Fall 2011

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.