Brovia Barolo

2010 Brovia Barolo....$55.99

This is spicy, with meat, chocolate and dried-fruit character. Medium body, dense fruit and chewy tannins. Needs two years to soften: better in 2016.

Rated 91/100 James Suckling

Pio Cesare Barolo

2010 Pio Cesare Barolo....$69.99

The 2010 Barolo is a great fall back wine for those who want to know the flavor profile of a classic, well-made Barolo. This is a textbook wine, especially in the exceptional 2010 vintage. Black fruit and prune is folded together with delicate tones of cigar ash, crushed mineral, licorice, white truffle and dried raspberry. The tannins are firm, but polished and the wine leaves a lasting imprint of dark fruit and cola on the elegant finish. Drink: 2016-2028.

Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate

2011 Luce - 95 Points!

2011 Luce Dela Vita Toscana....$92.99
Polished and complex, featuring ripe black cherry, plum, mint, vanilla, chocolate, leather and tobacco aromas and flavors. Dense and tannic, with concentrated sweet fruit for balance. Finishes long and harmonious. Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2017 through 2035. 1,600 cases imported. –BS
Rated 95/100 The Wine Spectator

Herman Story Syrah John Sebastiano

2012 Herman Story Syrah John Sebastiano....$46.99

A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, the 2012 Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard sports an inky purple color to go with fresh, clean and classy notes of mineral-laced dark fruits, white pepper, herbs, smoke and crushed rock. One of the more streamlined, fresh and elegant wines from Russell, it still shows his house style with medium to full-bodied richness, plenty of texture and a great finish. It’s another beauty to drink over the coming 4-6 years.

Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

Liquid Farm - Limited Chardonnays

2012 Liquid Farm Chardonnay "Four"...$73.99
Even better, and my favorite in the lineup, the 2012 Chardonnay Four is 40% from Clos Pepe, 40% From Rita’s Crown, 12% from Bent Rock and the balance from Zotovich. Fermented and aged 13 months in 25% new French oak, it’s made in a rich, ripe style and dishes out loads of white peach, apple blossom, brioche, creme and spice to go with a medium to full-bodied, awesomely textured style on the palate. The acidity is perfectly integrated and it has fabulous purity of fruit, all of which suggest it will drink nicely for 3-4 years, possibly longer.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate

2012 Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope....$51.99
Slightly darker in color (but still light gold), the smoking 2012 Chardonnay Golden Slope offers fabulous apple blossom, citrus and building toasty, creamy and spice aromas and flavors to go with a medium-bodied, rich and layered style on the palate. Seeing 13 months in 15% new French oak (the balance in neutral), this is a rock-star Cali Chardonnay that will drink nicely for 3-4 years.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

2012 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill...$46.99
A classy effort that comes from a number of vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the 2012 Chardonnay White Hill dishes up loads of citrus blossom, crushed rock-like minerality, white flowers and hints of peach in its medium-bodied, clean, pure and elegant character. Spending 10 months in 85% neutral oak and 15% in stainless steel, enjoy it over the coming couple of years.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate

Limited Morlet Wines

2012 Morlet La Prooportion Doree White Blend...$69.99 / 750ml
(a blend of 66% semillon, 32% sauvignon blanc and 2% muscadelle): Light-medium straw-tinged yellow. Aromas of orange blossom, waxy semillon, apricot pit, minerals and nutty vanillin oak reminded me of a dry white Bordeaux wine. Dense, spicy and rich; viscous and voluptuous without being heavy, offering terrific chewy depth to its fruit and mineral flavors. Boasts the texture of a much sweeter blend of these two grapes yet retains a juicy freshness. Lovely combination of richness and acidity here. This reminded me of a top Pessac-Leognan white wine but with more early texture and thickness.
Rated 93/100 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

2012 Morlet Chardonnay Ma Douce....$79.99

The 2012 Chardonnay Ma Douce reveals more tropical fruits (pineapple) along with lots of honey, a great texture and a full-bodied richness. The good news in 2012 is that there are 650 cases of Ma Douce. 

Rated 94-96/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate


2012 Morlet Chardonnay Ma Princesse...$85.99
The 2012 Chardonnay Ma Princesse is slightly more structured and mineral-dominated with crisp acids. The good news in 2012 is that there are 550 of Ma Princesse .
Rated 93-96+/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2012 Morlet Pinot Noir En Famille...$106.99
Softer and darker with lots of strawberry and black cherry fruit, the 2012 Pinot Noir En Famille possesses slightly more texture and substance as well as a long finish. All three of these 2012s are best consumed during their first decade of life.

