A fabulous good morning wine lovers,
Well, it is that time of year again.  I hope all of you have been watching your food intake like I have, because I certainly intend to eat my fair share of the Thanksgiving feast!!!  And that brings me to the most asked question from last weekend, "Hey, Christopher, with all this great wine, what will YOU be drinking on Thanksgiving?"  Before I reveal my T-day sampler case, I wanted to let you know what types of food we will pairing these wines with.  We usually start with some type of shellfish, some mild, some spicy.  For my family and friends who don't do shellfish, we also offer some traditional stuff such as the best stuffed eggs I have ever tasted (thanks to Martha, don't you know), and assorted cheeses and crackers.  Then comes the main course: TUR-DUC-KEN (always from our friends at La Boucherie), with all the 'fixins': jalepeno cornbread stuffing, traditional stuffing with sage, and a pile of different veggies.  Naturally, dessert is prepared, but we usually stick to pretty simple, fairly tame ones, like pumpkin pie or pumpkin something.  This is where the Riesling from the sampler case comes in.  It is also amazing with the shellfish.  To make this meal a smashing success, I have selected the following sampler case of 12 bottles:

CHRISTOPHER'S PERSONAL THANKSGIVING SAMPLER (2 BTLS EACH):  

Baron Foulon Sauvignon Blanc 2000  

                (classic Sauvignon Blanc, very similar to expensive Sancerre) 87 points  
Estate GH von Mumm Rheingau Dry Riesling 1999  

                (FABULOUS, semi-dry Riesling, like a crisp red apple) 88 points  
Chateau LaCroix Martelle Minervois 1999  

                (you may remember this, my house red, serious Syrah) 89 points  
Domaine Capouilleres Ventoux 1998  

                (so full of blue fruits, loves the spicy stuff) 87 points  
Domaine du Pain de Sucre Pinot Noir 1997  

                (packed with the most amazing Pinot fruit, tastes like a $35 Burgundy) 88 points  
Les Magnans Vacqueyras 1998  

                (from our current web-site newsletter, serious Grenache, think Chateauneuf-du-Pape) 88 points
To make your gathering extra special, I have decided to offer this high-quality sampler at a price you will never see again!!!
Normally, this case would run close to 200 bucks!!!
THIS WEEK, ONLY, ENJOY THE SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE OF: $163 PLUS TAX, EACH
Please call us as soon as you are able, I have only a couple of dozen of these special cases available.
Have your card number ready and call me at 713-524-9144 to order.  
"Christopher, I know I saw the subject above.  Tell me about this Italian wine you are touting."
I guess I can't slip anything by y'all.

ONE OF THE BEST ITALIANS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE OF THE WINE ADVOCATE:  

La Palazzola Rubino 1999  

                (from Riccardo Cotarella, 80% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, exceptional wine) 94 points
                STRICTLY LIMITED TO 2 BOTTLES PER CUSTOMER
                $60 each, net
Call me to order: 713-524-9144
As for this week's schedule of events:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd:
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD:
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 4 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 24TH:
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
This Saturday, from 2-5 PM, please be our guest for this free tasting.
We will be showcasing 6 new wines from around the world.
California, France, Italy & Spain will all be open for tasting.
No reservations are required.
Super special discounts during the  tasting.
All new wines, never before seen at the bar.
Get here early for best selection.
Time: 2-5 PM
Here at Christopher's
No Charge
Bring some friends and have a great tasting!!!

That should be enough to keep you busy this week.  Please call us ASAP to order your cases or special wines.
For a complete list of upcoming events and to view our newsletter for November & December, take a moment and visit us on the web at:www.christopherswine.com 
Gobble, gobble,
Christopher
"BEST WINE STORE" HOUSTON PRESS 2001
2516 Times BLVD
Rice Village
713-524-9144www.christopherswine. com