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From: Christopher's Wine Warehouse  
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Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 11:19 AM
Subject: GREAT Thanksgiving wines, extremely limited Italian  collectable, this week's schedule
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