Subject: Re: Claar Cellars Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 14:31:24 -0700 FRIENDS OF CLAAR CELLARS Autumn 2001 Newsletter (Plain text only) NEW TASTING ROOOM A HIT We wish to thank all of the "Friends of Claar" who have made our new Tasting Room at Exit 52 on Interstate 82 in Zillah a resounding success. We have exceeded all expectations and look forward to serving our personable and highly intelligent customers from our convenient vantage at the start of the "Zillah Fruit and Wine Loop." Look for some exciting changes as we repaint the exterior of our building to match our new bottle labels (the 98 Sangiovese proudly bears our new label). Soon-to-appear Department of Transportation signs on the Interstate will mark our location and assist future FOCs in reaching us. Our "astute and affable" TR staff is happy to answer questions about our line of premium wines or just discuss the fine art of living in general. Open daily 10-6. RIESLINGS WIN "BEST OF CLASS" We are happy to announce that judges at the Central Washington State Fair recently bestowed Gold Medals and Best of Class awards on both our 2000 Johannisberg and 2000 Late Harvest Rieslings. Those familiar with the State Fair wine-judging recognize it as the true test of quality in Washington wines. This year, 47 Washington wineries vied for top honors-Claar Cellars is extremely proud to have won two of the 15 Best of Class awards! Both of these exceptional wines are now available at our Tasting Room for the attractive price of $8.99/bottle or $97.09/case. (Friends of Claar receive an additional five percent discount on case purchases.) TASTING NOTES 2000 Johannisberg Riesling: Perfumed, offering floral, peach and mineral notes. Ripe in character, it presents pear and banana flavors, each owing to the bright acidity and smooth texture. Exotic in style and well-balanced with a palate-pleasing structure. 2000 Late Harvest Riesling: Full of character, aromatic and intensely flavored, showing floral and mineral elements. Palate-coating, yet not heavy, displaying honey, licorice, and banana flavors. The six-percent residual sugar provides a beautiful complement. CONTACT THE TASTING ROOM: ADDRESS: 1001 Vintage Valley Parkway, Zillah, WA 98953 PHONE: 509-829-6810 FAX: 509-829-6812 E-MAIL: zillah@claarcellars.com CONTACT THE WINERY: ADDRESS: 1081 Glenwood Road, Mathews Corner, Pasco WA 99301 PHONE: 509-266-4634 FAX: 509-547-4333 INTERNET: www.claarcellars.com E-MAIL: claar@claarcellars.com UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPE STOMP -- Claar Cellars will hold its 5th Annual Grape Stomp at the winery north of Pasco beginning at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 29th, as part of the Columbia Valley Winery Association's "CATCH THE CRUSH," September 29th and 30th. How would you look with purple feet? Find out, learn the ancient art of crushing grapes, and get a close-up look at the beginning of the 2001 vintage. We have corporate and general public competitions. Ribbons presented to all participants. We suggest pre-registration by phone/fax/e-mail. Registration is also available on Stomp Day. THANKSGIVING IN THE WINE COUNTRY Join us at our Zillah Tasting Room for the Yakima Valley Winery Association's annual "Thanksgiving in the Wine Country" 22-25 November. Along with other valley wineries, we will provide special culinary offerings to complement our award-winning varietals. A holiday discount will apply to select wines. CURRENT PRICE LIST We can deliver via UPS to CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IA, MN, MO, NM, OR, WI, WV, and, of course, WASHINGTON STATE. Give us a call or e-mail the Tasting Room. NOTE: We have just two cases of our internationally acclaimed 97 Riesling Ice Wine and three cases of the 98 Sangiovese remaining. 00 Johannisberg Riesling $8.99/$97.09 96 Cab $9.99/$95.90 00 Late Harvest Riesling $8.99/$97.09 97 Cab $17.99/$194.29 97 Riesling Ice Wine $29.99/$359.88 97 Merlot $17.99/$194.29 98 Chardonnay $9.99/$107.89 97 Res Merlot $24.99/$269.89 00 Sauvignon Blanc $9.99/$107.89 98 Sangiovese $17.99/$194.29 ------- End of forwarded message -------