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Dear Wine Lover,

You'll find something brand new in this newsletter. We're excited to introduce our new Build-you-own Sampler. It's your opportunity to choose the individual wines you want and get a quantity discount. There are no special requirements except that you order in increments of six.

With this new options you'll be able to sample a variety of different wines at our special 6-pack savings. And if you prefer to stock up on a single wine, the same discount applies.

We're very excited about this new option, and we think you will be too. Just call our 24-hour Customer Service hotline to place your order now: 800-615-7304.

Fine Wine Adventures

Taste of Lodi, Lodi, CA - Tuesday, October 8, 2006. 1:00pm to 5:00pm $40 in advance, $50 at the door. When most people think of wine country, they think of Napa and Sonoma counties. But one of California’s leading wine regions is fast becoming California’s New Wine Country – and a major destination for wine lovers.

Lodi, located just a half hour south of Sacramento and 90 minutes east of San Francisco, has emerged as one of the world’s most-recognized regions for high-quality grape and wine production.

Taste award winning wines from over 30 wineries, experience the cuisine of local restaurants and chefs, listen to live music, savor the Chocolate, Cigar & Port Pavilion and take part in interactive wine seminars and celebrity chef demonstrations. For more info call 800-798-1810.

Sam's Wines and Spirits, International Grand Tasting Night, Chicago, IL - Tuesday, October 3, 2006. 5:00pm to 8:00pm $40.00. The world of wine is as diverse as the world itself. Come taste from the little-known (and super-value) areas where wine is made, from small Grecian islands to new vineyard plantings in Chile.

This is a veritable tour of both hemispheres and their wines. Find out what Austria, Argentina, Portugal, Germany and other winemaking countries can do for you, your table and cellar. - lpevents@samswine.com or 312.664.4394 Chicago

For other exciting wine events near you check out - http://www.LocalWineEvents.com.

Cheers!

John Davis
Founder & Chairman

Food Recipes to Enjoy with Wine

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Pear, Avocado Salad Pear and Avacado Salad is perfect for September. The ingredients are in abundance and it's the perfect way to start a meal or serve for lunch to family and friends. Pair this with St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc, a fresh loaf of French Bread and you'll hit a home run. • 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces • 3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped • 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1/4 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup pecans • 1/3 cup olive oil • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • fresh ground black pepper to taste In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. Note: or just buy 1/2 cup of candied pecans and add. For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

	Favorite Wine Quotes: “Wine makes love forget its care, And mirth exalts a feast..” — Thomas Parnell Anglo-Irish poet (1679-1718)