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Avalon Wine Newsletter
November 20, 2004



Cream of the Crop Cases



New Wineries:

Harris Bridge

Brandborg

Christopher Bridge

De Ponte Cellars

Hatcher

Witness Tree

Goldschmidt Vineyard

Stoller Vineyard

Goose Ridge

Bella Vida

Chatter Creek


Dominio IV

Dusky Goose

Lachini Vineyard

Nota Bene Cellars


Articles on Northwest Wine

Vineyards

Interviews

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



 


October 23, 2004

"Fidelitas" Wines and Charlie Hoppes


“ Fidelitas Wines Rising
to the Cream of the Crop
and the Top”

By Christina Kelly

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
by Cole Danehower

Domaine Drouhin Oregon:
a profile and interview with
Winemaker Veronique Drouhin-Boss

By Jim Clarke

Goldschmidt Vineyard
by Cole Danhower

 

 

 

 

 

 


October 1, 2004
"House" Wines for your House

House Wine for YOUR House-
A Guide to the best NW Values
for stocking the Cellar

by Jean Yates

Fall Mushrooms Paired with
Wines is like a Culinary Kiss

by Christina Kelly

Cool Climate Viticulture
and Global Warming

by Harry Peterson-Nedry

2004- Is this the end of the
Willamette Valley's Great Vintages?

by Cole Danehower

Jimi Brooks- In Memoriam

Sagelands Vineyard & Winery
Winery Profile

Northstar Merlot
Winery Profile

Chehalem
Winery Profile


September Newsletter
Washington's New Superstars

Feature Articles:

Washington's New Superstars
by Jean Yates

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
by Cole Danehower



August Newsletter - Tasting Wine

Feature Article
Tasting NW WIne -
A Sensory User's Manual
by Jim LaMar

It's the Soils, Silly
by Cole Danehower

"Basel Cellars
- A Winery, A Destination,
and a Search for Excellence"

by Christina Kelly

Vineyard Profile-
Klipsun Vineyard

by Sarah Powell

Wine Spectator
Rates Oregon 2002
97 Points for the Vintage!
See all Wine Spectator ratings


July Newsletter: Screwcaps and More

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

by Cole Danehower

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!

 


June Newsletter- Cellar Worthy Wines


BlackCap Pinot noir
Jason Lett -Second generation
Oregon Winemaker

Cellar Worthy Wines
Avalon's suggestions
for what to cellar

Dry Rosé -
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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