Rated 91-94/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate


2011 Morlet Coeur de Vallee Red....$164.99
Even better is the 2011 Coeur de Vallee, a 225-case blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc, all from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard. This sexy 2011 is a candidate for the wine of the vintage. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by notes of forest floor, violets, bouquet garni, black currant and blueberry fruit, stunning richness and no herbaceousness or astringency, and a long, lush finish. A terrific effort in this challenging vintage, it can be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years.
Rated 94/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

2011 Morlet Mon Chevalier Red...$144.99
More chocolaty notes intertwined with hints of blueberries, damp earth and burning embers jump from the glass of the structured, medium to full-bodied 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc from Knights Valley, it reveals firmer tannins and more structure than the offerings from Napa. Give it several years of bottle age and consume it over the following decade.
Rated 91+/100 The Wine Advocate

This is one of the up-and-coming superstar producers in Northern California. Owned by Luc Morlet, who comes from a French family that has long been making wines in Champagne, and who cut his Napa Valley teeth first for Newton and later Peter Michael. His American wife, Jodie, assists Luc Morlet, who still does consulting work at Peter Michael, although it is brother Nick who runs the show at Peter Michael from a winemaking perspective. The debut vintage for the Morlet Family Vineyards was 2006, and they have hardly missed a beat since then in turning out sumptuous Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Bordeaux-based blends, smaller proportions of a killer Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend, and a Cote Rotie-like Syrah. All of the following wines represent striking examples or Morlet-s talents. As for the 2012 Chardonnays, all will be bottled over the next four or five months. It is another great vintage for Morlet. All the wines come from the same sources, are 100% Chardonnay, see full malolactic fermentation, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Fermentations are all done by indigenous yeasts and the wines are aged sur lie with lots of lees stirring. The 2012s are slightly more intense. The Pinot Noirs come from a vineyard on the second ridge of the Sonoma Coast appellation, all planted between 1,000 to 1,250 feet with a field selection brought in from one of the great grand cru vineyards in Vosne-Romanee. The 2011 production ranged from 150 cases of the Joli Coeur to nearly 200 cases each of the Coteaux Nobles and En Famille. Readers should not forget about the Morlet Family Vineyards- remarkable Syrah, which is a dead-ringer for a top-notch Cote Rotie given its floral character. I was sure some Viognier was included in the blend, but that-s not the case. The wines from this small boutique winery are not to be missed.

Oliver's Cider Bitter Sweet Funk

Oliver's Cider Bitter Sweet Funk...$10.99 / 750ml
The Bittersweet Funk is a complex dry, still cider blended from the best barrels of Tom Oliver’s  harvest. Traditional bittersweet and bittersharp vintage cider apples were pressed and then fermented by wild yeasts through the winter, finishing in the spring at the same time as the malolactic ferment takes place. The cider then matured in old oak barrels for another 12 months before being bottled at about 18 months. It’s deliciously complex — a full, spicy nose with a hint of delicate blue cheese gives way to the robust taste of dry, bittering tannins, sour acids, and a long apple skin finish. A very full 6.9% ABV cider that has real character.
ABV: 6.90%

Breaker Bourbon - Gold Medal Winner

Ascendant Spirits Breaker Bourbon....$45.99
Breaker Bourbon Whisky is a new American bourbon from the first craft distillery in the golden hills of California’s Central Coast. Our Master Distiller blends each small batch from only eight carefully hand chosen barrels that have been aged for at least five years. This ensures that each bottle is produced with an uncompromising attention to detail and taste. Inspired by the sublime and elusive sets at El Capitan and other local beaches, Breaker embodies that sense of perfection and freedom.
A base of corn, rye and malted barley
Twice distilled in a copper still
Aged for five or more years
First bourbon hand-crafted, blended and bottled in Southern California since Prohibition

Buy a hand- and batch-numbered bottle (or two) of this award-winning ultra small batch bourbon.



WORLD WHISKIES AWARDS REVIEW

GOLD Medal Best American Bourbon (7 years and under)
"Vanilla, honey, a hint of molasses, dark chocolate and just a whiff of campfire smoke. Spicy cinnamon balanced by honey underneath with vanilla and a touch of molasses cookies. Wood, corn and lovely hot spices. Deep complex barrel notes with just a hint of corn mustiness. Earthy nose. Ash, campfires, smoky. Palate is balanced and spicy."

