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NewsletterFall 2011

Bounty of Harvest
Saturday, October 29
11 am to 4 pm

Join us for the Eastside Bunch’s Bounty of Harvest benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank. The charge for this event is $20 if you purchase online by going to eventbrite.com or $25 at the door.

 Participating wineries include: Acorn Winery, Christopher Creek Winery, Deux Amis Wines, Christie Vineyards, Limerick Cellars, Mietz Cellars, J Wines, Merriam and Rodney Strong.

Food will be served, New Releases and Specials for the Holidays. Join us for a great fall weekend.

New Release—
2009 Russian River Estate Reserve Syrah

The 2009 Estate Bottle Reserve Syrah was produced from a selection of Syrah barrels that showed the best aging potential. This full-bodied, well-structured wine reflects the exceptional quality of the multiclone Syrah grapes grown on the multi-age vines on the hillside at the winery estate.

The color is dark violet and the fruit characteristics include black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry with a slight hint of pomegranates and peppery smoky accents. On the palate, the wine is rich and balanced with a long gripping, jammy finish. Drinkable now with decanting, this wine will nevertheless mature gracefully over the next 5-7 years as the generous tannins soften.

Versatile with food, Syrah pairs well with grilled red meat dishes, duck, Mediterranean-style food (olive oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme are its friends) as well as spicy food and strong cheeses.

  • Harvested September, 2009
  • 2.2 tons/acre
  • Aged in French and American oak barrels
  • 324 cases produced
  • Released October 2011
  • Bottle price $33.00
  • Cellar Club price $26.40

Girls Day Out

Calling all girls! Why not plan a fall day trip to the wine country with your friends? Take a break before the craziness of the holidays and when the weather and scenery are at their best in the wine country.

Call us at Christopher Creek and let us know you are coming. We have a special discount available for the Girls Day Out party. Whether you are coming from afar or you are local we would love to have you visit our winery.

Fall is one the nicest times in the Wine Country. It is also the time when we have new releases including our Reserve Syrah.

P.S. Let the boys enjoy their football while you enjoy exciting wine

Advantage Card

When you buy wine this fall at Christopher Creek Winery or are a member of our Cellar Club you are eligible to receive an Advantage Card. What is an Advantage Card? It is a gift from us that provides wholesale-direct discounts not usually available to the general public for travel. There are no obligations or costs involved. Sign up online for discount travel.

There are discounts on resort weeks, hotels, cruises, tours and sports travel. Once you register online, you have 18 months to redeem your free gift card. This card is our gift to you. It can not be sold or redeemed for cash but can be given to a friend. As winter is approaching, why not think of a spring or summer getaway and use the card to receive discounts on travel.

Upcoming Events

Old Vintage Week—
Saturday, November 19 through
Sunday, November 27
11 am to 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day

Once a year we bring back some of our older vintages to taste and buy, as well as our Big Bottles (magnums) of Petite Sirah, Syrah and Cabernet. In addition to tasting older vintage wines and current releases, this will also offer an opportunity to buy some of the wines you enjoyed in the past and may not get an opportunity to purchase again.

The Tasting Room will be open 11 am to 5 pm every day except Thanksgiving. Cellar Club members will receive a 20% discount on older vintage and big bottle wines as well.

We are a great place to start your Holiday shopping.

Winter Wineland—
Saturday, January 14 and
Sunday, January 15
 11 am to 4 pm

Attend this Russian River Wine Road Event with more than 100+ wineries participating. Be the first to barrel sample the 2011 Christopher Creek Petite Sirah, as well as our Syrah and Dry Creek Zinfandel at this event. We will also be serving food. Futures will be available for purchase. Tickets are available by visiting the website at www.wineroad.com.

Barrel Weekend—
Friday, March 2 through
Sunday, March 4 and
Friday, March 9 through
Sunday, March 11
11 am to 4 pm

Plan to spend either the first weekend or the second weekend in March in Northern Sonoma County and barrel sample wines at 100+ wineries. Futures will be available at Christopher Creek. You can buy the tickets through the Russian River Wine Road or at the first winery you visit. We will be serving food.

