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January 27, 2004

In the Avalon Wine newsletter this week:

Bergstrom Winery Interview

Interview with Josh Bergstrom, for whom
the vineyard is everything, and high ratings show that wine experts agree!

Francis Tannahill Winery Profile
Sam Tannahill of Archery Summit fame +
Cheryl Francis of Chehalem =
One 14 month old son named Theo,
and a new winery whose
first releases are just out!

Owen Sullivan BSH 01!
Wine Spectator gave this winery a
93 point rating
for its" R3" last month,
now the BSH scores 93 points! Did you know what "BSH" stands for?

Canoe Ridge Winery Profile
and Winemaker Interview

Canoe Ridge is a Winery, as well as a vineyard. The release of their new Merlot Reserve 2001 prompted a re-examination of this Estate. The Merlot Reserve is luscious!

Five Star Cellars
A new generation of young Walla Walla winemakers (Cayuse, K Vintners) is joined by a young man whose Cab and Merlot are turning heads and pleasing palates.


Last week's newsletter:
Top Ten Lists for 2003


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New Releases:

Maysara
Pinot noir "Delara" 01 $44.99

Polished, exquisite, intriguing,
a Feb Wine Club Selection.
Less than 100 cases made.

Canoe RIdge
Merlot Reserve 01 $45

Complex, big, ripe, concentrated


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NEW RELEASES

Best Buys:

Evesham Wood Pinot noir 02 $15.99
Organic, dry farmed, highly recommended. One of Oregon's best Pinot noir values .
Highly recommended.


Willow Crest "Rockin L" Red
$13.99
Just amazing value for a big red quaffer. A steal of a deal. Yumm.

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Avalon Recommends:

Bergstrom Winery Pinot noir
Bergstrom Vineyard 02 $60

Remarkable, Josh's own vineyard,
start a vertical with this vintage.

Stella Maris Red $29.99
Second label from Northstar-
great value!


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RECOMMENDED WINES

Highest Rated:

Owen Sullivan BSH 01 $39.99
93 points Wine Spectator!
"Brick Sh*t House is its name,
and that's how it's built.


Andrew WIll Sorella 01 $65
91-94 points, Robert Parker
His best wine, Cellar Selection
One of the best wines from WA

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