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
DOUBLE GOLD Medal 2014

Semper Fi Whiskey

Ascendant Sprits Semper Fi Corn Whiskey...$35.99
MADE 100% WITH AMERICAN RED, WHITE & BLUE CORN
DISTILLED BY ASCENDANT & BOTTLED AT 111.0 PROOF
SEMPER FIDELIS, or SEMPER FI for short, means always faithful. This corn whiskey is always faithful in paying homage to the earliest corn whiskies made in the American colonies and to the generations of Americans who have served in defense of the USA.

To honor the heritage of this all-American product, our Master Distiller chose to make this whiskey from red, white and blue corn similar to the multicolored corn used in the earliest American whiskies in the 1620s. With remarkable flavor and exceptional smoothness, SEMPER FI will bring out the patriot in everyone.

A portion of the proceeds from SEMPER FI go to U.S. veterans’ charities. This year we are donating to Marines Helping Marines, a non-profit working with wounded Marines at the Bethesda and Balboa Naval Hospitals. Please consider joining us in supporting this organization by going to their site to donate.

New high quality vodka from Craft Distillers

VODKA DSP 162
This vodka shows you what is important about authentic hands-on craft-method distillation, which is about preserving the fresh taste and aroma of the fruit, about deriving flavors and aromas that are clean & pure, about distilling a spirit smooth and lingering, and in the end about sensory pleasure. Genuinely great product is a result of the creativity and experience of the craftsman who makes it. He makes it to satisfy himself – it is a direct reflection of the work in which he takes justifiable pleasure & pride. Craft-method talk is easy. Genuinely superb craft-method spirits like DSP 162 are not easy to produce. This is the real stuff.

RELEASES

DSP 162 Citrus Hystrix LIME...$31.99
from the leaves and fruit of the Malaysian limau purut.
The fruit used for the infused vodkas comes from the exotic-fruit orchards of John Kirkpatrick in Exeter, Tulare County, CA, “citrus capital of the world”. We go to some trouble to get the fruit as freshly picked as possible. Citrus fruits/leaves lend themselves to infusion because of their crisp flavors and forward aromas. For the Malaysian Lime (limau purut, also known as kaffir lime), we favor the deep-flavored leaves.

DSP 162 Citrus Reticulata var. Sunshine TANGERINE...$31.99
from sweet Sunshines and their tasty cousin the tangelo.

The fruit used for the infused vodkas comes from the exotic-fruit orchards of John Kirkpatrick in Exeter, Tulare County, CA, “citrus capital of the world”. We go to some trouble to get the fruit as freshly picked as possible. Citrus fruits/leaves lend themselves to infusion because of their crisp flavors and forward aromas. For the Tangerine, we mix in some tangelos.

33% more cold beer at TWCP Forsyth

It is hard to tell from the picture, but it is a long line of cold beer at Forsyth.

Added a bunch of cool new beers to the cooler including....

• Many Pumpkin Ales
• Many Oktoberfest Ales
• Now over 50 different canned craft beer in the cooler
• 6 Differend Hard Ciders
• Achel Trappist
• Saison Dupont
• Duvel
• Hannsens Kriek
• Houblon Chouffe
• St. Bernadus Abt 12
• Timmermans Strawberry Lamic
• Anchorage Whiteout 
• Anchorage / Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Boreal
• Mikkeller / Anchorage Invasion IPA
• Lips of Faith Transatlantique Kriek
• Diue du Ciel Aphrodite
• Dieu du Ciel Peche Mortel
• Struise Black Albert
• Ritterguts Gose
• Leipziger Gose
• plus much more

Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila

Award Winning Tequila on sale now!

On Sale now!
Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila....$19.99
Tres Agaves Blanco is the purest expression of the distiller’s craft at the highest level; capturing the flavors of slowly-cooked, fully-mature agave. Achieving this simple but difficult goal is what separates a truly masterful blanco from others. Compared with other Blancos it has remarkable depth and smoothness. Chairman’s Trophy Winner of 2010 the Ultimate Cocktail Challenge for the Tequila Sunrise.

Enjoy Tres Agaves Blanco:
In a Margarita with our NEW Tres Agaves Organic Margarita Mix
In a Canterita, which is perfect for large groups
As a shot, alongside Sangrita
As a shot, alongside a Corona, Pacifico, or Modelo

Vampyre Vodka!

Blood Red Vodka!

