBATIONS, ETC., By Tom Allan
A crossword puzzle to test your mental agility.
http://www.winesquire.com/articles/crossword.htm

-- ASK THE SQUIRE QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Q: I am interested in the Sommelier field and am searching for education in Enology and/or a Certificate Program in the Seattle area. Do you know where such education can be found in Seattle? Also do you know of any entry level positions available in the local wine industry? -J. Bush

See the answer at: http://www.winesquire.com/ask/index.htm

-- PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: The Wine Lover's Companion
A must-have book for anyone 'involved' with wine, and an indispensable tool for anyone in the wine business. Rich facts and details about wine spice a compendium of wine information, from grape varieties and ordering wine to understanding the world's wine-growing regions. More than 3,500 wine-related terms are explained in a fine dictionary-style presentation.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0812014790/winesquirecom

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-- SQUIRE VALUE PICKS
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1. Owen-Sullivan Red Table Wine 2000 (Washington) $16
2. Folie à Deux Merlot 1999 (California) $11
3. Yalumba Viognier 2002 (Australia) $11
4. Balcom & Moe Juniper Dunes Red 1998 (Washington) $11
5. Painter Bridge Zinfandel-Shiraz 2001 (California) $7
6. Castle Rock Pinot Noir Carneros 2001(California) $10
7. Waterbrook Mélange 2001 (Washington) $12
8. Charles Cimicky Shiraz "Trumps" 2001 (Australia) $14
9. McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Chardonnay 2001 (Australia) $10
10. Tefft Cellars Merlot Yakima Valley 2000 (Washington) $11

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

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-- SQUIRE CELLAR PICKS
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1. Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non-Vintage (France) $32
2. Rulo Vanessa Chardonnay 2001 (Washington) $25
3. Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 1999 (California) $21
4. Planeta "Cometa" Fiano 2001 (Italy) $43
5. Chalone Estate Pinot Blanc 2000 (California) $27
6. Leasingham Shiraz Bin 61 1999 (Australia) $21
7. Corino Barolo Vigneto Arborina 1998 (Italy) $55
8. Francis Coppola Sofia Blanc de Blanc 2001 (California) $22
9. Caymus Conundrum 2001 (California) $24
10. Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino 1997 (Italy) $53

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

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