Subject: News Flash -- Wine Spectator Discovers Claar Cellars
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:16:33 -0700

Dear Friends,

    Not without good reason would I e-mail you twice in one week.  Just
one day after transmitting our "summer" newsletter, the October edition
of Wine Spectator came out with very nice ratings on four Claar Cellars
wines, including two "Best Value" awards:

2001 Late Harvest Riesling, "90" points, BEST VALUE.  "Ripe and
distinctive, frankly sweet but beautifully balanced with acidity to
bring out the ripe apricot, pear, pineapple and honey flavors, which
echo on the refined, sweet finish."
1998 Cabernet-Merlot, 88 points, BEST VALUE.  "Distinctive for its black
olive and wild game character running through seriously smoky blackberry
flavors. Finishes with fine tannins."

1998 Merlot, "87" points.  Light and lively, with a floral edge to the
dark currant notes. Finishes with firm tannins and juicy flavors.

2001 Johannisberg Riesling, "87" points.  "Lightly sweet, aromatic with
white peach and citrus, showing pretty fruit and texture as the flavors
linger."

Needless to say, we are happy that Wine Spectator has recognized the
quality and value of our wines.  As mentioned in the newsletter,
distribution of the 1998 Merlot will be very limited and the 2001 Late
Harvest Riesling is in short supply.  Let me know if I can be of
assistance with any orders. 

Also, I apologize for the typo in the newsletter's website link. 
Obviously, the correct address is www.claarcellars.com

Have a bottle of Claar Cellars wine tonight!

Mike

Michael W. Libbee
Retail Sales Manager
Claar Cellars

509-829-6810
FAX:  509-829-6812

1001 Vintage Valley Parkway
Zillah, WA  98953