Vampyre Vodka...$18.99 / 750ml

Legend has it that vampyres once roamed the streets of London. As night fell upon the city they were drawn to pubs in search of a way to quench their unyielding thirst. In order to protect their patrons, these pubs sought ways to satisfy the needs of these nocturnal creatures. Only the finest spirits would work to please the palate of their distinguished guests.Vampyre Vodka became the choice among these unearthly travelers. Over time this pure triple distilled vodka took on an unsettling red color, with a flavor more succulent than any ordinary vodka. Beware of those who drink the red, they are not what they appear to be . . . or better yet, join them and unleash the possibilities of the night.

Wookey Jack is here in 4 packs!

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA...$11.99 / 4pk 12oz

"Wookey Jack is our first foray into the dark outer world of black IPAs. Rich dark malts and spicy rye careen into bold citrus laden hops creating a new dimension in IPA flavor. This brew has been left unfiltered and unfined to retain all of its texture and character. At 60 IBUs, Wookey Jack is gnarly on the outside yet complex and refined on the inside." - brewery

Uncle Val's Gin....

A new version of Uncle Val's Gin to go along with the original Botanical...

Uncle Val's Restorative Gin...$29.99
Uncle Val’s Restorative Gin exhibits a crisp, floral taste profile that harkens back to the classic American gin. Awakening your olfactory senses with its refreshingly bright taste and pleasing bouquet, the gin lives up to the name, Restorative. This gin is great on its own – as Uncle Valerio would’ve undoubtedly preferred – but it’s also well suited to cocktails, adding a complex yet sublime blend of flavors to your recipe.

Ingredients:

• Juniper: the quintessential gin ingredient, juniper adds a dash of that distinctive “gin” taste to Uncle Val’s.
• Coriander: ends a delicious and assertive taste,which contrasts nicely with the cucumber and rose.
• Cucumber: adds a cooling effect to the taste, along with subtle freshness cues.
• Rose petals: originally grown for teas, the large petals of the Grandiflora provide a soothing aroma and calming taste.

The classic Uncle Val's

Uncle Val's Botanical Gin...$26.99
Uncle Val’s is a small-batch botanical gin inspired by Zio Valerio’s love of gardening and native tuscan cuisine. The botanicals are not only Uncle Val’s favorite cooking ingredients,but also happen to make an exceptionally unique and smoothly delicious gin.

Ingredients

• Juniper: the quintessential gin ingredient, juniper adds a dash of that distinctive “gin” taste to Uncle Val’s.
• Cucumber: adds a cooling effect to the taste, along with subtle freshness cues.
• Lemon: the citrus zing provides balance amongst the botanicals, along with the added benefit of crispness.
• Sage: derived from the phrase “to be saved,” sage has been held in high regard throughout history both for it’s culinary andmedicinal properties. Helps make you feel more alert, calmand contented, with the effects lasting.
• Lavender: historically used for its calming effect, it reduces stress, aids in sleep.

Amazing 2012 - Claude Dugat - very limited!

2012 Claude Dugat Gevrey Chambertin...$129.99

Violets, cloves, mint and licorice take shape in Dugat's 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin. Here the flavors are beautifully open and resonant. Layers of blue and purple-toned fruit wrap around the finish. This is another racy, perfumed, utterly impeccable Burgundy endowed with fabulous depth and pedigree.
Rated 92-94/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media


2012 Claude Dugat Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques...$269.99
The 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is all about layers, texture and tactile elegance. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, licorice and new leather resonate on the palate. Vibrant saline notes complement the creamy, voluptuous fruit in a drop-dead gorgeous Burgundy bursting with pure personality and class.
Rated 94-96/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

2009 Poggio Antico Brunello

2009 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino..$74.99

A wine with blueberry and milk-chocolate character. Full body with soft tannins and a fresh, fruity finish. Why wait? Always a delicious Brunello.
Rated 91/100 James Suckling
A dense style, with pure cherry and strawberry notes that pick up briar, spice and tobacco accents. Well-structured, with burly tannins and fine balance. Best after 2017. 900 cases imported. –BS
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

Poggio Antico Madre Toscana - 94 Points Wine Spectator

2010 Poggio Antico Madre Toscana....$68.99

Dark and brooding, offering black cherry, plum, licorice and leather flavors allied to a dense texture. Solid, yet fluid enough to allow the tobacco and spice flavors to linger in the aftertaste. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2016 through 2024. 220 cases imported. –BS
Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator
The estate’s 2010 Madre, equal parts Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, emerges from the glass with scents of pipe tobacco, cedar, grilled herbs and black cherries. The Sangiovese comes through most in the aromas and flavors, while the Cabernet seems to add body and structure. Cabernet notes of cassis and bell pepper linger on the finish. Overall, this is a very pretty wine from Poggio Antico, a venerable estate that seems to be on a roll these days. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2030.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate

