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