Holiday Gifts

One Stop Shopping

We want to make your Christmas shopping easier this year. We are pleased to offer Lead Free Ravenscroft Crystal Decanters sold individually or as a gift package with wine. These beautiful decanters are specially priced.

Our popular Classic Zin Wine Pack is again available this Holiday season. Check our gifts section for other gift giving ideas. We also can customize gifts to order.

A bottle of our limited production Deux Barriques is a special bottle to bring as a gift or serve for special guests during this holiday season.

Business gifts are a specialty of ours. We can help you develop a personal gift for your staff, business associates or family. We do corporate gifts as well. So remember Christopher Creek for your gift ideas.

Take a look at our gifts section now and avoid the holiday rush!

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Become a Fan today! Check out what is going on in the tasting room and in the vineyard. Keep in touch with your Christopher Creek friends. Tell us about your positive experiences. Open a bottle with friends and email us your comments!

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Past Newsletters

Summer 2011 2009 Russian River Estate Syrah, 2009 Russian River Estate Reserve Petite Sirah. Recent awards. Review in Northern California Wine Examiner

Winter 2011 2008 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Sapphire Hill Vineyard Chardonnay. 2010 Vintage Notes by Todd Crowell, Winemaker

Fall 2010 2008 Russian River Estate Reserve Sirah,  Kelli's Block #7 Dry Creek Cabernet Franc.

Summer 2010 2008 Petite Sirah, 2008 Dry creek Zinfandel awards; news wines: Kelli's block #7 Dry Creek Cabernet Franc, Ashley's Dry Creek Meritage

Spring 2010 2008 Russian River Estate Reserve Petite Sirah & 2008 Russian River Estate Syrah. Notes from Todd, Our Winemaker

Winter 2010 2007 Dry Creek Zinfandel & 2006 Dry Creek Cabernet Profiles.

Fall 2009 2007 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah Profile.

Spring 2009 2007 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah Released; Awards.

Spring 2009 2007 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah Released, Awards 2007 Russian river Estate Syrah Released, Wine Style Profiles.

Winter 2009 2006 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Sapphire Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, 2008 Vintage Notes.

Fall 2008 2006 Russian River Zinfandel, 2005 Deux Barriques.

Summer 2008 Russian river Estate Bottled 2006 Reserve Syrah; 2004 Russian River Petite Sirah; Awards.

 

 

 

Winter 2008 New Releases: 2005 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2006 Sapphire Hill Chardonnay; 2007 Winemaker Notes.

Spring 2008 New Releases: 2006 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah, 2006 Russian river Estate Syrah.

Winter 2008 New Releases: 2005 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2006 Sapphire Hill Chardonnay; 2007 Winemaker Notes.

Fall 2007 New Release: 2005 Russian River Zinfandel, Holiday Gifts.

Summer 2007 New Releases: 2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah, 2006 "Catie's Corner" Viognier; Awards.

Spring 2007 New Releases: 2005 Estate Petite Sirah, 2005 Dry Creek Zinfandel, 2005 Russian River Estate Syrah; Wine Profile Feature Announced.

Winter 2007 2004 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2005 Dry Creek Zinfandel, 2006 Vintage Notes.

Fall 2006 2004 Russian River Zinfandel, Deux Barriques, Christopher Creek Fan Mail.

Summer 2006 2004 Estate Bottled Russian River Reserve Syrah, 2005 Catie's Corner Russian River Viognier, Christopher Creek in the News, Awards.

Spring 2006 2004 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah, 2004 Russian River Estate Syrah, Awards, 2005 Futures.

Winter 2006 2003 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Russian River Chardonnay, 2005 Vintage Notes, Christopher Creek in The Wall Street Journal, Replanting.

Fall 2005 Christopher Creek in The Wall Street Journal, 2003 Russian River Zinfandel, 2001 Deux Barriques.