Orin Swift Mercury Head

2012 Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon...$94.99
Saturated ruby red in complexion, the wine exudes elegance, purity and richness. Teeming with profound aromas of black raspberries, currants, cassis, cedar and rose petals, it invites the senses. The entry is lush and pure which provides shape to an ideal symmetry of dark berries, cocoa, plums, and black cherries. The flavors transition into a savory and bright mouthfeel, finishing with absolute elegance and softness.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Orin Swift Papillon is in stock now

Limited Release!

2012 Orin Swift Papillon Napa Valley Red Wine...$65.99

BA vibrant crimson is present in the glass with a claret fringe on the rim. Luring aromas of currants, mulled blackberries, French vanilla, and exotic spices serve as an intriguing precursor to tasting. The opening is dense and powerful with extracted blue and red fruit flavors which leads to beguiling cassis, plum, and a hint of mocha later. The tannins are already so soft and suave which lends to early appeal and cellaring if one so chooses.

Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Malbec
Cabernet Franc

Alpha Brewing - St. Louis, MO

If you want fresh - bottled today, just hours ago

Alpha Brewing Hop, Lock and Drop It...$4.99 / 22oz
Hop, Lock and Drop is a hoppy American Pale Ale brewed for release at Quiet Fest, Dance Floor Riot's fall music festival hosted by Alpha Brewing Company.  Brewed with the finest Citra hops this beer is a doozie.  Citrusy aroma for miles with a malty backbone.

Alpha Brewing Plem Wild Ale with Plums...$9.99 / 22oz
Plem is an American Wild Ale with fresh plums grown right here in Missouri.  Fermented with 100% Brettanomuces Bruzellensis, this beer is tart and fruity.

Franciscan Chardonnay on sale now!

Franciscan Chardonnay Napa Valley....$9.99 

With Chardonnay, Franciscan Estate looks for the sort of richness and opulence that malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging in oak barrels bring. They help to deliver that delicious, creamy complexity for which Franciscan Estate Chardonnay is known. But Chardonnay also needs a foundation and structure for all of that richness and fruit. Minerality is essential. So we turn to cooler vineyards in southern Napa Valley, in particular the Carneros District, where the soil is dense clay. The result is grapes that offer impressive structure and mineral flair. ~ Janet Myers, Winemaker

Price good through October 18, 2014

96 Point Cannubi Barolo - LIMITED!

Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi 2010 (750ml)...$86.99
Only 180 cases imported!
"Perfumed and forthcoming, exhibiting violet, cherry, raspberry and spice notes.  Harmonious and elegant, with firm, underlying tannins and a tightly knit structure.  This should develop and become more complex with time.  Terrific finish,  Best from 2017 through 2032" 
Rated 96/100 The Wine Spectator

Great King Glasgow Blend

Compass Box Great King Glasgow Blend...$37.99

In his 1930 book "Whisky", Aeneas MacDonald teaches us that Glaswegians historically preferred fuller bodied and more flavour-packed whiskies than people in other parts of the world. So what better name for a whisky such as this?
In the GLASGOW BLEND you'll find a rich vein of peaty-smokiness, underpinned by sherry cask-aged whiskies, full of dried fruit and wine character. The palate is full and round, with a sweetness typical of whiskies from our company.
For decades, The Wellington Statue, outside Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art, has been cheekily topped by a traffic cone, something the local population has taken to heart as a symbol of their sense of humour. The statue has become one of Glasgow’s most iconic images and graces the label of this whisky.

Flavour Descriptors
Full, rich and smoky on the palate, with notes of baking spices and sherry wine notes.
Recommendations Perfect for drinking neat, with a splash of water or with ice. You can also enjoy Glasgow Blend with soda water as a classic Highball, or in all manner of cocktails.
Distillery Sourcing
33% Lowland grain whisky from a Fife distillery.
67% Malt whisky from the regions of Islay, the
Highlands and Speyside.
The Islay single malt comes from south shore distillery (approximately 20% of the total recipe), vatted with a fruity malt from the village of Brora and a rich sherrried Speyside malt from the Aberlour region (approx. 33%). A small percentage of Speyside and Highland malts complete the recipe.
Wood
A combination of first-fill Sherry casks, first-fill and refill ex-Bourbon barrels and a small portion of new French oak finishing.