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Avalon Wine Newsletter--------ScrewCap Wines & More
July 21, 2004




Winemaker Interview
Saviah Cellars
by Shannon Borg

Grape Slinging Rhone Rangers Ride into Seattle
by Shannon Borg

NW Wine of the Week
from Wine Press NW Magazine
and Andy Perdue

New "Wine Shop" Page
Check it out!


Articles on Northwest Wine

Vineyards

IInterviews

Winery Profiles

Feature Articles

Columns and Opinions

Viognier - the elusive white grape

 

Pinot gris - Oregon's signature white

 

Chardonnay - NW's Burgundian White

 

Sauvignon Blanc - Rich, Alsacian styled, surprising

 

Dry Rosé - Perfect Summer Quaffer

 

Muscat - Semi-sparkling crowd pleaser

 

Gewurztraminer - Spicy, floral, and sophisticated

 

Riesling - simple or delicately complex



 

Feature Article
What’s So Screwy
(or is it scary)
About Screw Caps?
by Cole Danehower

You know, I used to be like you. “Screw caps!” I said, “I’ll never give up my trusty cork.” But no more. I have seen the light—or more accurately, I have tasted the wine. And now I’ve traded in that crusty old cork for the fresh-fangled reliability of twist cap enclosures.

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Perfect Summer Quaffer

by Christina Kelly

Vineyard Feature
Trelling the Vineyard:
Unsung Aspect of Wine Quality

by Cole Danehower

Winemaker Interview
Andrake Cellars
by Shannon Borg

 
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