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The "inside scoop" on Wine Labels They're an amalgam of legal and marketting influences, with a dash of facts thrown in for spice. Jim LeMar illuminates the often obscure art of wine label reading, Pacific Northwest style.
Oregon Wine Touring "How to get the most out of your visit to an Oregon Winery" Welcome Kathy Reese, our new columnist, and owner of Adventures in Wine, a touring company that specializes in helping you get the most out of your visits to Oregon Wineries. Kathy has years in the industry and an "insider's" perspective in keeping with Avalon's focus.
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Jean's Kitchen Sink- What got grabbed first I checked the recycling bin to see what my herd of visitors chose to drink this summer- Results? Surprising.....
Andrew Will Cellar Clearance Sale Andrew Will Syrah 01 was $33 now $28/$25.20- sold out at the winery!
Andrew Will Sangiovese 01 was $31 now $23/21.00 sold out at the winery!
Pixel the WIne Dog recommends Abeja Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 01 $31.99/$28.79 John Abbott's long awaited wine, made with help of consultant Zelma Long, superb quality!
Articles from Last Week:
Jordan Small wins Design Award Daughter of Woodward Canyon owners wins Silver for Label Design
International Pinot noir Celebration A Photo Journal Check out the 2003 IPNC in this photo journal from Jean- what a gourmet's delight!
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Last Calls Sold out at the winery, these are the last few bottles:
Cristom Jesse PN 00 $40/$36 90 points from Robert Parker 1 case left
Patricia Green "Dollar Bills Only" PN $13/$11.70 Barrelling out the door, great great value
Owen Roe Abbot's Table 02 $23/$20.70 David O'Reilly's super popular red blend
Tyrus Evan Syrah "Del Rio" 01 $28/$25.20 Ken Wright's So OR plush and wild Syrah
Tyrus Evan Malbec 01 $25/$22.50 Black, bruiser of a wine with huge nose, SO. France - Oregon style
The Avalon Hot Ten Best Selling Wines this week
3. Andrew Will Syrah 01 $28/$25.20- price reduction
4. Fidelitas Meritage $45 Charlie Hoppes' Big Bold Red
5. Fielding Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 00 $30/$27 Wine Spectator rating 91 points
6. Woodward "Old Vine" Cabernet Sauv 00 $65 Rick's best wine, for cellaring and very special meals
7. Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon $31.99/$28.79 John Abbott's new winery
8. Patricia Green "Dollar Bills Only" Pinot Noir 01 $12.99/$ 11.69 Great value-ugly label
9. Betz Family Winery Pere de Famille 00 $43.99 Wine Press NW "Outstanding" rating and Wine of the Week
10. Broadley Pinot Noir 01 $15.99/14.39 Reserve quality wine at a great price
Wine Spectator New Highly Rated Northwest Wine Reviews
92 points Sheridan Vineyard "Red" 00 $33 Quilceda Creek Red Table Wine 00 $33 L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah 01 $38 Reininger Syrah 00 $32
91 points Walla Walla Vintners Cab 00 $36.99/33.33 L'Ecole Merlot Walla Walla 00 $36.99/33.33
90 points Harlequin Syrah $35 Woodward Canyon Old Vine Cab 00 $65 Di Stefano Cab 00 $25 Reininger Cab 00 $32 Reininger Merlot 2000 $30 Preston Cabernet Reserve 00 $33