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FYI. Here is the email from La Joie du Vin concerning other wine
appreciation groups. ---------------------- Forwarded by Gerald Nemec/HOU/ECT on 04/17/2000 10:59 AM --------------------------- "Greg Giordano" <giordano@wt.net< on 03/14/2000 07:20:39 AM To: greg_giordano@gensler.com cc: (bcc: Gerald Nemec/HOU/ECT) Subject: Another Local Wine Appreciation Group Since our last email described the closing of La Joie du Vin, we have been asked a number of times about the existence of any other, similar groups dedicated to enjoying and learning about wine. The Wine Society of Texas is just such a group. They have extended an invitation to our members and friends to learn about their organization and participate, either as guests at events or in an organizational capacity. We encourage you to take a moment to read to following introduction and consider supporting and participating in The Wine Society of Texas. Their mission and goals are admirable and we all, as wine lovers, will benefit as those goals are realized. Sincerely, Greg Giordano From Dr. R.D. Kane, Co-Chair Houston Chapter & Vice President, Wine Society of Texas Greg, Per our telephone conversation today, I would like to forward this message to you and the members in your organization. As we discussed, the Wine Society of Texas is a statewide 501©3 educational organization with approximately 350 members in Texas and about 120 in Houston. We also have chapters in Austin, San Antonio and two in the DFW area. Our mission statement (paraphrased and shortened) is to help develop a wine educated consummer base in Texas and to support charitable organizations and responsible consumption. Unfortunately, some people confuse this message with only working with or interest in Texas wines. But, this is far from the truth. The WST has been working to provide education on wine tasting, wine making and grape growing in a pleasant social setting. The link to the local wine industry has been a great asset that has helped provide first hand experiences in grape growing and wine making. Personally, I have picked and crushed and this has given me have a much better appreciation for this part of the process everytime I down a glass of wine. However, we have also been trying develop an awareness in Texas regarding the benchmarks in fine wines, so that consummers increase their knowledge of fine wines from around the world. This latter point is one that is illustrated in our upcoming event, Springfest 2000, on March 24-26. The festival event will be held in Old Town Spring Texas and the premium events (Vintner Dinner and Grand Tasting) will be held at the Hotel Sofitel near Bush IAH. We will have specialists in grape growing and wine making talking about new varietals in Texas, some of which have their "roots" in other similar regions of the world such as those from Rhone, Spain and Italy. We also the Art Institute Culinary School their to give wine and food preparation demos. Our Vintner Dinner (Fri. 3/24) will feature a special pairing of wines from Texas and France featuring Chardonnay and Rhone Blends. At the Grand Tasting and Media Choice Awards Presentations, (Sat. 3/25) the attendees will be tasting the best of the wine submitted for judging and vote for their favorites. Springfest is a charity event that is raising funds for the American Heart Assocition, the Old Town Spring Preservation League and the Wine Society of Texas Scholarship Fund. More details are available at: http://www.winesocietyoftexas.org/houston/ I welcome you and your members to check out the WST and Springest 2000. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact me. Regards, Dr. R.D. Kane Co-Chair Houston Chapter & Vice President Wine Society of Texas See our new website at: http://winesocietyoftexas.org
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