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Avalon Wine this week: L'Ecole No. 41 Syrah Available! Northstar Winery - New New New Wine Club - Free Wine with Subscription
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Avalon NW Wine News April 24, 2003 Northstar Winery Their new 99 Merlot has received amazingly high ratings- 91's from Parker and Wine Spec, 94 from Wine Enthusiast, read about their new winemaker and plans for the future. The Avalon Hot Ten Best Selling Wines this week 1. Bergstrom Pinot Noir Reserve 2000 $29.99/26.99 reduced from $42.99, WS90 points WE 95 points Almost gone, don't miss this great value! 2. Reininger Cab 2000 $32.99/$29.70 Highly recommended by Wine Press NW's Andy Perdue 3. Andrew Will Syrah 2001 $23.99/$21.59 Great value, wild, rich, deeply flavored 4. Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir "Homer" 2001 $64.99/$58.50 Made by Patty Green- 92 points Wine Spec 5. McKinlay Pinot Noir Special Select 00 $29.99 WIne Spectator rating 93 points!* 6. Reserve Pinot Noir Club $66 a month plus shipping when purchased as a yearly subscription Soter PN and Beaux Freres are May Selections 7. Andrew Will Seven Hills Merlot 01$44.99 Tanzer 90 points. 8. Big Reds Club Membership $66 a month plus shipping when purchased as a yearly subscription 9. Andrew Will Sangiovese $30.00/27.00 from Ciel du cheval grapes- big, plush, delectable- Avalon employee fav! 10. Abacela Tempranillo Reserve $45.99- Almost gone... *first week on the list	May 2003 Big Reds Wine Club McCrea Cellars Ciel du Cheval Syrah 2001 $50 McCrea Cellars "Orleans" Syrah 2000 $56 Both wines, retail value $106, for just $66 plus shipping when you join the Big Reds Club for a year. Read about McCrea here. And as an additional incentive, we'll give you a bottle of Cayuse Camaspelo 00, a $75 value with your first month's shipment! May 2003 Rsv Pinot Noir Wine Club Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Pinot Noir 99 $50 Beaux Freres Pinot Noir 01 $58 Both wines, retail value $108, for just $66 plus shipping when you join the Reserve Pinot Noir Club for a year. And as an additional incentive, we'll give you a bottle of Shea Wine Cellars "Homer" Pinot Noir 01, a $65 value! Highly rated and still available McKinlay Vineyards Pinot Noir Cellar Select 00 $29.99 was $39 93 points in Wine Spectator: "Not a big wine, but beautifully balanced to make the flavors persist and fan out on the finish. Centered around plum, raspberry and spicy cream flavors, it has fine tannins that don't get in the way. Drink now through 2007. 250 cases made. (HS)" Brickhouse Vineyards Pinot Noir 01 Willamette Valley $28.00 90 points in Wine Spectator: Wine Spectator says: "Firm in texture, with a plump beam of cinnamon-scented raspberry and plum fruit shining through the impressively lengthy finish, not especially complex but well-built and appealing. Drink now through 2005. 660 cases made."(HS) Brickhouse Vineyards Pinot Noir Cuvee du Tonnelier 01 $42 92 points in Wine Spectator Wine Spectator says: "Ripe and round, elegant in the way it wraps everything in a delicate blanket of fine tannins and tingly acidity, shining its cherry, strawberry, cinnamon and pepper flavors through the fine texture as they extend on the long, impressive finish. Drink now through 2008. 400 cases made." (HS) Organic, highly regarded winery has produced a well made, delicious wine at a very reasonable price. Excellent value. Raptor Ridge Murto Pinot Noir 00 $25 This wine received 91 points from Wine Spectator and was hailed as the best deal of the vintage. Wine Spectator says: "A terrific value from one of the older vineyards in Willamette Valley. The 2000 is silky smooth and brimming with black cherry, black pepper and a faint touch of mint, as the flavors linger on the beautifully formed finish. Drink now through 2008.—H.S.	L'Ecole #41 2001 Syrah and 2000 Cab Walla available! Just in! L'Ecole Syrah 2001 $37.99- Less than 500 cases made, comes and goes in a week... if you are a fan of this wine, here's your once-a-year chance. As usual, Marty has crafted a wonderful wine. L'Ecole Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla 00 $37.99- The Cab from L'Ecole that everyone wants, the one that goes as quickly as we get it, consistently one of the highest rated Cabs in WA. This Month Free Wine Aroma Wheel with $100 or more Wine Purchase! Read about the Aroma Wheel Here Price Reductions Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Merlot 00 $19.49 was $33 Reliable, delicious, 90 points in Wine Spec when it was $33, I imagine it would have rated even higher at this low price. Just rated in Wine Spec last month, a really nice deal. Domaine Meriwether Pinot Noir Dion Vineyard 98 $18.99 was $30 Wine Spectator gave this wine 88 points at its original price, and said this: "Light in texture, fragrant, with strawberry and currant character in a lean frame. Finishes with firm tannins but the fruit echos nicely. Best from 2002 through 2006. 115 cases made." (HS) At this lower price the Meriwether PN 98 qualifies as a bargain. It was a little tight when the review was written above, and has softened and blossomed into a delicate, sophisticated Pinot, with lots of subtle nuances in the palate. A good deal. Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Noir "Tavola" 01 $16.99 was $19.99 A lower priced Pinot made from excess fruit, balanced flavors and a Ponzi Pinot Noir at under $20 is a pretty good deal- Luisa makes great wines!