Message-ID: <10421087.1075858963951.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 10:07:18 -0800 (PST) From: email@christopherswine.com Subject: Top new releases as seen in Wine Spectator, Nov & Dec calendar, tastings Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: "Christopher's Wine Warehouse" @ENRON X-To: (Recipient list suppressed)@ENRON X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \TJONES (Non-Privileged)\Jones, Tana\Inbox X-Origin: Jones-T X-FileName: TJONES (Non-Privileged).pst Good morning wine lovers, I am so excited about the following list of wines that I can hardly contain myself. It appears that all the hard work I am doing to procure the best wines possible is beginning to be recognized by the Wine Spectator. Remember something, though: with reviews like these, the wines listed below are EXTREMELY LIMITED. I suggest calling me ASAP to reserve a few bottles before they are just a memory. AMAZING NEW ARRIVALS: * Champagne Diebolt-Vallois Brut Blanc de Blanc 1995 (90 points, Spectator) $61.50 each * Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Champs Canet 1999 (95 points, Spectator) $109 each * F & L Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1998 (90 points, Spectator) $57.50 each * F & L Pillot Puligny Montrachet Noyers Brets 1998 (91 points, Spectator) $72.50 each * Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Alsace Herrenweg Turkheim 1999 (90 points, Spectator) $39.50 each * Zind Humbrecht Pinot D'Alsace 1999 (87 points, Tanzer) $27.50 each * Zind Humbrecht Riesling Alsace Clos Windsbuhl 1999 (91+ points, Tanzer) $63 each * Yves Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Cote Viognier 2000 (89 points, Spectator) $68.50 each * Domaine Monpertuis Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition 1999 (90-92 points, Tanzer) $41.50 each Please call me as soon as you decide at 713-524-9144. I will be more than happy to put some of these aside for you. Don't miss out!!! As for this week's tastings, we have a few seats remaining: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH: Topic: "MERLOTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD" Time: 6-8 PM (Champagne reception at 5:30 PM) We will be tasting through and discussing 8 new wines from top producers Price per person: $20 plus tax RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Please contact the store to reserve your seats 713-524-9144 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST: Topic: "THE GREATEST WINES FROM RECENT TASTINGS" Time: 6-8 PM (Champagne reception at 5:30 PM) We will be tasting through and discussing 8 of the best wines in my store! Price per person: $50 plus tax RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Please contact the store to reserve your seats 713-524-9144 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND: WINE BAR AT CHRISTOPHER'S For all of you who have visited over the past several weeks: Thank you for making this such a fabulous success!!! If you have not yet visited the Wine Bar on Friday, here are some details: We offer 45 wines by the glass to include reds, whites, sparkling wines & after dinner wines, too. Our amazingly talented Chef prepares 5 new menu items each week. In addition to the wines by the glass list, you may choose ANY wine in the store to enjoy with your foods or friends. BEST PART??? Retail prices for all wines, NOT restaurant prices!!! Our wines by the glass range from $4 to $15 & Our Chef's specials range from $10 to $22. No reservations are needed. Get here early for the best seats. Time: 6-10 PM Friday nights Location: here at Christopher's YOU HAVE GOT TO CHECK THIS OUT, IT IS A BLAST!!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD: CHAMPAGNE TASTING, CHAMPAGNE TASTING, CHAMPAGNE TASTING!!! Don't you think it is about time to think about Champagne for the holidays? I certainly do!!! We will be tasting through 6 high quality bubblies with price tags between $30 and $45 RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Price per person: $20 plus tax Time: 2-5 PM Limited to 20 people Location: here at Christopher's, of course Please call soon to reserve: 713-524-9144 As for the calendar for November & December, as well as reviews on several new arrivals, please take a moment and visit us at www.christopherswine.com We have our entire calendar of events posted. You will notice that the tastings are now scheduled for Thursday nights. This is due to the ever increasing amount of private parties we are now hosting. Some of the private parties we are hosting include office parties, bridal showers, corporate meetings, seated, multi course dinners, and "Wine & Dash" tastings for local pharmaceutical companies. If you are interested in booking your own event, give me a call. We have plenty of space and lots of great wines. We even have our own catering company to complete the event. Well, that's about it for this week. Call soon, lots going on!!! Your friend in wine, Christopher "BEST WINE STORE" HOUSTON PRESS 2001 2516 Times BLVD Rice Village 713-524-9144 www.christopherswine.com